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Volkswagen Passat vs. Mazda Mazda3 Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Volkswagen Passat vs. Mazda Mazda3 Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $26,545 Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring | ||||
| Difference: $4,715 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $25,135 Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring | ||||
| Difference: $4,773 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2017 |
| Model | Passat | Passat | Passat | Mazda3 |
| Trim | 2.5L SEL Premium | TDI SEL Premium | V6 SEL Premium | Grand Touring |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $29,895 | $32,195 | $32,950 | $23,145 |
| Base Invoice | $28,670 | $30,876 | $31,600 | $22,144 |
| Cargo net | 95 | 95 | 95 | 50 |
| Cargo mat | 125 | 125 | 125 | 75 |
| Rear spoiler | 375 | 375 | 375 | |
| Premium Equipment Package | 1,600 | |||
| Interior ambient lighting | 250 | |||
| Remote start | 550 | |||
| Cargo net | 69 | 69 | 69 | 40 |
| Cargo mat | 99 | 99 | 99 | 60 |
| Rear spoiler | 300 | 300 | 300 | |
| Premium Equipment Package | 1,376 | |||
| Interior ambient lighting | 200 | |||
| Remote start | 440 | |||
| Options (change) | 595 | 595 | 595 | 2,525 |
| Options (change) | 468 | 468 | 468 | 2,116 |
| Destination | 770 | 770 | 770 | 875 |
| Total Price | $31,260 | $33,560 | $34,315 | $26,545 |
| Total Invoice | $29,908 | $32,114 | $32,838 | $25,135 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Mazda Mazda3
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,135 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,171 | ||||
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2017 |
| Model | Passat | Passat | Passat | Mazda3 |
| Trim | 2.5L SEL Premium | TDI SEL Premium | V6 SEL Premium | Grand Touring |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 170hp I5 | 140hp I4 D | 280hp V6 | 184hp I4 |
| Transmission | T6 | S6 | S6 | M6 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 400, 9 | 400, 9 | 400, 9 | ?, 9 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 215/55-17 | 235/45-18 | 235/45-18 | 215/45-18 |
| Total Price | $31,260 | $33,560 | $34,315 | $26,545 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | 0 | -100 | -420 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $31,260 | $33,560 | $34,215 | $26,125 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,300 | $2,955 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $29,908 | $32,114 | $32,838 | $25,135 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | 0 | -96 | -398 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $29,908 | $32,114 | $32,742 | $24,737 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,206 | $2,834 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Mazda Mazda3
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2017 |
| Model | Passat | Passat | Passat | Mazda3 |
| Trim | 2.5L SEL Premium | TDI SEL Premium | V6 SEL Premium | Grand Touring |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | |||
| 6-speed automated manual | $1100 | $1100 | ||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | |||
| FWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | ||||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | |||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||
| 911 assist | $25 | |||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | |||
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | |||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | |||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | |||
| G-vectoring control | $100 | |||
| Rearview camera | $200 | |||
| Cargo Management | ||||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Climate Control | ||||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | |||
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Exterior | ||||
| Black grille (optional) | $0 | |||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | |||
| Infotainment | ||||
| App support | $0 | |||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | |||
| Surround sound | $250 | |||
| USB port | $25 | |||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Digital instruments | $0 | |||
| Head-up display (HUD) | $350 | |||
| LED headlights, single projector or low beam only | $750 | |||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | |||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Transmission | ||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $2,555 | $2,555 | $2,655 | $2,975 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $0 | $100 | $420 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | 0 | -96 | -398 |
Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Mazda Mazda3
| Model Year | 2012 | 2017 |
| Model | Passat | Mazda3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 110.4 in | 106.3 in |
| Length | 191.6 in | 180.3 in |
| Width | 72.2 in | 70.7 in |
| Height | 58.5 in | 57.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,167 lb. | 2,900 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 13.2 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.3 in | 38.6 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 56.9 in | 57.2 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 55.5 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.4 in | 42.2 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.8 in | 37.5 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 57.0 in | 54.4 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 53.5 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 39.1 in | 35.8 in |
| Cargo Volume | 15.9 ft3 | 12.4 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring
| Premium Equipment Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 100 | Yes |
| LED tail lights | 0 | No |
| LED headlights, single projector or low beam only | 750 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1050 | 51% |
| Total Not Requested | 1000 | 49% |
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