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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: $29,190

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $3,930

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,552

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $4,020

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162016
ModelPassatPassatPassatMazda3
Trim1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premiums Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,495 $34,270 $36,835 $24,745
Base Invoice $29,245 $32,865 $35,325 $23,673
Lighting Package 1,095      
Floor mats 235      
Cargo net 100 100 100 60
Rear spoiler 375 375 375  
Technology Package       2,600
Universal garage door opener       125
Door sill trim plates       125
Interior ambient lighting       250
Obstacle detection, rear       450
Lighting Package 942      
Floor mats 185      
Cargo net 80 80 80 48
Rear spoiler 300 300 300  
Technology Package       2,236
Universal garage door opener       100
Door sill trim plates       100
Interior ambient lighting       200
Obstacle detection, rear       360
Options (change) 1,805 475 475 3,610
Options (change) 1,507 380 380 3,044
Destination 820 820 820 835
Total Price $33,120 $35,565 $38,130 $29,190
Total Invoice $31,572 $34,065 $36,525 $27,552

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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: $1,500
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,704
Model Year2016201620162016
ModelPassatPassatPassatMazda3
Trim1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premiums Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I4170hp I4280hp V6184hp I4
TransmissionT6T6S6M6
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$33,120$35,565$38,130$29,190
Adjustments for Features-2,430-3,540-3,6400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,690$32,025$34,490$29,190
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,335$3,800$0
Total Invoice$31,572$34,065$36,525$27,552
Adjustments for Features-2,316-3,391-3,4870
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,256$30,674$33,038$27,552
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,418$3,782$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year2016201620162016
ModelPassatPassatPassatMazda3
Trim1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premiums Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
6-speed automated manual  $1100 
6-speed manual   $150
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100 
Remote app$25$25$25 
Remote start $150$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100$100$100 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200 
Lane departure warning $200$200$200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40   
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking, capacitor-based   $0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters   $0
Black grille (optional)   $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100 
Mirrorlink support$0$0$0 
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
Surround sound   $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Traffic information   $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Digital instruments   $0
Head-up display (HUD)   $350
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000 
Power-folding mirrors $50$50 
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats$200$200$200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Metal pedals$75$75$75 
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 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$4,580$5,690$5,790$2,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,430$3,540$3,640$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,316-3,391-3,4870

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

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20162016
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 Weight3,231 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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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Passat vs. Mazda Mazda3 specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights1000No
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1000100%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Active grille shutters0No
Regenerative braking, capacitor-based0No
Total Requested85081%
Total Not Requested20019%

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