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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: $26,340

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $11,775

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,971

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $9,977

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Model Year20062017
ModelPassatMazda3
Trim3.6 VR6Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,950 $23,145
Base Invoice $27,513 $22,144
All-weather floor mats 185 100
Luxury #2 Package 5,250  
Sport Package 300  
Navigation system 1,800  
Premium Equipment Package   1,600
Cargo net   50
Cargo mat   75
Obstacle detection, rear   495
All-weather floor mats 145 80
Luxury #2 Package 4,797  
Sport Package 274  
Navigation system 1,589  
Premium Equipment Package   1,376
Cargo net   40
Cargo mat   60
Obstacle detection, rear   396
Options (change) 7,535 2,320
Options (change) 6,805 1,952
Destination 630 875
Total Price $38,115 $26,340
Total Invoice $34,948 $24,971

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,335
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,574
Model Year20062017
ModelPassatMazda3
Trim3.6 VR6Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6184hp I4
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 10?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17215/45-18
Total Price$38,115$26,340
Adjustments for Features-4400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,675$26,340
Total Invoice$34,948$24,971
Adjustments for Features-4030
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,545$24,971

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20062017
ModelPassatMazda3
Trim3.6 VR6Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Proximity key $250
Sunshade, rear$125 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
G-vectoring control $100
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Rearview camera $200
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents$100 
Exterior 
Black grille (optional) $0
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, remote$200 
CD player$125 
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Traffic information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Digital instruments $0
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Headlight washers$50 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
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, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,865$3,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$440$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4030

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Passat vs. Mazda Mazda3 features.

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20062017
ModelPassatMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.7 in106.3 in
Length188.2 in180.3 in
Width71.7 in70.7 in
Height58.0 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,306 lb.2,900 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in54.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom37.7 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume14.2 ft312.4 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Passat vs. Mazda Mazda3 specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6

Luxury #2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Headlight washers50No
Dynaudio, 600W, 10 speakers350No
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
Wood trim300No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested339064%
Total Not Requested189036%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested10022%
Total Not Requested35078%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring

Premium Equipment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic information25No
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Total Requested100049%
Total Not Requested105051%

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