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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: $24,480

Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring   
Difference: $7,174

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,308

Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring   
Difference: $6,041

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920132013
ModelPassatMazda3Mazda3
TrimKomforti Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,300 $22,800 $24,350
Base Invoice $26,436 $21,805 $23,287
All-weather floor mats 185 80 80
Navigation system 1,990    
Rear spoiler 479    
Cargo mat   50 50
Fog lights   325  
Satellite radio   430  
All-weather floor mats 145 64 64
Navigation system 1,758    
Rear spoiler 310    
Cargo mat   40 40
Fog lights   260  
Satellite radio   344  
Options (change) 2,654 885 130
Options (change) 2,213 708 104
Destination 700 795 795
Total Price $31,654 $24,480 $25,275
Total Invoice $29,349 $23,308 $24,186

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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: $7,599
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,333
Model Year200920132013
ModelPassatMazda3Mazda3
TrimKomforti Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4155hp I4167hp I4
TransmissionT6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8265, 10265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17205/55-16205/50-17
Total Price$31,654$24,480$25,275
Adjustments for Features-800-1,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,574$24,480$23,975
Cost Above Minimum$0$505$0
Total Invoice$29,349$23,308$24,186
Adjustments for Features-740-1,244
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,275$23,308$22,942
Cost Above Minimum$0$366$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year200920132013
ModelPassatMazda3Mazda3
TrimKomforti Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manual $150$150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250
Sunshade, rear$125  
Sunshades, second row$125  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Blind spot warning system  $200
Full-size spare tire$225  
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents$100  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
DVD-compatible player$0  
HD radio $50$50
Media drive$15  
SD Card slot$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 $125
Compass$0  
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 $25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Total Value of Features$2,605$2,525$3,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$80$0$1,300
Value of Feature Adjustments-740-1,244

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20092013
ModelPassatMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.7 in103.9 in
Length188.2 in180.9 in
Width71.7 in69.1 in
Height58.0 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,345 lb.2,873 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.2 in
Row 2 Legroom37.7 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume14.2 ft311.8 ft3

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