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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: $27,895

Mazda Mazda3 Premium   
Difference: $3,545

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320132020
ModelPassatPassatPassatMazda3
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumPremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,425 $32,915 $33,525 $26,500
Cargo net 95 95 95 50
Cargo mat 125 125 125 75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       325
Cargo net 69 69 69 40
Cargo mat 99 99 99 60
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       260
Options (change) 220 220 220 450
Options (change) 168 168 168 360
Destination 795 795 795 945
Total Price $31,440 $33,930 $34,540 $27,895

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,240
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,962
Model Year2013201320132020
ModelPassatPassatPassatMazda3
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumPremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6186hp I4
TransmissionT6S6S6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9400, 9?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18215/45-18
Total Price$31,440$33,930$34,540$27,895
Adjustments for Features00-100-2,695
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,440$33,930$34,440$25,200
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,490$3,000$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year2013201320132020
ModelPassatPassatPassatMazda3
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumPremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  $1100
6-speed automated manual $1100$1100 
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Remote start$150$150$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200
Blind spot warning system   $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Driver drowsiness monitor   $150
Following distance indicator   $25
Forward collision warning   $200
G-vectoring control   $100
Knee airbag, driver   $75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75
Lane departure warning   $200
Lane keeping assist   $400
Pedestrian detection   $50
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100
App support   $0
Apple CarPlay support   $100
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
Traffic information$25$25$25 
USB port   $25
Voice control for audio system   $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Cornering lights$50$50$50 
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Head-up display (HUD)   $350
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
LED headlights   $1000
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $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$3,630$3,630$3,730$6,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$100$2,695
Value of Feature Adjustments00-96-126

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20132020
ModelPassatMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in107.3 in
Length191.6 in183.5 in
Width72.2 in70.7 in
Height58.5 in56.9 in
Curb Weight3,167 lb.3,072 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in53.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in50.9 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft313.2 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Premium

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

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