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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: $25,608

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $13,526

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,664

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $12,216

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Model Year20072009
ModelPassatMazda3
Trim3.6 VR6s
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,180 $18,135
Base Invoice $27,997 $16,989
All-weather floor mats 185 78
Rear spoiler 479 325
Body kit 1,650  
Navigation system 1,800 1,950
Xenon HID headlights 950  
Luxury Package 3,250  
Grand Touring Package   2,760
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.   1,335
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   200
Universal garage door opener   75
Cargo net   40
Cargo mat   40
All-weather floor mats 145 62
Rear spoiler 310 260
Body kit 1,390  
Navigation system 1,589 1,677
Xenon HID headlights 839  
Luxury Package 2,970  
Grand Touring Package   2,574
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.   1,148
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   160
Universal garage door opener   60
Cargo net   32
Cargo mat   32
Options (change) 8,314 6,803
Options (change) 7,243 6,005
Destination 640 670
Total Price $39,134 $25,608
Total Invoice $35,880 $23,664

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,511
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,535
Model Year20072009
ModelPassatMazda3
Trim3.6 VR6s
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6156hp I4
TransmissionT6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8222, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17205/50-17
Total Price$39,134$25,608
Adjustments for Features-4,0150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,119$25,608
Total Invoice$35,880$23,664
Adjustments for Features-3,6810
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,199$23,664

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20072009
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Cargo Management 
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 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD changer, remote$200 
CD player$125 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
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, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Total Value of Features$4,415$400
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,015$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,6810

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20072009
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 Weight3,576 lb.2,991 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 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear125No
Sunshades, second row125No
Cargo net40Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
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 lights125Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Wood trim300No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested156541%
Total Not Requested226559%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Body kit0Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
205/50VR17 tires400No
Total Requested202580%
Total Not Requested50020%
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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