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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: $24,005

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $5,760

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,208

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $6,297

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072012
ModelMazda3Beetle
TrimsTurbo
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $17,680 $23,395
Base Invoice $16,551 $22,459
Grand Touring Package 2,215  
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,335  
Satellite radio 430  
Navigation system 1,750  
Navigation Package   1,600
Sunroof and Sound Package   3,000
Xenon HID headlights   1,000
Grand Touring Package 2,065  
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,148  
Satellite radio 344  
Navigation system 1,505  
Navigation Package   1,536
Sunroof and Sound Package   2,880
Xenon HID headlights   860
Options (change) 5,730 5,600
Options (change) 5,062 5,276
Destination 595 770
Total Price $24,005 $29,765
Total Invoice $22,208 $28,505

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,970
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,491
Model Year20072012
ModelMazda3Beetle
TrimsTurbo
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine156hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionM5M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)222, 7400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17235/40-19
Total Price$24,005$29,765
Adjustments for Features-2100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,795$29,765
Total Invoice$22,208$28,505
Adjustments for Features-1940
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,014$28,505

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20072012
ModelMazda3Beetle
TrimsTurbo
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Proximity key $250
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 
Infotainment 
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 
Boost gauge $75
Cornering lights $50
Heated mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$1,350$1,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$210$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1940

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20072012
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 Weight2,809 lb.2,940 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 surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Automatic headlights125No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
205/50VR17 tires400No
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested295075%
Total Not Requested100025%
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 Turbo

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
235/40HR19 tires400No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested150086%
Total Not Requested25014%
Sunroof and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested130060%
Total Not Requested87540%

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