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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: $23,630

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $12,635

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,804

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $11,425

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006
ModelPassatMazda3
Trim3.6 VR6s
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,950 $16,880
Base Invoice $27,513 $15,805
Luxury #1 Package 2,750  
All-weather floor mats 185 60
Navigation system 1,800 1,750
Xenon HID headlights 950  
Grand Touring Package   2,285
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   175
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.   1,335
Satellite radio   430
Universal garage door opener   75
Cargo mat   40
Cargo net   40
Luxury #1 Package 2,513  
All-weather floor mats 145 48
Navigation system 1,589 1,505
Xenon HID headlights 839  
Grand Touring Package   2,130
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   140
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.   1,148
Satellite radio   344
Universal garage door opener   60
Cargo mat   32
Cargo net   32
Options (change) 5,685 6,190
Options (change) 5,086 5,439
Destination 630 560
Total Price $36,265 $23,630
Total Invoice $33,229 $21,804

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,540
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,673
Model Year20062006
ModelPassatMazda3
Trim3.6 VR6s
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6160hp I4
TransmissionT6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8222, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17205/50-17
Total Price$36,265$23,630
Adjustments for Features-4,0950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,170$23,630
Total Invoice$33,229$21,804
Adjustments for Features-3,7520
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,477$21,804

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20062006
ModelPassatMazda3
Trim3.6 VR6s
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manual $0
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Sunshade, rear$125 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Stability control$400 
Traction control$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents$100 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD changer, remote$200 
CD player$125 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Headlight washers$50 
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Total Value of Features$4,565$470
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,095$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,7520

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20062006
ModelPassatMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.7 in103.9 in
Length188.2 in178.3 in
Width71.7 in69.1 in
Height58.0 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,306 lb.2,759 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom37.7 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume14.2 ft311.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6

Luxury #1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear125No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Cargo net40Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested221558%
Total Not Requested161542%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tire-pressure monitor75Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Body kit0No
205/50VR17 tires400No
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested295086%
Total Not Requested50014%
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%

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