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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: $25,815

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $6,910

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122020
ModelMazda3Passat
Trims Grand TouringSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,900 $31,095
Tech Package 1,400  
Cargo net 40 100
All-weather floor mats 80 235
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200  
Cargo mat 50  
Remote start 350  
Rear spoiler   375
Tech Package 1,204  
Cargo net 32 80
All-weather floor mats 64 185
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160  
Cargo mat 40  
Remote start 280  
Rear spoiler   300
Options (change) 2,120 710
Options (change) 1,780 565
Destination 795 920
Total Price $25,815 $32,725

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Passat SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,145
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,253
Model Year20122020
ModelMazda3Passat
Trims Grand TouringSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine167hp I4174hp I4
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)265, 10400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17235/45-18
Total Price$25,815$32,725
Adjustments for Features0-5,765
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,815$26,960

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20122020
ModelMazda3Passat
Trims Grand TouringSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Remote app $25
Semi-automated parking system $500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
HD radio $50
Mirrorlink support $0
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Compass$0 
LED headlights $1000
Steering-linked fog lights $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Heated second row seats $200
Metal pedals $75
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
Total Value of Features$1,200$6,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,765
Value of Feature Adjustments0-262

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20122020
ModelMazda3Passat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in110.4 in
Length180.9 in193.6 in
Width69.1 in72.2 in
Height57.9 in58.0 in
Curb Weight2,873 lb.3,326 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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See a complete comparison of Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Passat specs.

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested112582%
Total Not Requested25018%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat SEL

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

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