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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: $23,530

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $21,570

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,724

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $21,561

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122006
ModelRoutanMazda3
TrimSEL Premiums
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Hatch
Base Price $44,280 $17,370
Base Invoice $42,465 $16,262
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   175
Grand Touring Package   1,795
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.   1,335
Navigation system   1,750
Satellite radio   430
Universal garage door opener   75
Cargo net   40
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   140
Grand Touring Package   1,673
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.   1,148
Navigation system   1,505
Satellite radio   344
Universal garage door opener   60
Cargo net   32
Options (change) 0 5,600
Options (change) 0 4,902
Destination 820 560
Total Price $45,100 $23,530
Total Invoice $43,285 $21,724

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,600
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,032
Model Year20122006
ModelRoutanMazda3
TrimSEL Premiums
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Hatch
Engine283hp V6160hp I4
TransmissionT6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG26/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)506, 9222, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17205/50-17
Total Price$45,100$23,530
Adjustments for Features-10,9700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,130$23,530
Total Invoice$43,285$21,724
Adjustments for Features-10,5290
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,756$21,724

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20122006
ModelRoutanMazda3
TrimSEL Premiums
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manual $0
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$12,240$1,270
Value of Feature Adjustments$10,970$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-10,5290

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20122006
ModelRoutanMazda3
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Hatch
Wheelbase121.2 in103.9 in
Length202.5 in176.6 in
Width76.9 in69.1 in
Height68.9 in57.7 in
Curb Weight4,494 lb.2,808 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room63.0 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.9 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room64.7 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in36.3 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 ft317.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		83.0 ft317.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		140.6 ft331.2 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain 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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