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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: $27,970

Mazda Mazda3 Premium   
Difference: $9,189

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072019
ModelPassatMazda3
Trim3.6 VR6Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,180 $26,500
All-weather floor mats 185 100
Sport Package 4,030  
Xenon HID headlights 950  
iPod integration 199  
Adaptive cruise control 975  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   325
Cargo net   50
Cargo mat   75
All-weather floor mats 145 80
Sport Package 3,681  
Xenon HID headlights 839  
iPod integration 176  
Adaptive cruise control 861  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   260
Cargo net   40
Cargo mat   60
Options (change) 6,339 550
Options (change) 5,702 440
Destination 640 920
Total Price $37,159 $27,970

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,574
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,095
Model Year20072019
ModelPassatMazda3
Trim3.6 VR6Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6186hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18215/45-18
Total Price$37,159$27,970
Adjustments for Features0-2,385
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,159$25,585

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20072019
ModelPassatMazda3
Trim3.6 VR6Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
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
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Following distance indicator $25
Forward collision warning $200
G-vectoring control $100
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning $200
Lane keeping assist $400
Pedestrian detection $50
Rearview camera $200
Cargo Management 
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
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
MP3-compatible player$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Voice control for audio system $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Compass$0 
Fog lights$125 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Heated mirrors$25 
LED headlights $1000
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
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
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$4,165$6,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,385
Value of Feature Adjustments0-116

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20072019
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 Weight3,306 lb.3,072 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

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear125No
Aluminum trim100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Front sport buckets100No
235/40WR18 tires400No
Sunshades, second row125No
Cargo net40Yes
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 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
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Wood trim300No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested276558%
Total Not Requested201542%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Premium

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

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