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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: $24,970

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $7,520

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,980

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $8,013

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172007
ModelPassatPassatMazda3
TrimV6 SEV6 SEL Premiums
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,295 $33,995 $17,190
Base Invoice $28,093 $32,601 $16,094
Cargo net 100 100 40
Rear spoiler 375 375 325
Body kit 1,900 1,900  
Grand Touring Package     2,705
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.     1,335
Navigation system     1,750
Satellite radio     430
Remote start     350
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     175
Universal garage door opener     75
Cargo net 80 80 32
Rear spoiler 300 300 260
Body kit 1,700 1,700  
Grand Touring Package     2,522
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.     1,148
Navigation system     1,505
Satellite radio     344
Remote start     280
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     140
Universal garage door opener     60
Options (change) 2,375 2,375 7,185
Options (change) 2,080 2,080 6,291
Destination 820 820 595
Total Price $32,490 $37,190 $24,970
Total Invoice $30,993 $35,501 $22,980

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,075
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,819
Model Year201720172007
ModelPassatPassatMazda3
TrimV6 SEV6 SEL Premiums
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6280hp V6156hp I4
TransmissionS6S6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG20/28 MPG0/0 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8400, 9222, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18205/50-17
Total Price$32,490$37,190$24,970
Adjustments for Features-5,445-7,7200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,045$29,470$24,970
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,425$0
Total Invoice$30,993$35,501$22,980
Adjustments for Features-5,194-7,3690
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,799$28,132$22,980
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,333$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201720172007
ModelPassatPassatMazda3
TrimV6 SEV6 SEL Premiums
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100$1100 
5-speed manual  $0
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600 
Cruise control  $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote app$25$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200 
Lane departure warning $200 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
HD radio$50$50 
Mirrorlink support$0$0 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Compass  $0
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$6,665$8,940$1,220
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,445$7,720$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,194-7,3690

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20172007
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 Weight3,481 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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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

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 headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Body kit0Yes
205/50VR17 tires400No
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested255084%
Total Not Requested50016%
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

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