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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: $24,440

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $12,850

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,292

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $12,427

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122015
ModelMazda3Passat
Trims Grand TouringV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,900 $35,995
Base Invoice $21,901 $34,519
Universal garage door opener 75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200  
Satellite radio 430  
Cargo net 40 100
Rear spoiler   375
Universal garage door opener 60  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160  
Satellite radio 344  
Cargo net 32 80
Rear spoiler   300
Options (change) 745 475
Options (change) 596 380
Destination 795 820
Total Price $24,440 $37,290
Total Invoice $23,292 $35,719

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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: $9,395
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,118
Model Year20122015
ModelMazda3Passat
Trims Grand TouringV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine167hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionM6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)265, 10400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17235/45-18
Total Price$24,440$37,290
Adjustments for Features0-3,455
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,440$33,835
Total Invoice$23,292$35,719
Adjustments for Features0-3,309
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,292$32,410

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20122015
ModelMazda3Passat
Trims Grand TouringV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app $25
Remote start $150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Rearview camera $200
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Automatic headlights $125
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces $450
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$600$4,055
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,455
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,309

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20122015
ModelMazda3Passat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in110.4 in
Length180.9 in191.6 in
Width69.1 in72.2 in
Height57.9 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,257 lb.3,423 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume11.8 ft315.9 ft3

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