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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: $24,490

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $9,825

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,332

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $9,506

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012
ModelPassatMazda3
TrimV6 SEL Premiums Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,950 $22,900
Base Invoice $31,600 $21,901
Cargo net 95 40
Cargo mat 125 50
Rear spoiler 375  
Universal garage door opener   75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   200
Satellite radio   430
Cargo net 69 32
Cargo mat 99 40
Rear spoiler 300  
Universal garage door opener   60
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   160
Satellite radio   344
Options (change) 595 795
Options (change) 468 636
Destination 770 795
Total Price $34,315 $24,490
Total Invoice $32,838 $23,332

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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: $7,670
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,444
Model Year20122012
ModelPassatMazda3
TrimV6 SEL Premiums Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6167hp I4
TransmissionS6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18205/50-17
Total Price$34,315$24,490
Adjustments for Features-2,1550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,160$24,490
Total Invoice$32,838$23,332
Adjustments for Features-2,0620
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,776$23,332

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20122012
ModelPassatMazda3
TrimV6 SEL Premiums Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote start$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
SD Card slot$25 
Surround sound $250
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Automatic headlights$125 
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$2,680$525
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,155$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,0620

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20122012
ModelPassatMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in103.9 in
Length191.6 in180.9 in
Width72.2 in69.1 in
Height58.5 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,446 lb.3,257 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.2 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft311.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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