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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: $28,810

Mazda CX-3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $14,265

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,680

Mazda CX-3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $12,473

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082018
ModelPassatCX-3
TrimVR6Grand Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $39,200 $25,165
Base Invoice $36,669 $24,454
iPod integration 0  
All-weather floor mats 185 100
Heated front seats 225  
Navigation system 1,800  
Adaptive cruise control 975  
Premium Package   1,435
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   325
Cargo net   50
Roof rails   300
Obstacle detection, rear   495
iPod integration 0  
All-weather floor mats 145 80
Heated front seats 199  
Navigation system 1,589  
Adaptive cruise control 861  
Premium Package   1,270
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   260
Cargo net   40
Roof rails   240
Obstacle detection, rear   396
Options (change) 3,185 2,705
Options (change) 2,794 2,286
Destination 690 940
Total Price $43,075 $28,810
Total Invoice $40,153 $27,680

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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: $14,135
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,352
Model Year20082018
ModelPassatCX-3
TrimVR6Grand Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine280hp V6146hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 10?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18215/50-18
Total Price$43,075$28,810
Adjustments for Features-1300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,945$28,810
Total Invoice$40,153$27,680
Adjustments for Features-1210
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,032$27,680

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Mazda CX-3

Model Year20082018
ModelPassatCX-3
TrimVR6Grand Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity key $250
Sunshades, second row$125 
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
Following distance indicator $25
Forward collision warning $200
Full-size spare tire$225 
G-vectoring control $100
Lane departure warning $200
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents$100 
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
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Compass$0 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Road sign information $75
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, 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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$5,655$5,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$130$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1210

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Mazda CX-3

Model Year20082018
ModelPassatCX-3
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.7 in101.2 in
Length188.0 in168.3 in
Width71.7 in69.6 in
Height59.7 in60.7 in
Curb Weight3,474 lb.2,810 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.12.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 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 Headroom38.6 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
35.8 ft312.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.7 ft344.5 ft3

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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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Road sign information75No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Following distance indicator25No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200No
Total Requested100050%
Total Not Requested100050%

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