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Mazda Mazda6 vs. Volkswagen Passat Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda Mazda6 vs. Volkswagen Passat Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,370

Mazda Mazda6 Grand Touring Reserve   
Difference: $945

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202020202012
ModelMazda6Mazda6Passat
TrimGrand Touring ReserveSignatureV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,300 $35,400 $32,950
Cargo net 50 50 95
Cargo mat 75 75 125
Rear spoiler     375
Cargo net 40 40 69
Cargo mat 60 60 99
Rear spoiler     300
Options (change) 125 125 595
Options (change) 100 100 468
Destination 945 945 770
Total Price $33,370 $36,470 $34,315

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda6 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda Mazda6 Grand Touring Reserve
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mazda Mazda6 Signature
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,665
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,964
Model Year202020202012
ModelMazda6Mazda6Passat
TrimGrand Touring ReserveSignatureV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine250hp I4250hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionT6T6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/31 MPG23/31 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)231, 11231, 11400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-19225/45-19235/45-18
Total Price$33,370$36,470$34,315
Adjustments for Features-4,720-5,9700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,650$30,500$34,315
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,850$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda6 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year202020202012
ModelMazda6Mazda6Passat
TrimGrand Touring ReserveSignatureV6 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, all-speed$850$850 
Cruise control  $150
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Remote start  $150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Around view cameras $500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Following distance indicator$25$25 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
G-vectoring control$100$100 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Lane keeping assist$400$400 
Obstacle detection, front $150 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rearview camera$200  
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player  $0
iPod integration  $100
Media drive  $15
MP3-compatible player  $50
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
USB port$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Cornering lights  $50
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Road sign information$75$75 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Interior trim, special color $0 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Synthetic suede door panel trim $250 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Wood trim $300 
Total Value of Features$7,125$8,375$2,405
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,720$5,970$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-148-1710

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda6 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20202012
ModelMazda6Passat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.4 in110.4 in
Length191.5 in191.6 in
Width72.4 in72.2 in
Height57.1 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,580 lb.3,446 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.7 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume14.8 ft315.9 ft3

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