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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: $31,260

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $155

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,615

Mazda Mazda6 i Grand Touring   
Difference: $293

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122015
ModelPassatPassatPassatMazda6
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premiumi Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,895 $32,195 $32,950 $29,895
Base Invoice $28,670 $30,876 $31,600 $28,235
Cargo net 95 95 95 50
Cargo mat 125 125 125 75
Rear spoiler 375 375 375  
Remote start       575
Cargo net 69 69 69 40
Cargo mat 99 99 99 60
Rear spoiler 300 300 300  
Remote start       460
Options (change) 595 595 595 700
Options (change) 468 468 468 560
Destination 770 770 770 820
Total Price $31,260 $33,560 $34,315 $31,415
Total Invoice $29,908 $32,114 $32,838 $29,615

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Mazda Mazda6

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda6 i Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,115
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,490
Model Year2012201220122015
ModelPassatPassatPassatMazda6
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premiumi Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6184hp I4
TransmissionT6S6S6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9400, 9231, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18225/45-19
Total Price$31,260$33,560$34,315$31,415
Adjustments for Features00-100-1,270
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,260$33,560$34,215$30,145
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,300$2,955$0
Total Invoice$29,908$32,114$32,838$29,615
Adjustments for Features00-96-1,197
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,908$32,114$32,742$28,418
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,206$2,834$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Mazda Mazda6

Model Year2012201220122015
ModelPassatPassatPassatMazda6
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premiumi Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  $1100
6-speed automated manual $1100$1100 
FWD$0$0$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200
Blind spot warning system   $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Rearview camera   $200
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Rear air vents   $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
iPod integration$100$100$100 
Media drive$15$15$15 
Pandora internet radio connectivity   $0
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Surround sound   $250
USB port   $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Compass   $0
Cornering lights$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,130$2,130$2,230$3,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$100$1,270
Value of Feature Adjustments00-96-1,197

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Mazda Mazda6

Model Year20122015
ModelPassatMazda6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in111.4 in
Length191.6 in191.5 in
Width72.2 in72.4 in
Height58.5 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,167 lb.3,184 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.1 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in38.7 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft314.8 ft3

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