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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: $27,145

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $6,539

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,942

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $5,022

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420072007
ModelMazda3PassatPassat
Trims Grand Touring2.0T3.6 VR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,995 $24,180 $30,180
Base Invoice $24,869 $22,461 $27,997
All-weather floor mats 100 185 185
Cargo mat 70    
Universal garage door opener 125    
Cargo net 60    
Xenon HID headlights   950 950
Sport Package   5,450 4,030
Navigation system   1,800 1,800
Rear spoiler   479 479
iPod integration   0 0
All-weather floor mats 80 145 145
Cargo mat 50    
Universal garage door opener 100    
Cargo net 48    
Xenon HID headlights   839 839
Sport Package   4,980 3,681
Navigation system   1,589 1,589
Rear spoiler   310 310
iPod integration   0 0
Options (change) 355 8,864 7,444
Options (change) 278 7,863 6,564
Destination 795 640 640
Total Price $27,145 $33,684 $38,264
Total Invoice $25,942 $30,964 $35,201

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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: $7,864
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,288
Model Year201420072007
ModelMazda3PassatPassat
Trims Grand Touring2.0T3.6 VR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine184hp I4200hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionT6M6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 980, 880, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18235/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$27,145$33,684$38,264
Adjustments for Features-1,3250-1,240
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,820$33,684$37,024
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,340
Total Invoice$25,942$30,964$35,201
Adjustments for Features-1,2660-1,141
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,676$30,964$34,060
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,096

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year201420072007
ModelMazda3PassatPassat
Trims Grand Touring2.0T3.6 VR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100
6-speed manual $150 
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250  
Sunshade, rear  $125
Sunshades, second row  $125
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  
Rearview camera$200  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 $40
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear air vents $100$100
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)$0  
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
HD radio$50  
iPod integration $100$100
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound$250  
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0
Digital instruments$0  
Head-up display (HUD)$350  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Total Value of Features$2,965$1,640$2,880
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,325$0$1,240
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,2660-1,141

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20142007
ModelMazda3Passat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in106.7 in
Length180.3 in188.2 in
Width70.7 in71.7 in
Height57.3 in58.0 in
Curb Weight2,800 lb.3,306 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.4 in54.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume12.4 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 2.0T

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200No
Total Requested60075%
Total Not Requested20025%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Aluminum trim100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Front sport buckets100No
235/40WR18 tires400No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Wood trim300No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested365063%
Total Not Requested214037%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear125No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Aluminum trim100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Front sport buckets100No
235/40WR18 tires400No
Sunshades, second row125No
Cargo net40Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Wood trim300No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested259054%
Total Not Requested219046%

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