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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: $26,595

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $6,865

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,175

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $6,811

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201520152015
ModelMazda3PassatPassatPassat
TrimGrand Touring1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,145 $31,790 $33,925 $35,995
Base Invoice $22,144 $30,486 $32,534 $34,519
Premium Equipment Package 1,600      
Cargo net 50 100 100 100
Door sill trim plates 125      
Remote start 550      
Interior ambient lighting 250      
Rear spoiler   375 375 375
Illuminated door sill trim plates   375 375 375
Premium Equipment Package 1,376      
Cargo net 40 80 80 80
Door sill trim plates 100      
Remote start 440      
Interior ambient lighting 200      
Rear spoiler   300 300 300
Illuminated door sill trim plates   300 300 300
Options (change) 2,575 850 850 850
Options (change) 2,156 680 680 680
Destination 875 820 820 820
Total Price $26,595 $33,460 $35,595 $37,665
Total Invoice $25,175 $31,986 $34,034 $36,019

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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: $5,885
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,874
Model Year2017201520152015
ModelMazda3PassatPassatPassat
TrimGrand Touring1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine184hp I4170hp I4150hp 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)215/45-18235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$26,595$33,460$35,595$37,665
Adjustments for Features0-980-980-1,080
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,595$32,480$34,615$36,585
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,135$4,105
Total Invoice$25,175$31,986$34,034$36,019
Adjustments for Features0-937-937-1,033
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,175$31,049$33,097$34,986
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,048$3,937

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2017201520152015
ModelMazda3PassatPassatPassat
TrimGrand Touring1.8T 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   
Remote app $25$25$25
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   
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)$0   
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
App support$0   
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
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   
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Traffic information$25   
USB port$25   
Voice control for nav and audio$100   
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 
Door sill trim plates$100   
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200
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, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces $450$450$450
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  $100
Total Value of Features$2,800$3,780$3,780$3,880
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$980$980$1,080
Value of Feature Adjustments0-937-937-1,033

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20172015
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.3,173 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
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
Heated steering wheel100No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested97548%
Total Not Requested107552%

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