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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: $28,920

Mazda Mazda3 Premium   
Difference: $16,180

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122020
ModelRoutanMazda3
TrimSEL PremiumPremium
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Hatch
Base Price $44,280 $27,500
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   325
Cargo net   50
Rear bumper protector   100
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   260
Cargo net   40
Rear bumper protector   80
Options (change) 0 475
Options (change) 0 380
Destination 820 945
Total Price $45,100 $28,920

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,265
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $37,243
Model Year20122020
ModelRoutanMazda3
TrimSEL PremiumPremium
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Hatch
Engine283hp V6186hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG26/35 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)506, 9?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17215/45-18
Total Price$45,100$28,920
Adjustments for Features-4,9150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,185$28,920

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20122020
ModelRoutanMazda3
TrimSEL PremiumPremium
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Cruise control$150 
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
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Following distance indicator $25
Forward collision warning $200
Front side airbags $350
G-vectoring control $100
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning $200
Lane keeping assist $400
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Pedestrian detection $50
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 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system$200 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000 
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation system$600 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Second DVD player for entertainment system$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Voice control for audio system $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Voice recorder$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass$0 
Conversation mirror$25 
Fog lights$125 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Heated mirrors$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights $1000
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights$500 
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 lumbar adjuster, 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 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$12,215$7,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,915$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,7170

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20122020
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.3,082 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 Premium

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

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