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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: $25,750

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $8,565

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,961

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $8,877

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122011
ModelPassatMazda3
TrimV6 SEL Premiums
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,950 $19,545
Base Invoice $31,600 $18,303
Rear spoiler 375  
Cargo net 95 40
Cargo mat 125 50
Grand Touring Package   3,210
Tech Package   1,835
Universal garage door opener   75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   200
Rear spoiler 300  
Cargo net 69 32
Cargo mat 99 40
Grand Touring Package   2,993
Tech Package   1,578
Universal garage door opener   60
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   160
Options (change) 595 5,410
Options (change) 468 4,863
Destination 770 795
Total Price $34,315 $25,750
Total Invoice $32,838 $23,961

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,435
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,796
Model Year20122011
ModelPassatMazda3
TrimV6 SEL Premiums
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6167hp I4
TransmissionS6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9242, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18205/50-17
Total Price$34,315$25,750
Adjustments for Features-1,1300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,185$25,750
Total Invoice$32,838$23,961
Adjustments for Features-1,0810
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,757$23,961

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20122011
ModelPassatMazda3
TrimV6 SEL Premiums
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 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
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 
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Heated mirrors$25 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500
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$2,805$1,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,130$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,0810

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Passat vs. Mazda Mazda3 features.

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20122011
ModelPassatMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in103.9 in
Length191.6 in180.7 in
Width72.2 in69.1 in
Height58.5 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,446 lb.3,179 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in54.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft311.8 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Passat vs. Mazda Mazda3 specs.

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
Bose, 242W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested277576%
Total Not Requested90024%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested117558%
Total Not Requested85042%

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