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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: $26,310

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $18,790

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,949

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $18,336

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012
ModelMazda3Routan
Trims Grand TouringSEL Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Minivan, ext.
Base Price $23,400 $44,280
Base Invoice $22,378 $42,465
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200  
Tech Package 1,400  
Rear bumper protector 50  
Cargo net 40  
Universal garage door opener 75  
Remote start 350  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160  
Tech Package 1,204  
Rear bumper protector 40  
Cargo net 32  
Universal garage door opener 60  
Remote start 280  
Options (change) 2,115 0
Options (change) 1,776 0
Destination 795 820
Total Price $26,310 $45,100
Total Invoice $24,949 $43,285

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Routan

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,100
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,996
Model Year20122012
ModelMazda3Routan
Trims Grand TouringSEL Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Minivan, ext.
Engine167hp I4283hp V6
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)265, 10506, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/65-17
Total Price$26,310$45,100
Adjustments for Features0-8,690
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,310$36,410
Total Invoice$24,949$43,285
Adjustments for Features0-8,340
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,949$34,945

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Routan

Model Year20122012
ModelMazda3Routan
Trims Grand TouringSEL Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Minivan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
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
Sunshades, second row $125
Sunshades, third row $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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
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 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear HVAC unit $400
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system $200
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player $0
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Second DVD player for entertainment system $200
Traffic information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Voice recorder $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Conversation mirror $25
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, third row seats $150
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$1,850$10,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,690
Value of Feature Adjustments0-8,340

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Routan

Model Year20122012
ModelMazda3Routan
Body4dr Hatch4dr Minivan, ext.
Wheelbase103.9 in121.2 in
Length177.4 in202.5 in
Width69.1 in76.9 in
Height57.9 in68.9 in
Curb Weight2,897 lb.4,495 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.20.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in63.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in64.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 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
17.0 ft332.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
17.083.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
42.8 ft3140.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested112582%
Total Not Requested25018%

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