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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: $26,245

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $6,465

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,079

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $6,220

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420142015
ModelPassatPassatPassatMazda3
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premiums Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,295 $33,395 $34,265 $25,045
Base Invoice $30,011 $32,026 $32,860 $23,961
Cargo net 95 95 95 60
Cargo mat 125 125 125 70
Rear spoiler 375 375 375  
Interior ambient lighting       250
Cargo net 69 69 69 48
Cargo mat 99 99 99 50
Rear spoiler 300 300 300  
Interior ambient lighting       200
Options (change) 595 595 595 380
Options (change) 468 468 468 298
Destination 820 820 820 820
Total Price $32,710 $34,810 $35,680 $26,245
Total Invoice $31,299 $33,314 $34,148 $25,079

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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: $5,160
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,971
Model Year2014201420142015
ModelPassatPassatPassatMazda3
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premiums Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I4140hp 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)235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18215/45-18
Total Price$32,710$34,810$35,680$26,245
Adjustments for Features-1,305-1,305-1,4050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,405$33,505$34,275$26,245
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,100$2,870$0
Total Invoice$31,299$33,314$34,148$25,079
Adjustments for Features-1,249-1,249-1,3450
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,050$32,065$32,803$25,079
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,015$2,753$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year2014201420142015
ModelPassatPassatPassatMazda3
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premiums Grand 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
Accessories 
Remote app$25$25$25 
Remote start$150$150$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Blind spot warning system   $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
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 
Black grille (optional)   $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support   $0
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
iPod integration$100$100$100 
Media drive$15$15$15 
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Surround sound   $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Traffic information   $25
USB port   $25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25 
Cornering lights$50$50$50 
Digital instruments   $0
Head-up display (HUD)   $350
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Xenon HID headlights   $500
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, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces$450$450$450 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$3,430$3,430$3,530$2,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,305$1,305$1,405$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,249-1,249-1,3450

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20142015
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.2,855 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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