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Volkswagen Passat vs. Mazda Mazda6 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Passat vs. Mazda Mazda6 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,315

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $865

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,601

Mazda Mazda6 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $237

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012
ModelPassatMazda6
TrimV6 SEL Premiums Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,950 $29,810
Base Invoice $31,600 $28,146
Cargo mat 125  
Cargo net 95 40
Rear spoiler 375 400
Technology Package   1,785
Navigation system   2,000
Remote start   350
Cargo mat 99  
Cargo net 69 32
Rear spoiler 300 320
Technology Package   1,428
Navigation system   1,600
Remote start   280
Options (change) 595 4,575
Options (change) 468 3,660
Destination 770 795
Total Price $34,315 $35,180
Total Invoice $32,838 $32,601

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Mazda Mazda6

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mazda Mazda6 s Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $305
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $756
Model Year20122012
ModelPassatMazda6
TrimV6 SEL Premiums Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6272hp V6
TransmissionS6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG18/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9333, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$34,315$35,180
Adjustments for Features0-560
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,315$34,620
Total Invoice$32,838$32,601
Adjustments for Features0-519
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,838$32,082

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Mazda Mazda6

Model Year20122012
ModelPassatMazda6
TrimV6 SEL Premiums Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake assist$50 
Rearview camera $200
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
SD Card slot$25 
Surround sound $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$2,455$3,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$560
Value of Feature Adjustments0-519

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Mazda Mazda6

Model Year20122012
ModelPassatMazda6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in109.8 in
Length191.6 in193.7 in
Width72.2 in72.4 in
Height58.5 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,446 lb.3,547 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.9 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft316.6 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Passat vs. Mazda Mazda6 specs.

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda6 s Grand Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested122564%
Total Not Requested67536%

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