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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: $25,485

Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring   
Difference: $7,240

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162020
ModelMazda3Passat
Trimi Grand TouringSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,545 $31,095
Cargo net 60 100
All-weather floor mats 100 235
Cargo mat 70  
Door sill trim plates 125  
Obstacle detection, rear 450  
Interior ambient lighting 250  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,050  
Rear spoiler   375
Cargo net 48 80
All-weather floor mats 80 185
Cargo mat 50  
Door sill trim plates 100  
Obstacle detection, rear 360  
Interior ambient lighting 200  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,005  
Rear spoiler   300
Options (change) 2,105 710
Options (change) 1,843 565
Destination 835 920
Total Price $25,485 $32,725

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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 SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,400
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,029
Model Year20162020
ModelMazda3Passat
Trimi Grand TouringSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine155hp I4174hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)30/41 MPG23/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-16235/45-18
Total Price$25,485$32,725
Adjustments for Features0-5,840
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,485$26,885

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20162020
ModelMazda3Passat
Trimi Grand TouringSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Remote app $25
Remote start $150
Semi-automated parking system $500
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
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
Mirrorlink support $0
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Digital instruments$0 
LED headlights $1000
Steering-linked fog lights $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats $200
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Total Value of Features$1,600$7,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,840
Value of Feature Adjustments0-265

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20162020
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 SEL

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

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