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Volkswagen Passat vs. Mazda CX-9 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Passat vs. Mazda CX-9 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,260

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $7,467

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,908

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $5,670

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122011
ModelPassatPassatPassatCX-9
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $29,895 $32,195 $32,950 $33,145
Base Invoice $28,670 $30,876 $31,600 $30,695
Rear spoiler 375 375 375  
Cargo net 95 95 95 40
Cargo mat 125 125 125 77
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.       2,255
Power liftgate       400
Navigation system       1,665
Remote start       350
Rear spoiler 300 300 300  
Cargo net 69 69 69 32
Cargo mat 99 99 99 61
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.       1,939
Power liftgate       344
Navigation system       1,432
Remote start       280
Options (change) 595 595 595 4,787
Options (change) 468 468 468 4,088
Destination 770 770 770 795
Total Price $31,260 $33,560 $34,315 $38,727
Total Invoice $29,908 $32,114 $32,838 $35,578

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Mazda CX-9

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,142
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,615
Model Year2012201220122011
ModelPassatPassatPassatCX-9
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6273hp V6
TransmissionT6S6S6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9400, 9277, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18245/50-20
Total Price$31,260$33,560$34,315$38,727
Adjustments for Features00-100-3,325
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,260$33,560$34,215$35,402
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,300$2,955$0
Total Invoice$29,908$32,114$32,838$35,578
Adjustments for Features00-96-3,055
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,908$32,114$32,742$32,523
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,206$2,834$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Mazda CX-9

Model Year2012201220122011
ModelPassatPassatPassatCX-9
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
Accessories 
Power liftgate   $350
Remote window/roof operation   $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Blind spot warning system   $200
Rearview camera   $200
Rollover sensor   $50
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows   $500
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250
Rear HVAC unit   $400
Rear wiper   $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)   $250
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Rear bumper protector   $40
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50 
iPod integration$100$100$100 
Media drive$15$15$15 
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
Surround sound   $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25 
Compass   $0
Cornering lights$50$50$50 
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats   $600
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats   $75
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$2,280$2,280$2,380$5,605
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$100$3,325
Value of Feature Adjustments00-96-3,055

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Mazda CX-9

Model Year20122011
ModelPassatCX-9
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.4 in113.2 in
Length191.6 in200.2 in
Width72.2 in76.2 in
Height58.5 in68.0 in
Curb Weight3,167 lb.4,331 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.20.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in59.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in40.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in58.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in39.8 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in35.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in56.9 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in43.7 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in32.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.9 ft317.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.948.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.9100.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring

Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Surround sound250No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Bose, 277W, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested117554%
Total Not Requested100046%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested72578%
Total Not Requested20022%

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