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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: $23,880

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $9,330

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,004

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $9,764

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182006
ModelPassatPassatMazda3
Trim2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premiums
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,650 $34,650 $16,880
Base Invoice $30,353 $33,230 $15,805
All-weather floor mats 235 235 60
Cargo net 100 100 40
Rear spoiler 375 375 325
Grand Touring Package     2,285
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.     1,335
Navigation system     1,750
Satellite radio     430
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     175
Cargo mat     40
All-weather floor mats 185 185 48
Cargo net 80 80 32
Rear spoiler 300 300 260
Grand Touring Package     2,130
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.     1,148
Navigation system     1,505
Satellite radio     344
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     140
Cargo mat     32
Options (change) 710 710 6,440
Options (change) 565 565 5,639
Destination 850 850 560
Total Price $33,210 $36,210 $23,880
Total Invoice $31,768 $34,645 $22,004

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,410
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,188
Model Year201820182006
ModelPassatPassatMazda3
Trim2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premiums
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine174hp I4280hp V6160hp I4
TransmissionT6S6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9222, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18205/50-17
Total Price$33,210$36,210$23,880
Adjustments for Features-7,920-8,0700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,290$28,140$23,880
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,850$0
Total Invoice$31,768$34,645$22,004
Adjustments for Features-7,576-7,7210
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,192$26,924$22,004
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,732$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201820182006
ModelPassatPassatMazda3
Trim2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premiums
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed automated manual $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 
Remote start$150$150 
Semi-automated parking system$500$500 
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$200 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25 
Stability control$400$400 
Traction control$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Aux input$50$50 
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 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver 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, driver 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 
Total Value of Features$9,015$9,165$1,095
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,920$8,070$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,576-7,7210

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20182006
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 Weight3,275 lb.2,759 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?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tire-pressure monitor75Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Body kit0No
205/50VR17 tires400No
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested295086%
Total Not Requested50014%
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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