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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: $27,295

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $5,415

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,062

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $5,237

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420142014
ModelMazda3PassatPassatPassat
Trims Grand Touring1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,995 $31,295 $33,395 $34,265
Base Invoice $24,869 $30,011 $32,026 $32,860
Cargo net 60 95 95 95
Cargo mat 70 125 125 125
Interior ambient lighting 250      
Universal garage door opener 125      
Rear spoiler   375 375 375
Cargo net 48 69 69 69
Cargo mat 50 99 99 99
Interior ambient lighting 200      
Universal garage door opener 100      
Rear spoiler   300 300 300
Options (change) 505 595 595 595
Options (change) 398 468 468 468
Destination 795 820 820 820
Total Price $27,295 $32,710 $34,810 $35,680
Total Invoice $26,062 $31,299 $33,314 $34,148

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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: $5,160
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,993
Model Year2014201420142014
ModelMazda3PassatPassatPassat
Trims Grand Touring1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine184hp I4170hp I4140hp I4 D280hp V6
TransmissionT6T6S6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$27,295$32,710$34,810$35,680
Adjustments for Features0-255-255-355
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,295$32,455$34,555$35,325
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,100$2,870
Total Invoice$26,062$31,299$33,314$34,148
Adjustments for Features0-244-244-340
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,062$31,055$33,070$33,808
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,015$2,753

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2014201420142014
ModelMazda3PassatPassatPassat
Trims Grand Touring1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
6-speed automated manual  $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote start $150$150$150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25   
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Blind spot warning system$200   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100   
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers$175   
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)$0   
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
App support$0   
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
iPod integration $100$100$100
Media drive $15$15$15
SD Card slot $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
Surround sound$250   
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Traffic information$25   
USB port$25   
Voice control for nav and audio$100   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Digital instruments$0   
Head-up display (HUD)$350   
Steering-linked headlights$150   
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces $450$450$450
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  $100
Total Value of Features$3,175$3,430$3,430$3,530
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$255$255$355
Value of Feature Adjustments0-244-244-340

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20142014
ModelMazda3Passat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in110.4 in
Length180.3 in191.6 in
Width70.7 in72.2 in
Height57.3 in58.5 in
Curb Weight2,800 lb.3,167 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.4 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume12.4 ft315.9 ft3

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