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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: $26,635

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $12,794

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,346

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $11,184

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082016
ModelPassatMazda3
TrimVR6s Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,050 $24,745
Base Invoice $33,597 $23,673
All-weather floor mats 185 100
Rear spoiler 479  
Heated front seats 225  
Navigation system 1,800  
iPod integration 0  
Cargo net   60
Cargo mat   70
Universal garage door opener   125
Interior ambient lighting   250
Obstacle detection, rear   450
All-weather floor mats 145 80
Rear spoiler 310  
Heated front seats 199  
Navigation system 1,589  
iPod integration 0  
Cargo net   48
Cargo mat   50
Universal garage door opener   100
Interior ambient lighting   200
Obstacle detection, rear   360
Options (change) 2,689 1,055
Options (change) 2,243 838
Destination 690 835
Total Price $39,429 $26,635
Total Invoice $36,530 $25,346

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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: $11,779
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,244
Model Year20082016
ModelPassatMazda3
TrimVR6s Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6184hp I4
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 10?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18215/45-18
Total Price$39,429$26,635
Adjustments for Features-1,0150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,414$26,635
Total Invoice$36,530$25,346
Adjustments for Features-9400
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,590$25,346

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20082016
ModelPassatMazda3
TrimVR6s Grand Touring
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 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Full-size spare tire$225 
Rearview camera $200
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents$100 
Exterior 
Black grille (optional) $0
Bodyside moldings$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 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Digital instruments $0
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
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, 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$3,165$2,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,015$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9400

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20082016
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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