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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: $29,060

Mazda CX-3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $6,505

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,880

Mazda CX-3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $6,185

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162018
ModelPassatPassatCX-3
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $34,270 $36,835 $25,165
Base Invoice $32,865 $35,325 $24,454
Rear spoiler 375 375  
Cargo net 100 100 50
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     325
Premium Package     1,435
Door sill trim plates     100
Obstacle detection, rear     495
Remote start     550
Rear spoiler 300 300  
Cargo net 80 80 40
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     260
Premium Package     1,270
Door sill trim plates     80
Obstacle detection, rear     396
Remote start     440
Options (change) 475 475 2,955
Options (change) 380 380 2,486
Destination 820 820 940
Total Price $35,565 $38,130 $29,060
Total Invoice $34,065 $36,525 $27,880

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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: $5,415
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,141
Model Year201620162018
ModelPassatPassatCX-3
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine170hp I4280hp V6146hp I4
TransmissionT6S6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18215/50-18
Total Price$35,565$38,130$29,060
Adjustments for Features-1,090-1,1900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,475$36,940$29,060
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,465$0
Total Invoice$34,065$36,525$27,880
Adjustments for Features-1,044-1,1400
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,021$35,385$27,880
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,364$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Mazda CX-3

Model Year201620162018
ModelPassatPassatCX-3
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100
6-speed automated manual $1100 
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Remote app$25$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100$100 
Following distance indicator  $25
G-vectoring control  $100
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Rollover sensor  $50
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper  $175
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Mirrorlink support$0$0 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
LED headlights$1000$1000 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Road sign information  $75
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Metal pedals$75$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,915$5,015$3,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,090$1,190$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,044-1,1400

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Mazda CX-3

Model Year20162018
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 Weight3,231 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
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
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested140070%
Total Not Requested60030%

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