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Volkswagen Passat vs. Mazda Mazda3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Passat vs. Mazda Mazda3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,095

Mazda Mazda3 Premium   
Difference: $4,740

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182019
ModelPassatPassatMazda3
Trim2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumPremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,650 $34,650 $26,500
All-weather floor mats 235 235 100
Cargo net 100 100 50
Cargo mat     75
Door sill trim plates     125
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     325
All-weather floor mats 185 185 80
Cargo net 80 80 40
Cargo mat     60
Door sill trim plates     100
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     260
Options (change) 335 335 675
Options (change) 265 265 540
Destination 850 850 920
Total Price $32,835 $35,835 $28,095

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,950
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,293
Model Year201820182019
ModelPassatPassatMazda3
Trim2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumPremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine174hp I4280hp V6186hp I4
TransmissionT6S6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18215/45-18
Total Price$32,835$35,835$28,095
Adjustments for Features-1,790-1,9400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,045$33,895$28,095
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,850$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201820182019
ModelPassatPassatMazda3
Trim2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumPremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100
6-speed automated manual $1100 
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote start$150$150 
Semi-automated parking system$500$500 
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150
Following distance indicator  $25
G-vectoring control  $100
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200 
Lane keeping assist  $400
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Pedestrian detection  $50
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
CD player$125$125 
Mirrorlink support$0$0 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation system$600$600 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for audio system  $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Fog lights$125$125 
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
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, passenger seat$100$100 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,765$5,915$3,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,790$1,940$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,715-1,8590

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20182019
ModelPassatMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in107.3 in
Length191.6 in183.5 in
Width72.2 in70.7 in
Height58.5 in56.9 in
Curb Weight3,275 lb.3,072 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in53.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in50.9 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft313.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Premium

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%

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