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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: $25,145

Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring   
Difference: $3,880

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Model Year20152021
ModelMazda3Passat
Trimi Grand TouringSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,745 $26,995
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 175 325
Cargo net 60 100
All-weather floor mats 100 235
Universal garage door opener 125  
Cargo mat 70  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,050  
Rear spoiler   375
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 140 270
Cargo net 48 80
All-weather floor mats 80 185
Universal garage door opener 100  
Cargo mat 50  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,005  
Rear spoiler   300
Options (change) 1,580 1,035
Options (change) 1,423 835
Destination 820 995
Total Price $25,145 $29,025

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Passat SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,090
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,224
Model Year20152021
ModelMazda3Passat
Trimi Grand TouringSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine155hp I4174hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)30/41 MPG24/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-16235/45-18
Total Price$25,145$29,025
Adjustments for Features0-790
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,145$28,235

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20152021
ModelMazda3Passat
Trimi Grand TouringSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Remote app $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents $100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
Mirrorlink support $0
Navigation system$600 
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for audio system $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Automatic headlights $125
Digital instruments$0 
Fog lights$125 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Total Value of Features$2,475$3,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$790
Value of Feature Adjustments0-50

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20152021
ModelMazda3Passat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in110.4 in
Length180.3 in193.6 in
Width70.7 in72.2 in
Height57.3 in58.0 in
Curb Weight2,917 lb.3,325 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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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat SE

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

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