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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: $25,270

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $5,615

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,019

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $5,589

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122018
ModelPassatPassatPassatMazda3
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr 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
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       325
Interior ambient lighting       250
Remote start       550
Cargo net 69 69 69 40
Cargo mat 99 99 99 60
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       260
Interior ambient lighting       200
Remote start       440
Options (change) 220 220 220 1,250
Options (change) 168 168 168 1,000
Destination 770 770 770 875
Total Price $30,885 $33,185 $33,940 $25,270
Total Invoice $29,608 $31,814 $32,538 $24,019

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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: $4,985
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,985
Model Year2012201220122018
ModelPassatPassatPassatMazda3
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6184hp I4
TransmissionT6S6S6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9400, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18215/45-18
Total Price$30,885$33,185$33,940$25,270
Adjustments for Features-630-630-7300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,255$32,555$33,210$25,270
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,300$2,955$0
Total Invoice$29,608$31,814$32,538$24,019
Adjustments for Features-604-604-7000
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,004$31,210$31,838$24,019
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,206$2,834$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year2012201220122018
ModelPassatPassatPassatMazda3
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr 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
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 
Navigation system$600$600$600 
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Surround sound   $250
Traffic information$25$25$25 
USB port   $25
Voice control for audio system   $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
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
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 
Total Value of Features$3,280$3,280$3,380$2,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$630$630$730$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-604-604-7000

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20122018
ModelPassatMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in106.3 in
Length191.6 in180.3 in
Width72.2 in70.7 in
Height58.5 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,167 lb.2,900 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in54.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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