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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: $26,050

Mazda Mazda3 s Touring   
Difference: $4,549

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,888

Mazda Mazda3 s Touring   
Difference: $3,487

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162010
ModelMazda3Mazda3Passat
Trims Tourings Grand TouringKomfort
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,795 $24,745 $27,195
Base Invoice $23,723 $23,673 $25,412
Interior ambient lighting 250 250  
All-weather floor mats 100 100 185
Cargo mat 70 70  
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,050  
Navigation system     1,990
Rear spoiler     479
Interior ambient lighting 200 200  
All-weather floor mats 80 80 145
Cargo mat 50 50  
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,002  
Navigation system     1,758
Rear spoiler     310
Options (change) 420 1,470 2,654
Options (change) 330 1,332 2,213
Destination 835 835 750
Total Price $26,050 $27,050 $30,599
Total Invoice $24,888 $25,840 $28,375

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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: $6,344
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,205
Model Year201620162010
ModelMazda3Mazda3Passat
Trims Tourings Grand TouringKomfort
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine184hp I4184hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionT6T6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)28/39 MPG28/39 MPG22/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 980, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18215/45-18235/45-17
Total Price$26,050$27,050$30,599
Adjustments for Features-1,245-2,7950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,805$24,255$30,599
Cost Above Minimum$550$0$0
Total Invoice$24,888$25,840$28,375
Adjustments for Features-1,189-2,6700
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,699$23,170$28,375
Cost Above Minimum$529$0$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year201620162010
ModelMazda3Mazda3Passat
Trims Tourings Grand TouringKomfort
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250 
Sunshade, rear  $125
Sunshades, second row  $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Rearview camera$200$200 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents  $100
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)$0$0 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio$50$50 
Media drive  $15
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Compass  $0
Digital instruments$0$0 
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350 
Steering-linked headlights $150 
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 $0
Total Value of Features$3,575$5,125$2,330
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,245$2,795$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,189-2,6700

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20162010
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 Weight3,001 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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