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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: $28,315

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $16,785

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,968

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $16,317

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122016
ModelRoutanMazda3
TrimSEL Premiums Grand Touring
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Hatch
Base Price $44,280 $25,445
Base Invoice $42,465 $24,343
Cargo net   60
Universal garage door opener   125
Interior ambient lighting   250
Obstacle detection, rear   450
Rear bumper protector   100
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,050
Cargo net   48
Universal garage door opener   100
Interior ambient lighting   200
Obstacle detection, rear   360
Rear bumper protector   80
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,002
Options (change) 0 2,035
Options (change) 0 1,790
Destination 820 835
Total Price $45,100 $28,315
Total Invoice $43,285 $26,968

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,920
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,728
Model Year20122016
ModelRoutanMazda3
TrimSEL Premiums Grand Touring
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Hatch
Engine283hp V6184hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG28/39 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)506, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17215/45-18
Total Price$45,100$28,315
Adjustments for Features-6,8650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,235$28,315
Total Invoice$43,285$26,968
Adjustments for Features-6,5890
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,696$26,968

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20122016
ModelRoutanMazda3
TrimSEL Premiums Grand Touring
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
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 
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 
911 assist $25
Front side airbags $350
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Console with shifter $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 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Exterior 
Black grille (optional) $0
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system$200 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player$0 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000 
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Second DVD player for entertainment system$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
USB port $25
Voice recorder$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass$0 
Conversation mirror$25 
Digital instruments $0
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Steering-linked headlights $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, 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 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$10,240$3,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,865$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,5890

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

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20122016
ModelRoutanMazda3
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Hatch
Wheelbase121.2 in106.3 in
Length202.5 in175.6 in
Width76.9 in70.7 in
Height68.9 in57.3 in
Curb Weight4,494 lb.2,999 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room63.0 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room64.7 in54.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in35.8 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 ft320.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		83.0 ft320.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		140.6 ft347.1 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%

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