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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: $31,595

Mazda Mazda3 Turbo   
Difference: $4,820

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620212021
ModelPassatMazda3Mazda3
Trim3.6 VR6TurboPremium Plus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,950 $30,050 $32,600
Luxury #1 Package 2,750    
Xenon HID headlights 950    
All-weather floor mats 185 100 100
AWD 1,950    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   325 325
Cargo net   50 50
Cargo mat   75 75
Luxury #1 Package 2,513    
Xenon HID headlights 839    
All-weather floor mats 145 80 80
AWD 1,900    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   260 260
Cargo net   40 40
Cargo mat   60 60
Options (change) 5,835 550 550
Options (change) 5,397 440 440
Destination 630 995 995
Total Price $36,415 $31,595 $34,145

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,655
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,234
Model Year200620212021
ModelPassatMazda3Mazda3
Trim3.6 VR6TurboPremium Plus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6250hp I4250hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/27 MPG23/32 MPG23/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8?, 12?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17215/45-18215/45-18
Total Price$36,415$31,595$34,145
Adjustments for Features0-2,835-2,835
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,415$28,760$31,310
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,550

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year200620212021
ModelPassatMazda3Mazda3
Trim3.6 VR6TurboPremium Plus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Cruise control$150  
Proximity key $250$250
Sunshade, rear$125  
Sunshades, second row$125  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Following distance indicator $25$25
Forward collision warning $200$200
G-vectoring control $100$100
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Rearview camera $200$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 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
HD radio $50$50
MP3-compatible player$50  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Compass$0  
Fog lights$125  
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350
Headlight washers$50  
Heated mirrors$25  
LED headlights $1000$1000
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300$300
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Wood trim$300  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,615$8,450$8,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,835$2,835
Value of Feature Adjustments0-129-119

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20062021
ModelPassatMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.7 in107.3 in
Length188.2 in183.5 in
Width71.7 in70.7 in
Height58.0 in56.9 in
Curb Weight3,829 lb.3,379 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in53.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in50.9 in
Row 2 Legroom37.7 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume14.2 ft313.2 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 seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
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 lights125No
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear125No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested266570%
Total Not Requested116530%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Turbo

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Premium Plus

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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