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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: $27,995

Mazda Mazda3 Premium   
Difference: $10,329

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082020
ModelPassatMazda3
TrimVR6Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,050 $26,500
All-weather floor mats 185 100
iPod integration 199  
Heated front seats 225  
Adaptive cruise control 975  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   325
Cargo net   50
Cargo mat   75
All-weather floor mats 145 80
iPod integration 176  
Heated front seats 199  
Adaptive cruise control 861  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   260
Cargo net   40
Cargo mat   60
Options (change) 1,584 550
Options (change) 1,381 440
Destination 690 945
Total Price $38,324 $27,995

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,264
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,379
Model Year20082020
ModelPassatMazda3
TrimVR6Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6186hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 10?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18215/45-18
Total Price$38,324$27,995
Adjustments for Features0-1,935
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,324$26,060

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20082020
ModelPassatMazda3
TrimVR6Premium
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
Full-size spare tire$225 
G-vectoring control $100
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning $200
Lane keeping assist $400
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Pedestrian detection $50
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 
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
USB port $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 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
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$4,790$6,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,935
Value of Feature Adjustments0-96

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20082020
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
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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