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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: $4,680

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122021
ModelMazda3Passat
Trims Grand TouringSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,900 $26,995
Tech Package 1,400  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200 325
Cargo net 40 100
All-weather floor mats 80 235
Universal garage door opener 75  
Cargo mat 50  
Lighting Package   1,195
Rear spoiler   375
Tech Package 1,204  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160 270
Cargo net 32 80
All-weather floor mats 64 185
Universal garage door opener 60  
Cargo mat 40  
Lighting Package   1,028
Rear spoiler   300
Options (change) 1,845 2,230
Options (change) 1,560 1,863
Destination 795 995
Total Price $25,540 $30,220

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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 SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,365
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,522
Model Year20122021
ModelMazda3Passat
Trims Grand TouringSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine167hp I4174hp I4
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)265, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17235/45-18
Total Price$25,540$30,220
Adjustments for Features0-1,315
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,540$28,905

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20122021
ModelMazda3Passat
Trims Grand TouringSE
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 
Remote app $25
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
Rearview camera $200
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
HD radio $50
Mirrorlink support $0
Navigation system$600 
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
USB port $25
Voice control for audio system $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights $1000
Steering-linked fog lights $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Total Value of Features$3,275$4,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,315
Value of Feature Adjustments0-124

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20122021
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 wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested102575%
Total Not Requested35025%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat SE

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
LED headlights1000No
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested12511%
Total Not Requested105089%

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