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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: $26,310

Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring   
Difference: $18,790

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,940

Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring   
Difference: $18,345

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220132013
ModelRoutanMazda3Mazda3
TrimSEL Premiumi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $44,280 $23,300 $24,850
Base Invoice $42,465 $22,283 $23,766
Tech Package   1,500  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   200 200
Cargo net   40 40
Universal garage door opener   75 75
Remote start   350 350
Rear bumper protector   50 50
Tech Package   1,290  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   160 160
Cargo net   32 32
Universal garage door opener   60 60
Remote start   280 280
Rear bumper protector   40 40
Options (change) 0 2,215 715
Options (change) 0 1,862 572
Destination 820 795 795
Total Price $45,100 $26,310 $26,360
Total Invoice $43,285 $24,940 $25,133

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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: $10,200
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,101
Model Year201220132013
ModelRoutanMazda3Mazda3
TrimSEL Premiumi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine283hp V6155hp I4167hp I4
TransmissionT6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)506, 9265, 10265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17205/55-16205/50-17
Total Price$45,100$26,310$26,360
Adjustments for Features-8,59000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,510$26,310$26,360
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$50
Total Invoice$43,285$24,940$25,133
Adjustments for Features-8,24400
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,041$24,940$25,133
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$193

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201220132013
ModelRoutanMazda3Mazda3
TrimSEL Premiumi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manual $150$150
FWD$0$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$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Front side airbags $350$350
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
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 
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 
Additional screen for entertainment system$200  
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000  
HD radio $50$50
iPod integration$100  
Media drive$15  
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
Second DVD player for entertainment system$200  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic information$25  
USB port $25$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  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
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  
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, 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$10,540$1,950$1,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,590$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,24400

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

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20122013
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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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Routan vs. Mazda Mazda3 specs.

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested127584%
Total Not Requested25016%

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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