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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: $25,155

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $12,975

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,363

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $13,162

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162010
ModelPassatMazda3
TrimV6 SEL Premiums
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,835 $19,040
Base Invoice $35,325 $17,838
Rear spoiler 375  
Cargo net 100 40
Moonroof and Bose Package   1,395
Tech Package   1,195
Grand Touring Package   2,460
Universal garage door opener   75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   200
Rear spoiler 300  
Cargo net 80 32
Moonroof and Bose Package   1,200
Tech Package   1,028
Grand Touring Package   2,295
Universal garage door opener   60
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   160
Options (change) 475 5,365
Options (change) 380 4,775
Destination 820 750
Total Price $38,130 $25,155
Total Invoice $36,525 $23,363

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,210
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,640
Model Year20162010
ModelPassatMazda3
TrimV6 SEL Premiums
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6167hp I4
TransmissionS6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9242, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18205/50-17
Total Price$38,130$25,155
Adjustments for Features-5,7650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,365$25,155
Total Invoice$36,525$23,363
Adjustments for Features-5,5220
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,003$23,363

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20162010
ModelPassatMazda3
TrimV6 SEL Premiums
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Remote app$25 
Remote start$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot collision prevention$150 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
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 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
Mirrorlink support$0 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Compass $0
Heated mirrors$25 
LED headlights$1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked fog lights$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Heated second row seats$200 
Metal pedals$75 
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 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$7,290$1,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,765$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,5220

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20162010
ModelPassatMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in103.9 in
Length191.6 in180.7 in
Width72.2 in69.1 in
Height58.5 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,481 lb.3,179 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in54.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft311.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Moonroof and Bose Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
Bose, 242W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90053%
Total Not Requested80047%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested105091%
Total Not Requested1009%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested270095%
Total Not Requested1505%

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