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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: $26,590

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $12,839

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,171

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $11,359

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172008
ModelMazda3Passat
TrimGrand TouringVR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,145 $36,050
Base Invoice $22,144 $33,597
Premium Equipment Package 1,600  
All-weather floor mats 100 185
Cargo mat 75  
Interior ambient lighting 250  
Obstacle detection, rear 495  
Cargo net 50  
iPod integration   0
Heated front seats   225
Rear spoiler   479
Navigation system   1,800
Premium Equipment Package 1,376  
All-weather floor mats 80 145
Cargo mat 60  
Interior ambient lighting 200  
Obstacle detection, rear 396  
Cargo net 40  
iPod integration   0
Heated front seats   199
Rear spoiler   310
Navigation system   1,589
Options (change) 2,570 2,689
Options (change) 2,152 2,243
Destination 875 690
Total Price $26,590 $39,429
Total Invoice $25,171 $36,530

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,399
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,951
Model Year20172008
ModelMazda3Passat
TrimGrand 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$26,590$39,429
Adjustments for Features0-440
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,590$38,989
Total Invoice$25,171$36,530
Adjustments for Features0-408
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,171$36,122

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20172008
ModelMazda3Passat
TrimGrand TouringVR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
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 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Full-size spare tire $225
G-vectoring control$100 
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 
CD player $125
HD radio$50 
iPod integration $100
MP3-compatible player $50
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 
Digital instruments$0 
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Xenon HID headlights $500
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
Total Value of Features$3,300$3,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$440
Value of Feature Adjustments0-408

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20172008
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 Weight2,900 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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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring

Premium Equipment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic information25No
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested110054%
Total Not Requested95046%

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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