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Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Routan Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Routan Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,030

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $21,070

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,124

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $21,161

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062012
ModelMazda3Routan
TrimsSEL Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Minivan, ext.
Base Price $17,370 $44,280
Base Invoice $16,262 $42,465
Grand Touring Package 1,795  
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,335  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 175  
CD changer, in-dash 500  
Satellite radio 430  
Navigation system 1,750  
Universal garage door opener 75  
Cargo net 40  
Grand Touring Package 1,673  
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,148  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 140  
CD changer, in-dash 400  
Satellite radio 344  
Navigation system 1,505  
Universal garage door opener 60  
Cargo net 32  
Options (change) 6,100 0
Options (change) 5,302 0
Destination 560 820
Total Price $24,030 $45,100
Total Invoice $22,124 $43,285

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Routan

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,100
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,632
Model Year20062012
ModelMazda3Routan
TrimsSEL Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Minivan, ext.
Engine160hp I4283hp V6
TransmissionM5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/32 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)222, 7506, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/65-17
Total Price$24,030$45,100
Adjustments for Features0-10,970
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,030$34,130
Total Invoice$22,124$43,285
Adjustments for Features0-10,529
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,124$32,756

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Routan

Model Year20062012
ModelMazda3Routan
TrimsSEL Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Minivan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Dual power sliding doors $800
Power flip-out rear side windows $125
Power liftgate $350
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Proximity key $250
Remote start $150
Sunshades, second row $125
Sunshades, third row $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Front side airbags$350 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Stability control $400
Traction control $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Console with shifter$150 
Overhead console storage compartments $100
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Removable console $200
Roof rails $250
Second-row under-floor storage $150
Sliding center console $50
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear HVAC unit $400
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system $200
Aux input $50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
DVD-compatible player $0
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
Second DVD player for entertainment system $200
Surround sound $250
Traffic information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Conversation mirror $25
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Heated second row seats $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, third row seats $150
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200
Total Value of Features$1,270$12,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$10,970
Value of Feature Adjustments0-10,529

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See a complete comparison of Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Routan features.

Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Routan

Model Year20062012
ModelMazda3Routan
Body4dr Hatch4dr Minivan, ext.
Wheelbase103.9 in121.2 in
Length176.6 in202.5 in
Width69.1 in76.9 in
Height57.7 in68.9 in
Curb Weight2,808 lb.4,494 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.20.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in63.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in64.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in36.3 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in62.0 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in31.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		17.1 ft332.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		17.183.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		31.2 ft3140.6 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Routan specs.

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

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
205/50VR17 tires400No
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested295086%
Total Not Requested50014%
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%

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