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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: $24,330

Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring   
Difference: $6,269

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,182

Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring   
Difference: $5,193

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142010
ModelMazda3Passat
Trimi Grand TouringKomfort
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,745 $27,195
Base Invoice $21,761 $25,412
Fog lights 370  
Interior ambient lighting 250  
All-weather floor mats 100 185
Cargo mat 70  
Navigation system   1,990
Rear spoiler   479
Fog lights 296  
Interior ambient lighting 200  
All-weather floor mats 80 145
Cargo mat 50  
Navigation system   1,758
Rear spoiler   310
Options (change) 790 2,654
Options (change) 626 2,213
Destination 795 750
Total Price $24,330 $30,599
Total Invoice $23,182 $28,375

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,739
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,702
Model Year20142010
ModelMazda3Passat
Trimi Grand TouringKomfort
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine155hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionM6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)29/40 MPG22/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 980, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-16235/45-17
Total Price$24,330$30,599
Adjustments for Features0-530
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,330$30,069
Total Invoice$23,182$28,375
Adjustments for Features0-491
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,182$27,884

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20142010
ModelMazda3Passat
Trimi Grand TouringKomfort
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$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 
Full-size spare tire $225
Rearview camera$200 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio$50 
Media drive $15
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Compass $0
Digital instruments$0 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$1,950$2,480
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$530
Value of Feature Adjustments0-491

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20142010
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 Weight2,799 lb.3,344 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 Komfort

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested62594%
Total Not Requested406%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

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