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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: $24,715

Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring   
Difference: $10,965

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,496

Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring   
Difference: $10,652

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420132013
ModelPassatMazda3Mazda3
TrimV6 SEL Premiumi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,265 $22,800 $24,350
Base Invoice $32,860 $21,805 $23,287
Cargo net 95 40 40
Cargo mat 125 50 50
Rear spoiler 375    
Universal garage door opener   75 75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   200 200
Fog lights   325  
Satellite radio   430  
Cargo net 69 32 32
Cargo mat 99 40 40
Rear spoiler 300    
Universal garage door opener   60 60
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   160 160
Fog lights   260  
Satellite radio   344  
Options (change) 595 1,120 365
Options (change) 468 896 292
Destination 820 795 795
Total Price $35,680 $24,715 $25,510
Total Invoice $34,148 $23,496 $24,374

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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: $8,190
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,877
Model Year201420132013
ModelPassatMazda3Mazda3
TrimV6 SEL Premiumi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6155hp I4167hp I4
TransmissionS6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG18/25 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9265, 10265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18205/55-16205/50-17
Total Price$35,680$24,715$25,510
Adjustments for Features-3,2800-1,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,400$24,715$24,210
Cost Above Minimum$0$505$0
Total Invoice$34,148$23,496$24,374
Adjustments for Features-3,1390-1,242
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,009$23,496$23,132
Cost Above Minimum$0$364$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201420132013
ModelPassatMazda3Mazda3
TrimV6 SEL Premiumi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100  
6-speed manual $150$150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app$25  
Remote start$150  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Blind spot warning system  $200
Rearview camera$200  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents$100  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
DVD-compatible player$0  
iPod integration$100  
Media drive$15  
SD Card slot$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic + travel information$25  
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Automatic headlights$125 $125
Compass $0$0
Cornering lights$50  
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 $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, passenger seat$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces$450  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$3,805$525$1,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,280$0$1,300
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,1390-1,242

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

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20142013
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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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Passat vs. Mazda Mazda3 specs.

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring

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

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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