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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: $23,455

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $4,280

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,664

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $4,679

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062018
ModelMazda3Beetle
TrimsSE
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $17,370 $24,020
Base Invoice $16,262 $23,058
Grand Touring Package 1,795  
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,335  
Navigation system 1,750  
Cargo mat 40  
Satellite radio 430  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 175  
Floor mats   235
Premium Package   2,500
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   130
Grand Touring Package 1,673  
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,148  
Navigation system 1,505  
Cargo mat 32  
Satellite radio 344  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 140  
Floor mats   185
Premium Package   2,150
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   100
Options (change) 5,525 2,865
Options (change) 4,842 2,435
Destination 560 850
Total Price $23,455 $27,735
Total Invoice $21,664 $26,343

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,790
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,314
Model Year20062018
ModelMazda3Beetle
TrimsSE
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine160hp I4174hp I4
TransmissionM5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/34 MPG26/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)222, 7400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17235/45-18
Total Price$23,455$27,735
Adjustments for Features0-2,490
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,455$25,245
Total Invoice$21,664$26,343
Adjustments for Features0-2,365
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,664$23,978

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20062018
ModelMazda3Beetle
TrimsSE
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Stability control $400
Traction control $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Mirrorlink support $0
MP3-compatible player $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Heated mirrors $25
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$1,675$4,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,490
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,365

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20062018
ModelMazda3Beetle
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.9 in100.0 in
Length176.6 in168.4 in
Width69.1 in71.2 in
Height57.7 in58.5 in
Curb Weight2,779 lb.3,012 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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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Tire-pressure monitor75Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
205/50VR17 tires400No
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested205059%
Total Not Requested140041%
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
235/45HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Cornering lights50No
LED tail lights0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested122549%
Total Not Requested127551%

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