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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: $25,625

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $13,565

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,530

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $13,889

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152008
ModelPassatMazda3
TrimV6 SEL Premiums
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,995 $17,535
Base Invoice $34,519 $16,416
Cargo net 100 40
Rear spoiler 375 325
Body kit 1,900  
Grand Touring Package   2,460
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.   1,335
CD changer, in-dash   500
Navigation system   1,750
Satellite radio   430
Remote start   350
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   175
Universal garage door opener   75
Cargo net 80 32
Rear spoiler 300 260
Body kit 1,700  
Grand Touring Package   2,295
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.   1,148
CD changer, in-dash   400
Navigation system   1,505
Satellite radio   344
Remote start   280
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   140
Universal garage door opener   60
Options (change) 2,375 7,440
Options (change) 2,080 6,464
Destination 820 650
Total Price $39,190 $25,625
Total Invoice $37,419 $23,530

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,705
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,249
Model Year20152008
ModelPassatMazda3
TrimV6 SEL Premiums
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6156hp I4
TransmissionS6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9222, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18205/50-17
Total Price$39,190$25,625
Adjustments for Features-4,8600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,330$25,625
Total Invoice$37,419$23,530
Adjustments for Features-4,6400
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,779$23,530

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20152008
ModelPassatMazda3
TrimV6 SEL Premiums
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
5-speed manual $0
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Rearview camera$200 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents$100 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
SD Card slot$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver 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$5,480$620
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,860$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,6400

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

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20152008
ModelPassatMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in103.9 in
Length191.6 in178.3 in
Width72.2 in69.1 in
Height58.5 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,423 lb.2,991 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft311.4 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

CD changer, in-dash
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Alarm100No
Body kit0Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
205/50VR17 tires400No
Total Requested135057%
Total Not Requested100043%
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%

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