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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: $26,790

Mazda CX-3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $4,345

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,903

Mazda CX-3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $3,906

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122016
ModelPassatPassatPassatCX-3
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $29,895 $32,195 $32,950 $24,990
Base Invoice $28,670 $30,876 $31,600 $24,283
Rear spoiler 375 375 375  
Cargo net 95 95 95 50
Universal garage door opener       125
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       175
Remote start       550
Rear spoiler 300 300 300  
Cargo net 69 69 69 40
Universal garage door opener       100
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       140
Remote start       440
Options (change) 470 470 470 900
Options (change) 369 369 369 720
Destination 770 770 770 900
Total Price $31,135 $33,435 $34,190 $26,790
Total Invoice $29,809 $32,015 $32,739 $25,903

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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: $5,040
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,578
Model Year2012201220122016
ModelPassatPassatPassatCX-3
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6146hp I4
TransmissionT6S6S6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9400, 9?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18215/50-18
Total Price$31,135$33,435$34,190$26,790
Adjustments for Features00-100-695
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,135$33,435$34,090$26,095
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,300$2,955$0
Total Invoice$29,809$32,015$32,739$25,903
Adjustments for Features00-96-672
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,809$32,015$32,643$25,231
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,206$2,834$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Mazda CX-3

Model Year2012201220122016
ModelPassatPassatPassatCX-3
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  $1100
6-speed automated manual $1100$1100 
FWD$0$0$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Blind spot warning system   $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Rearview camera   $200
Rollover sensor   $50
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rear wiper   $175
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)   $250
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Wheel-lip moldings   $75
Infotainment 
App support   $0
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
iPod integration$100$100$100 
Media drive$15$15$15 
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
USB port   $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights   $25
Compass   $0
Cornering lights$50$50$50 
Head-up display (HUD)   $350
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   $750
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,055$3,055$3,155$3,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$100$695
Value of Feature Adjustments00-96-672

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Mazda CX-3

Model Year20122016
ModelPassatCX-3
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.4 in101.2 in
Length191.6 in168.3 in
Width72.2 in69.6 in
Height58.5 in60.7 in
Curb Weight3,167 lb.2,810 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.12.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in50.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in49.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.9 ft312.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.944.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda CX-3 Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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