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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: $27,870

Mazda Mazda3 Premium   
Difference: $3,015

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2019201220122012
ModelMazda3PassatPassatPassat
TrimPremium2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,500 $29,895 $32,195 $32,950
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 325      
Cargo net 50 95 95 95
Cargo mat 75 125 125 125
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 260      
Cargo net 40 69 69 69
Cargo mat 60 99 99 99
Options (change) 450 220 220 220
Options (change) 360 168 168 168
Destination 920 770 770 770
Total Price $27,870 $30,885 $33,185 $33,940

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,960
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,463
Model Year2019201220122012
ModelMazda3PassatPassatPassat
TrimPremium2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine186hp I4170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6
TransmissionT6T6S6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 12400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$27,870$30,885$33,185$33,940
Adjustments for Features-2,94500-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,925$30,885$33,185$33,840
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,300$2,955

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2019201220122012
ModelMazda3PassatPassatPassat
TrimPremium2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
6-speed automated manual  $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850   
Cruise control $150$150$150
Remote start $150$150$150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25   
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200   
Automatic braking, low-speed$200   
Blind spot warning system$200   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100   
Driver drowsiness monitor$150   
Following distance indicator$25   
Forward collision warning$200   
G-vectoring control$100   
Knee airbag, driver$75   
Knee airbag, passenger$75   
Lane departure warning$200   
Lane keeping assist$400   
Pedestrian detection$50   
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 
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25   
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100   
App support$0   
Apple CarPlay support$100   
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
Navigation system $600$600$600
SD Card slot $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
Traffic information $25$25$25
USB port$25   
Voice control for audio system$25   
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25
Auto-dimming headlights$200   
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Fog lights $125$125$125
Head-up display (HUD)$350   
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
LED headlights$1000   
Steering-linked headlights$150   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger 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   
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$6,525$3,580$3,580$3,680
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,945$0$0$100
Value of Feature Adjustments-13500-96

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20192012
ModelMazda3Passat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.3 in110.4 in
Length183.5 in191.6 in
Width70.7 in72.2 in
Height56.9 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,072 lb.3,167 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.5 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume13.2 ft315.9 ft3

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