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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: $26,095

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $6,539

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,959

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $5,044

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072015
ModelPassatPassatMazda3
Trim2.0T3.6 VR6s Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,180 $30,180 $25,045
Base Invoice $22,461 $27,997 $23,961
Package #2 4,400    
All-weather floor mats 185 185 100
Xenon HID headlights 950 950  
iPod integration 0 0  
Rear spoiler 479 479  
Navigation system 1,800 1,800  
Luxury Package   3,250  
Cargo net     60
Cargo mat     70
Package #2 4,019    
All-weather floor mats 145 145 80
Xenon HID headlights 839 839  
iPod integration 0 0  
Rear spoiler 310 310  
Navigation system 1,589 1,589  
Luxury Package   2,970  
Cargo net     48
Cargo mat     50
Options (change) 7,814 6,664 230
Options (change) 6,902 5,853 178
Destination 640 640 820
Total Price $32,634 $37,484 $26,095
Total Invoice $30,003 $34,490 $24,959

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,714
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,211
Model Year200720072015
ModelPassatPassatMazda3
Trim2.0T3.6 VR6s Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4280hp V6184hp I4
TransmissionM6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 880, 8?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-16235/45-17215/45-18
Total Price$32,634$37,484$26,095
Adjustments for Features0-1,240-175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,634$36,244$25,920
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,610$0
Total Invoice$30,003$34,490$24,959
Adjustments for Features0-1,141-167
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,003$33,349$24,792
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,346$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year200720072015
ModelPassatPassatMazda3
Trim2.0T3.6 VR6s Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250
Sunshade, rear $125 
Sunshades, second row $125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Rearview camera  $200
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)  $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
HD radio  $50
iPod integration$100$100 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound  $250
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0 
Digital instruments  $0
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Wood trim$300$300 
Total Value of Features$1,840$3,080$2,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,240$175
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,141-167

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20072015
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.2,855 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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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 2.0T

Package #2
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
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
Memory system, driver seat200No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested355073%
Total Not Requested129027%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear125No
Sunshades, second row125No
Cargo net40Yes
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 surfaces900Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested249065%
Total Not Requested134035%

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