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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: $26,635

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $12,794

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,346

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $11,184

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162008
ModelMazda3Passat
Trims Grand TouringVR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,745 $36,050
Base Invoice $23,673 $33,597
All-weather floor mats 100 185
Cargo mat 70  
Interior ambient lighting 250  
Universal garage door opener 125  
Obstacle detection, rear 450  
Cargo net 60  
iPod integration   0
Heated front seats   225
Rear spoiler   479
Navigation system   1,800
All-weather floor mats 80 145
Cargo mat 50  
Interior ambient lighting 200  
Universal garage door opener 100  
Obstacle detection, rear 360  
Cargo net 48  
iPod integration   0
Heated front seats   199
Rear spoiler   310
Navigation system   1,589
Options (change) 1,055 2,689
Options (change) 838 2,243
Destination 835 690
Total Price $26,635 $39,429
Total Invoice $25,346 $36,530

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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: $11,779
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,244
Model Year20162008
ModelMazda3Passat
Trims Grand TouringVR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine184hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9600, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18235/40-18
Total Price$26,635$39,429
Adjustments for Features0-1,015
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,635$38,414
Total Invoice$25,346$36,530
Adjustments for Features0-940
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,346$35,590

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20162008
ModelMazda3Passat
Trims Grand TouringVR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $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 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)$0 
Bodyside moldings $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
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Digital instruments$0 
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,150$3,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,015
Value of Feature Adjustments0-940

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

Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20162008
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 Weight2,855 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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See a complete comparison of Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Passat specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat VR6

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%

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