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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: $25,565

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $19,535

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,630

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $19,655

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122009
ModelRoutanMazda3
TrimSEL Premiums
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Hatch
Base Price $44,280 $18,625
Base Invoice $42,465 $17,446
Grand Touring Package   2,270
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.   1,335
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   200
Cargo net   40
Universal garage door opener   75
Remote start   350
Rear bumper protector   50
Navigation system   1,950
Grand Touring Package   2,117
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.   1,148
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   160
Cargo net   32
Universal garage door opener   60
Remote start   280
Rear bumper protector   40
Navigation system   1,677
Options (change) 0 6,270
Options (change) 0 5,514
Destination 820 670
Total Price $45,100 $25,565
Total Invoice $43,285 $23,630

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,445
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,971
Model Year20122009
ModelRoutanMazda3
TrimSEL Premiums
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Hatch
Engine283hp V6156hp I4
TransmissionT6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)506, 9222, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17205/50-17
Total Price$45,100$25,565
Adjustments for Features-10,0900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,010$25,565
Total Invoice$43,285$23,630
Adjustments for Features-9,6840
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,601$23,630

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20122009
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 
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 
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 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
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 
Surround sound$250 
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 
Heated mirrors$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
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, driver 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$11,490$1,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$10,090$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9,6840

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20122009
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 Weight4,495 lb.2,809 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 ft343.8 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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
205/50VR17 tires400No
Total Requested292585%
Total Not Requested50015%
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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