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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: $31,720

Mazda Mazda3 Turbo   
Difference: $4,115

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202120212018
ModelMazda3Mazda3Passat
TrimTurboPremium PlusV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,050 $32,600 $34,650
Door sill trim plates 125 125  
Cargo net 50 50 100
All-weather floor mats 100 100 235
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 325 325  
Cargo mat 75 75  
Door sill trim plates 100 100  
Cargo net 40 40 80
All-weather floor mats 80 80 185
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 260 260  
Cargo mat 60 60  
Options (change) 675 675 335
Options (change) 540 540 265
Destination 995 995 850
Total Price $31,720 $34,270 $35,835

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,675
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,388
Model Year202120212018
ModelMazda3Mazda3Passat
TrimTurboPremium PlusV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine250hp I4250hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionT6T6S6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/32 MPG23/32 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 12?, 12400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18215/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$31,720$34,270$35,835
Adjustments for Features00-440
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,720$34,270$35,395
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,550$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year202120212018
ModelMazda3Mazda3Passat
TrimTurboPremium PlusV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100
Remote app  $25
Remote start  $150
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Following distance indicator$25$25 
G-vectoring control$100$100 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Pedestrian detection$50$50 
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear air vents  $100
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Infotainment 
CD player  $125
Mirrorlink support  $0
MP3-compatible player  $50
Navigation system  $600
SD Card slot  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Fog lights  $125
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350 
Heated mirrors  $25
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Steering-linked fog lights  $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats  $200
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Total Value of Features$5,175$5,175$5,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$440
Value of Feature Adjustments00-422

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20212018
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 Weight3,379 lb.3,571 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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See a complete comparison of Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Passat specs.

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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