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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: $27,090

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $8,100

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,571

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $8,194

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162018
ModelPassatPassatMazda3
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,270 $36,835 $23,145
Base Invoice $32,865 $35,325 $22,144
Cargo net 100 100 50
Premium Equipment Package     1,600
Door sill trim plates     125
Interior ambient lighting     250
Obstacle detection, rear     495
Remote start     550
Cargo net 80 80 40
Premium Equipment Package     1,376
Door sill trim plates     100
Interior ambient lighting     200
Obstacle detection, rear     396
Remote start     440
Options (change) 100 100 3,070
Options (change) 80 80 2,552
Destination 820 820 875
Total Price $35,190 $37,755 $27,090
Total Invoice $33,765 $36,225 $25,571

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,585
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,781
Model Year201620162018
ModelPassatPassatMazda3
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I4280hp V6184hp I4
TransmissionT6S6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18215/45-18
Total Price$35,190$37,755$27,090
Adjustments for Features-2,515-2,6150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,675$35,140$27,090
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,465$0
Total Invoice$33,765$36,225$25,571
Adjustments for Features-2,413-2,5090
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,352$33,716$25,571
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,364$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201620162018
ModelPassatPassatMazda3
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed automated manual $1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Remote app$25$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100$100 
Following distance indicator  $25
G-vectoring control  $100
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)  $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
CD player$125$125 
Mirrorlink support$0$0 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Digital instruments  $0
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
LED headlights$1000$1000 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Road sign information  $75
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Metal pedals$75$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,065$5,165$2,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,515$2,615$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,413-2,5090

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20162018
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.2,900 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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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring

Premium Equipment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Road sign information75No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested190072%
Total Not Requested75028%

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