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Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Passat Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Passat Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,540

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $11,025

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,256

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $9,247

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122006
ModelMazda3Passat
Trims Grand Touring3.6 VR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,900 $29,950
Base Invoice $21,901 $27,513
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200  
Tech Package 1,400  
All-weather floor mats 80 185
Universal garage door opener 75  
Cargo net 40  
Cargo mat 50  
Sport Package   300
Luxury #1 Package   2,750
Xenon HID headlights   950
Navigation system   1,800
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160  
Tech Package 1,204  
All-weather floor mats 64 145
Universal garage door opener 60  
Cargo net 32  
Cargo mat 40  
Sport Package   274
Luxury #1 Package   2,513
Xenon HID headlights   839
Navigation system   1,589
Options (change) 1,845 5,985
Options (change) 1,560 5,360
Destination 795 630
Total Price $25,540 $36,565
Total Invoice $24,256 $33,503

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,510
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,859
Model Year20122006
ModelMazda3Passat
Trims Grand Touring3.6 VR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine167hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)265, 1080, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17235/45-17
Total Price$25,540$36,565
Adjustments for Features0-1,515
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,540$35,050
Total Invoice$24,256$33,503
Adjustments for Features0-1,388
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,256$32,115

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20122006
ModelMazda3Passat
Trims Grand Touring3.6 VR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Sunshade, rear $125
Sunshades, second row $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, remote $200
Surround sound$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Headlight washers $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$1,250$2,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,515
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,388

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20122006
ModelMazda3Passat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in106.7 in
Length180.9 in188.2 in
Width69.1 in71.7 in
Height57.9 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,257 lb.3,576 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in54.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume11.8 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested107578%
Total Not Requested30022%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested10022%
Total Not Requested35078%
Luxury #1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear125No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested279073%
Total Not Requested104027%

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