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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: $24,230

Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring   
Difference: $6,369

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,071

Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring   
Difference: $5,304

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020122012
ModelPassatMazda3Mazda3
TrimKomforti Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,195 $22,550 $22,900
Base Invoice $25,412 $21,568 $21,901
All-weather floor mats 185 80 80
Rear spoiler 479    
Navigation system 1,990    
Cargo mat   50 50
Fog lights   325  
Satellite radio   430 430
All-weather floor mats 145 64 64
Rear spoiler 310    
Navigation system 1,758    
Cargo mat   40 40
Fog lights   260  
Satellite radio   344 344
Options (change) 2,654 885 560
Options (change) 2,213 708 448
Destination 750 795 795
Total Price $30,599 $24,230 $24,255
Total Invoice $28,375 $23,071 $23,144

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,364
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,303
Model Year201020122012
ModelPassatMazda3Mazda3
TrimKomforti Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4155hp I4167hp I4
TransmissionS6T6M6
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$30,599$24,230$24,255
Adjustments for Features-155-1500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,444$24,080$24,255
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$175
Total Invoice$28,375$23,071$23,144
Adjustments for Features-144-1430
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,231$22,928$23,144
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$216

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201020122012
ModelPassatMazda3Mazda3
TrimKomforti Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$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$0
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
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rear air vents$100  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
DVD-compatible player$0  
Media drive$15  
SD Card slot$25  
Surround sound $250$250
USB port$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  
Compass$0  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 $25
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  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$2,655$2,650$2,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$155$150$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-144-1430

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20102012
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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