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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: $25,065

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $11,250

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,855

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $9,504

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Model Year20182006
ModelMazda3Passat
TrimGrand Touring3.6 VR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,145 $29,950
Base Invoice $22,144 $27,513
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 325  
All-weather floor mats 100 185
Cargo mat 75  
Cargo net 50  
Obstacle detection, rear 495  
Luxury #2 Package   5,250
Sport Package   300
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 260  
All-weather floor mats 80 145
Cargo mat 60  
Cargo net 40  
Obstacle detection, rear 396  
Luxury #2 Package   4,797
Sport Package   274
Options (change) 1,045 5,735
Options (change) 836 5,216
Destination 875 630
Total Price $25,065 $36,315
Total Invoice $23,855 $33,359

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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: $10,160
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,503
Model Year20182006
ModelMazda3Passat
TrimGrand Touring3.6 VR6
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)215/45-18235/45-17
Total Price$25,065$36,315
Adjustments for Features0-1,090
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,065$35,225
Total Invoice$23,855$33,359
Adjustments for Features0-1,001
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,855$32,358

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20182006
ModelMazda3Passat
TrimGrand Touring3.6 VR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Sunshade, rear $125
Sunshades, second row $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
G-vectoring control$100 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rearview camera$200 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
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 changer, in-dash $325
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player $50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Voice control for audio system$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Digital instruments$0 
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Headlight washers $50
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Steering-linked headlights $150
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$2,925$4,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,090
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,001

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20182006
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
Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury #2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Headlight washers50No
Dynaudio, 600W, 10 speakers350No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear125No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Wood trim300No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested324061%
Total Not Requested204039%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested10022%
Total Not Requested35078%

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