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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: $25,460

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $12,670

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,334

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $12,191

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132016
ModelMazda3Passat
Trims Grand TouringV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,350 $36,835
Base Invoice $23,287 $35,325
Universal garage door opener 75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200  
Cargo net 40 100
Rear spoiler   375
Universal garage door opener 60  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160  
Cargo net 32 80
Rear spoiler   300
Options (change) 315 475
Options (change) 252 380
Destination 795 820
Total Price $25,460 $38,130
Total Invoice $24,334 $36,525

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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: $7,055
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,812
Model Year20132016
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$25,460$38,130
Adjustments for Features0-5,615
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,460$32,515
Total Invoice$24,334$36,525
Adjustments for Features0-5,379
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,334$31,146

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20132016
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 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Remote app $25
Remote start $150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot collision prevention $150
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
Apple CarPlay support $100
Mirrorlink support $0
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Compass$0 
LED headlights $1000
Power-folding mirrors $50
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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$1,200$6,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,615
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,379

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20132016
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.3,481 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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