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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: $29,420

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $3,700

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,775

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $3,797

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201620162016
ModelMazda3PassatPassatPassat
Trims Grand Touring1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,045 $30,495 $34,270 $36,835
Base Invoice $23,961 $29,245 $32,865 $35,325
Touring Technology Package 2,600      
Cargo net 60 100 100 100
Cargo mat 70      
Door sill trim plates 125      
Interior ambient lighting 250      
Obstacle detection, rear 450      
Floor mats   235    
Lighting Package   1,095    
Rear spoiler   375 375 375
Touring Technology Package 2,236      
Cargo net 48 80 80 80
Cargo mat 50      
Door sill trim plates 100      
Interior ambient lighting 200      
Obstacle detection, rear 360      
Floor mats   185    
Lighting Package   942    
Rear spoiler   300 300 300
Options (change) 3,555 1,805 475 475
Options (change) 2,994 1,507 380 380
Destination 820 820 820 820
Total Price $29,420 $33,120 $35,565 $38,130
Total Invoice $27,775 $31,572 $34,065 $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: $1,310
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,519
Model Year2015201620162016
ModelMazda3PassatPassatPassat
Trims Grand Touring1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine184hp I4170hp I4170hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionM6T6T6S6
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$29,420$33,120$35,565$38,130
Adjustments for Features0-2,390-3,500-3,600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,420$30,730$32,065$34,530
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,335$3,800
Total Invoice$27,775$31,572$34,065$36,525
Adjustments for Features0-2,278-3,352-3,448
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,775$29,294$30,713$33,077
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,419$3,783

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2015201620162016
ModelMazda3PassatPassatPassat
Trims Grand Touring1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100 
6-speed automated manual   $1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote start  $150$150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25   
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Blind spot collision prevention  $150$150
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100$100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200$200
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200
Lane departure warning$200 $200$200
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear$250 $250$250
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking, capacitor-based$0   
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0   
Black grille (optional)$0   
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
Mirrorlink support $0$0$0
SD Card slot $25$25$25
Surround sound$250   
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Traffic information$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25
Auto-dimming headlights$200   
Digital instruments$0   
Head-up display (HUD)$350   
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Steering-linked fog lights $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150   
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats $200$200$200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Metal pedals $75$75$75
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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$2,190$4,580$5,690$5,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,390$3,500$3,600
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,278-3,352-3,448

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See a complete comparison of Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Passat features.

Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20152016
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 Weight2,855 lb.3,231 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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See a complete comparison of Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Passat specs.

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring

Touring Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Active grille shutters0No
Regenerative braking, capacitor-based0No
Total Requested85081%
Total Not Requested20019%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights1000No
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1000100%

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