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Volkswagen Routan vs. Mazda Mazda3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Routan vs. Mazda Mazda3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,090

Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring   
Difference: $13,120

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,852

Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring   
Difference: $12,825

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120122012
ModelRoutanMazda3Mazda3
TrimSELi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $37,390 $23,150 $23,400
Base Invoice $35,857 $22,141 $22,378
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   200 200
Cargo net   40 40
Universal garage door opener   75 75
Remote start   350 350
Satellite radio   430 430
Rear bumper protector   50 50
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   160 160
Cargo net   32 32
Universal garage door opener   60 60
Remote start   280 280
Satellite radio   344 344
Rear bumper protector   40 40
Options (change) 0 1,145 1,145
Options (change) 0 916 916
Destination 820 795 795
Total Price $38,210 $25,090 $25,340
Total Invoice $36,677 $23,852 $24,089

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,630
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,553
Model Year201120122012
ModelRoutanMazda3Mazda3
TrimSELi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine283hp V6155hp I4167hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6265, 10265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17205/55-16205/50-17
Total Price$38,210$25,090$25,340
Adjustments for Features-5,715-2250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,495$24,865$25,340
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$475
Total Invoice$36,677$23,852$24,089
Adjustments for Features-5,486-2140
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,191$23,638$24,089
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$451

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201120122012
ModelRoutanMazda3Mazda3
TrimSELi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Dual power sliding doors$800  
Power flip-out rear side windows$125  
Power liftgate$350  
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Proximity key  $250
Sunshades, second row$125  
Sunshades, third row$125  
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Front side airbags $350$350
Rearview camera$200  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Console with shifter $150$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 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control$125 $125
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0  
iPod integration$100  
Media drive$15  
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
Surround sound $250$250
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Voice recorder$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  
Conversation mirror$25  
Fog lights  $125
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
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  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power recliner, third row seats$150  
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$8,590$3,100$2,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,715$225$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,486-2140

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20112012
ModelRoutanMazda3
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Hatch
Wheelbase121.2 in103.9 in
Length202.5 in177.4 in
Width76.9 in69.1 in
Height68.9 in57.9 in
Curb Weight4,495 lb.2,897 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room63.0 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room64.7 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.2 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in36.2 in
Row 3 Headroom37.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room62.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom31.8 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.3 ft317.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
83.0 ft317.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
140.6 ft342.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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