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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: $28,365

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $4,845

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,657

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $5,111

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720182018
ModelMazda3PassatPassat
TrimGrand Touring2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,145 $31,650 $34,650
Base Invoice $22,144 $30,353 $33,230
i-ACTIVSENSE Package 1,100    
Premium Equipment Package 1,600    
Cargo net 50 100 100
All-weather floor mats 100 235 235
Cargo mat 75    
Door sill trim plates 125    
Obstacle detection, rear 495    
Remote start 550    
Interior ambient lighting 250    
Rear spoiler   375 375
i-ACTIVSENSE Package 946    
Premium Equipment Package 1,376    
Cargo net 40 80 80
All-weather floor mats 80 185 185
Cargo mat 60    
Door sill trim plates 100    
Obstacle detection, rear 396    
Remote start 440    
Interior ambient lighting 200    
Rear spoiler   300 300
Options (change) 4,345 710 710
Options (change) 3,638 565 565
Destination 875 850 850
Total Price $28,365 $33,210 $36,210
Total Invoice $26,657 $31,768 $34,645

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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: $2,130
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,514
Model Year201720182018
ModelMazda3PassatPassat
TrimGrand Touring2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine184hp I4174hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionM6T6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$28,365$33,210$36,210
Adjustments for Features0-2,715-2,865
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,365$30,495$33,345
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,850
Total Invoice$26,657$31,768$34,645
Adjustments for Features0-2,597-2,741
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,657$29,171$31,904
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,733

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year201720182018
ModelMazda3PassatPassat
TrimGrand Touring2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Heated steering wheel$100  
Remote app $25$25
Semi-automated parking system $500$500
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100$100
Following distance indicator$25  
G-vectoring control$100  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear air vents $100$100
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)$0  
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
CD player $125$125
Mirrorlink support $0$0
MP3-compatible player $50$50
SD Card slot $25$25
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Digital instruments$0  
Head-up display (HUD)$350  
LED headlights $1000$1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750  
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Road sign information$75  
Steering-linked fog lights $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats $200$200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Metal pedals $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100
Total Value of Features$2,650$5,365$5,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,715$2,865
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,597-2,741

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20172018
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.3,275 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

i-ACTIVSENSE Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Road sign information75No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Total Requested85063%
Total Not Requested50037%
Premium Equipment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Heated steering wheel100No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested170083%
Total Not Requested35017%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium

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

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium

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

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