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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: $27,945

Mazda Mazda3 Premium   
Difference: $3,970

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202020172017
ModelMazda3PassatPassat
TrimPremium1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,500 $30,995 $33,995
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 325    
Cargo net 50 100 100
Door sill trim plates 125    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 260    
Cargo net 40 80 80
Door sill trim plates 100    
Options (change) 500 100 100
Options (change) 400 80 80
Destination 945 820 820
Total Price $27,945 $31,915 $34,915

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,530
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,897
Model Year202020172017
ModelMazda3PassatPassat
TrimPremium1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine186hp I4170hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionT6T6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 12400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$27,945$31,915$34,915
Adjustments for Features0-1,440-1,540
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,945$30,475$33,375
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,900

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year202020172017
ModelMazda3PassatPassat
TrimPremium1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Remote app $25$25
Remote start $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  
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150  
Following distance indicator$25  
G-vectoring control$100  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200
Lane keeping assist$400  
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Pedestrian detection$50  
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 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
CD player $125$125
Mirrorlink support $0$0
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation system $600$600
SD Card slot $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for audio system$25  
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Fog lights $125$125
Head-up display (HUD)$350  
Heated mirrors $25$25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked fog lights $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats $200$200
Metal pedals $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100
Total Value of Features$3,875$5,315$5,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,440$1,540
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,382-1,478

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20202017
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.3,231 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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