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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: $25,220

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $15,859

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,180

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $14,740

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082007
ModelPassatMazda3
TrimVR6s
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,050 $17,190
Base Invoice $33,597 $16,094
All-weather floor mats 185 60
Rear spoiler 479 325
Navigation system 1,800 1,750
Body kit 1,650  
Heated front seats 225  
Grand Touring Package   2,705
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.   1,335
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   175
CD changer, in-dash   500
Satellite radio   430
Universal garage door opener   75
Cargo mat   40
Cargo net   40
All-weather floor mats 145 48
Rear spoiler 310 260
Navigation system 1,589 1,505
Body kit 1,390  
Heated front seats 199  
Grand Touring Package   2,522
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.   1,148
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   140
CD changer, in-dash   400
Satellite radio   344
Universal garage door opener   60
Cargo mat   32
Cargo net   32
Options (change) 4,339 7,435
Options (change) 3,633 6,491
Destination 690 595
Total Price $41,079 $25,220
Total Invoice $37,920 $23,180

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,364
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,591
Model Year20082007
ModelPassatMazda3
TrimVR6s
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6156hp I4
TransmissionT6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG0/0 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 10222, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18205/50-17
Total Price$41,079$25,220
Adjustments for Features-4,4950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,584$25,220
Total Invoice$37,920$23,180
Adjustments for Features-4,1490
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,771$23,180

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20082007
ModelPassatMazda3
TrimVR6s
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
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
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 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
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, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver 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$4,965$470
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,495$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,1490

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

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20082007
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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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Passat vs. Mazda Mazda3 specs.

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
CD changer, in-dash
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Body kit0Yes
205/50VR17 tires400No
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested255084%
Total Not Requested50016%
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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