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Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Beetle Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,190

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $2,000

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,347

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $2,827

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062013
ModelMazda3Beetle
Trims2.5L
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $17,370 $19,995
Base Invoice $16,262 $19,195
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,335  
Grand Touring Package 1,795  
Satellite radio 430  
Navigation system 1,750  
5-speed shiftable automatic 950  
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package   4,300
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,100
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,148  
Grand Touring Package 1,673  
Satellite radio 344  
Navigation system 1,505  
5-speed shiftable automatic 855  
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package   4,128
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,056
Options (change) 6,260 5,400
Options (change) 5,525 5,184
Destination 560 795
Total Price $24,190 $26,190
Total Invoice $22,347 $25,174

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,510
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,222
Model Year20062013
ModelMazda3Beetle
Trims2.5L
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine160hp I4170hp I5
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/31 MPG22/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)222, 7400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17235/45-18
Total Price$24,190$26,190
Adjustments for Features-1,5100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,680$26,190
Total Invoice$22,347$25,174
Adjustments for Features-1,3950
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,952$25,174

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20062013
ModelMazda3Beetle
Trims2.5L
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Proximity key $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Stability control $400
Traction control $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
iPod integration $100
MP3-compatible player $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Fog lights$125 
Heated mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Total Value of Features$4,025$2,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,510$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,3950

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

Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20062013
ModelMazda3Beetle
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.9 in99.9 in
Length176.6 in168.4 in
Width69.1 in71.2 in
Height57.7 in58.5 in
Curb Weight2,879 lb.2,983 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in49.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in31.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		17.1 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		31.2 ft329.9 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Tire-pressure monitor75Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Automatic headlights125No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Alarm100No
205/50VR17 tires400No
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested112532%
Total Not Requested240068%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle 2.5L

Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
235/45HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested190060%
Total Not Requested127540%

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