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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: $24,715

Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring   
Difference: $9,600

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,496

Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring   
Difference: $9,342

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132012
ModelMazda3Mazda3Passat
Trimi Grand Tourings Grand TouringV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,800 $24,350 $32,950
Base Invoice $21,805 $23,287 $31,600
Fog lights 325    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200 200  
Satellite radio 430    
Cargo net 40 40 95
Cargo mat 50 50 125
Universal garage door opener 75 75  
Rear spoiler     375
Fog lights 260    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160 160  
Satellite radio 344    
Cargo net 32 32 69
Cargo mat 40 40 99
Universal garage door opener 60 60  
Rear spoiler     300
Options (change) 1,120 365 595
Options (change) 896 292 468
Destination 795 795 770
Total Price $24,715 $25,510 $34,315
Total Invoice $23,496 $24,374 $32,838

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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: $7,825
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,524
Model Year201320132012
ModelMazda3Mazda3Passat
Trimi Grand Tourings Grand TouringV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine155hp I4167hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionM6M6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG18/25 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)265, 10265, 10400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/50-17235/45-18
Total Price$24,715$25,510$34,315
Adjustments for Features0-1,300-2,280
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,715$24,210$32,035
Cost Above Minimum$505$0$0
Total Invoice$23,496$24,374$32,838
Adjustments for Features0-1,242-2,182
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,496$23,132$30,656
Cost Above Minimum$364$0$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year201320132012
ModelMazda3Mazda3Passat
Trimi Grand Tourings Grand TouringV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote start  $150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Blind spot warning system $200 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
DVD-compatible player  $0
iPod integration  $100
Media drive  $15
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Traffic information  $25
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Automatic headlights $125$125
Compass$0$0 
Cornering lights  $50
Steering-linked headlights $150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500 
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, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$650$1,950$2,930
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,300$2,280
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,242-2,182

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20132012
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.3,446 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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