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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: $26,545

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $4,715

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,135

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $4,773

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201220122012
ModelMazda3PassatPassatPassat
TrimGrand Touring2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,145 $29,895 $32,195 $32,950
Base Invoice $22,144 $28,670 $30,876 $31,600
Premium Equipment Package 1,600      
Cargo net 50 95 95 95
Cargo mat 75 125 125 125
Interior ambient lighting 250      
Remote start 550      
Rear spoiler   375 375 375
Premium Equipment Package 1,376      
Cargo net 40 69 69 69
Cargo mat 60 99 99 99
Interior ambient lighting 200      
Remote start 440      
Rear spoiler   300 300 300
Options (change) 2,525 595 595 595
Options (change) 2,116 468 468 468
Destination 875 770 770 770
Total Price $26,545 $31,260 $33,560 $34,315
Total Invoice $25,135 $29,908 $32,114 $32,838

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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: $5,135
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,171
Model Year2017201220122012
ModelMazda3PassatPassatPassat
TrimGrand Touring2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine184hp I4170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6
TransmissionM6T6S6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$26,545$31,260$33,560$34,315
Adjustments for Features-42000-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,125$31,260$33,560$34,215
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,300$2,955
Total Invoice$25,135$29,908$32,114$32,838
Adjustments for Features-39800-96
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,737$29,908$32,114$32,742
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,206$2,834

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2017201220122012
ModelMazda3PassatPassatPassat
TrimGrand Touring2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
6-speed automated manual  $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100   
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   
G-vectoring control$100   
Rearview camera$200   
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers$175   
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)$0   
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25   
Infotainment 
App support$0   
CD player $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
iPod integration $100$100$100
Media drive $15$15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
SD Card slot $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
Surround sound$250   
USB port$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Digital instruments$0   
Head-up display (HUD)$350   
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750   
Steering-linked headlights$150   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  $100
Total Value of Features$2,975$2,555$2,555$2,655
Value of Feature Adjustments$420$0$0$100
Value of Feature Adjustments-39800-96

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20172012
ModelMazda3Passat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in110.4 in
Length180.3 in191.6 in
Width70.7 in72.2 in
Height57.3 in58.5 in
Curb Weight2,900 lb.3,167 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
Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring

Premium Equipment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested105051%
Total Not Requested100049%

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