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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: $25,495

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $3,114

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,361

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $2,256

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172010
ModelMazda3Passat
TrimGrand TouringKomfort
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,145 $27,195
Base Invoice $22,144 $25,412
Interior ambient lighting 250  
All-weather floor mats 100 185
Cargo mat 75  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,050  
Rear spoiler   479
Interior ambient lighting 200  
All-weather floor mats 80 145
Cargo mat 60  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,002  
Rear spoiler   310
Options (change) 1,475 664
Options (change) 1,342 455
Destination 875 750
Total Price $25,495 $28,609
Total Invoice $24,361 $26,617

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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: $4,899
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,962
Model Year20172010
ModelMazda3Passat
TrimGrand TouringKomfort
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine184hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionT6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)27/36 MPG22/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 980, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18235/45-17
Total Price$25,495$28,609
Adjustments for Features-1,7850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,710$28,609
Total Invoice$24,361$26,617
Adjustments for Features-1,7060
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,655$26,617

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20172010
ModelMazda3Passat
TrimGrand TouringKomfort
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automated manual $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 
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 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)$0 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player $50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
USB port$25 
Voice control for audio system$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Digital instruments$0 
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,550$2,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,785$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,7060

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20172010
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 Weight3,100 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

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

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