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Volkswagen Passat vs. Mazda CX-3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Passat vs. Mazda CX-3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,075

Mazda CX-3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $10,740

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,170

Mazda CX-3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $8,504

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062018
ModelPassatCX-3
Trim3.6 VR6Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $29,950 $25,165
Base Invoice $27,513 $24,454
Luxury #2 Package 5,250  
All-weather floor mats 185 100
Navigation system 1,800  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   325
Cargo net   50
Obstacle detection, rear   495
Luxury #2 Package 4,797  
All-weather floor mats 145 80
Navigation system 1,589  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   260
Cargo net   40
Obstacle detection, rear   396
Options (change) 7,235 970
Options (change) 6,531 776
Destination 630 940
Total Price $37,815 $27,075
Total Invoice $34,674 $26,170

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Mazda CX-3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda CX-3 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,985
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,741
Model Year20062018
ModelPassatCX-3
Trim3.6 VR6Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine280hp V6146hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 10?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17215/50-18
Total Price$37,815$27,075
Adjustments for Features0-245
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,815$26,830
Total Invoice$34,674$26,170
Adjustments for Features0-237
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,674$25,933

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Mazda CX-3

Model Year20062018
ModelPassatCX-3
Trim3.6 VR6Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$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
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat$40 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Rear spoiler $200
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, remote$200 
HD radio $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Headlight washers$50 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Manual height 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, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Wood trim$300 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,405$4,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$245
Value of Feature Adjustments0-237

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Mazda CX-3

Model Year20062018
ModelPassatCX-3
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.7 in101.2 in
Length188.2 in168.3 in
Width71.7 in69.6 in
Height58.0 in60.7 in
Curb Weight3,306 lb.2,810 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.12.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in50.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in49.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.7 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.2 ft312.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.244.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6

Luxury #2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Headlight washers50No
Dynaudio, 600W, 10 speakers350No
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 seat100No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Cargo net40Yes
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
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested311559%
Total Not Requested216541%

Option Package Details
Mazda CX-3 Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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