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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: $32,420

Mazda Mazda3 Turbo   
Difference: $5,790

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120212021
ModelRoutanMazda3Mazda3
TrimSELTurboPremium Plus
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $37,390 $31,050 $33,900
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   325 325
Cargo net   50 50
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   260 260
Cargo net   40 40
Options (change) 0 375 375
Options (change) 0 300 300
Destination 820 995 995
Total Price $38,210 $32,420 $35,270

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,935
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $35,388
Model Year201120212021
ModelRoutanMazda3Mazda3
TrimSELTurboPremium Plus
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine283hp V6250hp I4250hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG23/32 MPG23/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 12?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17215/45-18215/45-18
Total Price$38,210$32,420$35,270
Adjustments for Features0-145-145
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,210$32,275$35,125
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,850

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201120212021
ModelRoutanMazda3Mazda3
TrimSELTurboPremium Plus
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Cruise control$150  
Dual power sliding doors$800  
Power flip-out rear side windows$125  
Power liftgate$350  
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Proximity key $250$250
Remote start$150  
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 
911 assist $25$25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Following distance indicator $25$25
Forward collision warning $200$200
Front side airbags $350$350
G-vectoring control $100$100
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter $150$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 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Rear wiper$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Rear bumper protector$40  
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
DVD-compatible player$0  
HD radio $50$50
iPod integration$100  
Media drive$15  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Navigation system$600  
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic information$25  
USB port $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Voice recorder$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Compass$0  
Conversation mirror$25  
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350
Heated mirrors$25  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
LED headlights $1000$1000
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
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  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$9,530$9,675$9,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$145$145
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6-5

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20112021
ModelRoutanMazda3
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Hatch
Wheelbase121.2 in107.3 in
Length202.5 in175.6 in
Width76.9 in70.7 in
Height68.9 in56.7 in
Curb Weight4,494 lb.3,371 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room63.0 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room64.7 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in50.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in35.1 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 ft320.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
83.0 ft320.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
140.6 ft30.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Turbo

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Premium Plus

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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