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Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen New Beetle Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen New Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,440

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $1,970

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,380

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $1,473

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082010
ModelMazda3New Beetle
Trims2.5L
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $18,025 $18,690
Base Invoice $16,873 $17,747
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,335  
Grand Touring Package 1,970  
Satellite radio 430  
Sunroof   1,000
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,148  
Grand Touring Package 1,838  
Satellite radio 344  
Sunroof   883
Options (change) 3,735 1,000
Options (change) 3,330 883
Destination 650 750
Total Price $22,410 $20,440
Total Invoice $20,853 $19,380

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,360
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,626
Model Year20082010
ModelMazda3New Beetle
Trims2.5L
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine156hp I4150hp I5
TransmissionM5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)222, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/55-16
Total Price$22,410$20,440
Adjustments for Features-3,3300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,080$20,440
Total Invoice$20,853$19,380
Adjustments for Features-3,0990
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,754$19,380

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20082010
ModelMazda3New Beetle
Trims2.5L
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Side curtain airbags$350 
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 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Fog lights$125 
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Trip computer$150 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Total Value of Features$3,770$440
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,330$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,0990

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20082010
ModelMazda3New Beetle
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.9 in98.7 in
Length176.6 in161.1 in
Width69.1 in67.9 in
Height57.7 in59.0 in
Curb Weight2,809 lb.2,885 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in52.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in39.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in49.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.1 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
43.8 ft327.2 ft3

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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
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Trip computer150No
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Automatic headlights125No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Alarm100No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
205/50VR17 tires400No
Total Requested70022%
Total Not Requested255078%

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