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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: $31,545

Mazda Mazda3 Turbo   
Difference: $5,745

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520212021
ModelPassatMazda3Mazda3
TrimV6 SEL PremiumTurboPremium Plus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,995 $30,050 $32,600
Cargo net 100 50 50
Illuminated door sill trim plates 375    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   325 325
Door sill trim plates   125 125
Cargo net 80 40 40
Illuminated door sill trim plates 300    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   260 260
Door sill trim plates   100 100
Options (change) 475 500 500
Options (change) 380 400 400
Destination 820 995 995
Total Price $37,290 $31,545 $34,095

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,690
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,454
Model Year201520212021
ModelPassatMazda3Mazda3
TrimV6 SEL PremiumTurboPremium Plus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6250hp I4250hp I4
TransmissionS6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG23/32 MPG23/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 12?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18215/45-18215/45-18
Total Price$37,290$31,545$34,095
Adjustments for Features0-2,945-2,945
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,290$28,600$31,150
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,550

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201520212021
ModelPassatMazda3Mazda3
TrimV6 SEL PremiumTurboPremium Plus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Cruise control$150  
Remote app$25  
Remote start$150  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Following distance indicator $25$25
Forward collision warning $200$200
G-vectoring control $100$100
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rear air vents$100  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
DVD-compatible player$0  
iPod integration$100  
Media drive$15  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Navigation system$600  
SD Card slot$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic + travel information$25  
USB port $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Cornering lights$50  
Fog lights$125  
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350
Heated mirrors$25  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
LED headlights $1000$1000
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger 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  
Total Value of Features$4,580$7,525$7,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,945$2,945
Value of Feature Adjustments0-130-120

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20152021
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 Weight3,423 lb.3,379 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 Turbo

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

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Premium Plus

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

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