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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: $25,830

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $13,599

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,025

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $12,505

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082011
ModelPassatMazda3
TrimVR6s
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,050 $19,545
Base Invoice $33,597 $18,303
All-weather floor mats 185 80
Rear spoiler 479  
Navigation system 1,800  
Heated front seats 225  
Grand Touring Package   3,210
Tech Package   1,835
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   200
Cargo net   40
Cargo mat   50
Universal garage door opener   75
All-weather floor mats 145 64
Rear spoiler 310  
Navigation system 1,589  
Heated front seats 199  
Grand Touring Package   2,993
Tech Package   1,578
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   160
Cargo net   32
Cargo mat   40
Universal garage door opener   60
Options (change) 2,689 5,490
Options (change) 2,243 4,927
Destination 690 795
Total Price $39,429 $25,830
Total Invoice $36,530 $24,025

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,459
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,522
Model Year20082011
ModelPassatMazda3
TrimVR6s
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6167hp I4
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 10242, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18205/50-17
Total Price$39,429$25,830
Adjustments for Features-2,1400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,289$25,830
Total Invoice$36,530$24,025
Adjustments for Features-1,9830
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,547$24,025

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20082011
ModelPassatMazda3
TrimVR6s
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Sunshade, rear$125 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Full-size spare tire$225 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD changer, remote$200 
CD player$125 
Surround sound $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
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 recliner, passenger 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$3,415$1,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,140$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,9830

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20082011
ModelPassatMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.7 in103.9 in
Length188.2 in180.7 in
Width71.7 in69.1 in
Height58.0 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,576 lb.3,179 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in54.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.7 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume14.2 ft311.8 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%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250No
Bose, 242W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested307584%
Total Not Requested60016%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested167583%
Total Not Requested35017%

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