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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: $25,515

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $10,695

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,378

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $10,267

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132018
ModelMazda3Passat
Trims Grand TouringV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,350 $34,650
Base Invoice $23,287 $33,230
Cargo net 40 100
All-weather floor mats 80 235
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200  
Cargo mat 50  
Rear spoiler   375
Cargo net 32 80
All-weather floor mats 64 185
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160  
Cargo mat 40  
Rear spoiler   300
Options (change) 370 710
Options (change) 296 565
Destination 795 850
Total Price $25,515 $36,210
Total Invoice $24,378 $34,645

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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: $4,730
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,560
Model Year20132018
ModelMazda3Passat
Trims Grand TouringV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine167hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionM6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)265, 10400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17235/45-18
Total Price$25,515$36,210
Adjustments for Features0-5,965
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,515$30,245
Total Invoice$24,378$34,645
Adjustments for Features0-5,707
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,378$28,938

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20132018
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
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
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$7,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,965
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,707

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20132018
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.3,571 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
Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium

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

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