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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: $27,590

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $17,510

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,155

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $17,130

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Model Year20182012
ModelMazda3Routan
TrimGrand TouringSEL Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Minivan, ext.
Base Price $23,895 $44,280
Base Invoice $22,862 $42,465
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 325  
Rear bumper protector 100  
Interior ambient lighting 250  
Cargo net 50  
Remote start 550  
Obstacle detection, rear 495  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,050  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 260  
Rear bumper protector 80  
Interior ambient lighting 200  
Cargo net 40  
Remote start 440  
Obstacle detection, rear 396  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,002  
Options (change) 2,820 0
Options (change) 2,418 0
Destination 875 820
Total Price $27,590 $45,100
Total Invoice $26,155 $43,285

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Routan

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,220
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,133
Model Year20182012
ModelMazda3Routan
TrimGrand TouringSEL Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Minivan, ext.
Engine184hp I4283hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)27/36 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9506, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18225/65-17
Total Price$27,590$45,100
Adjustments for Features0-7,290
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,590$37,810
Total Invoice$26,155$43,285
Adjustments for Features0-6,997
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,155$36,288

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Routan

Model Year20182012
ModelMazda3Routan
TrimGrand TouringSEL Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Minivan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$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 
911 assist$25 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Front side airbags$350 
G-vectoring control$100 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Console with shifter$150 
Overhead console storage compartments $100
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 
Black grille (optional)$0 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system $200
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
DVD-compatible player $0
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000
HD radio$50 
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation system $600
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Second DVD player for entertainment system $200
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Voice control for audio system$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
Compass $0
Conversation mirror $25
Digital instruments$0 
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat $200
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, 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$4,075$11,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,290
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,997

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Routan

Model Year20182012
ModelMazda3Routan
Body4dr Hatch4dr Minivan, ext.
Wheelbase106.3 in121.2 in
Length175.6 in202.5 in
Width70.7 in76.9 in
Height57.3 in68.9 in
Curb Weight3,076 lb.4,494 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.20.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in63.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.4 in64.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 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
20.2 ft332.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
20.283.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
47.1 ft3140.6 ft3

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