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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: $24,850

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $4,915

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,058

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $5,447

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092012
ModelMazda3Beetle
TrimsTurbo
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $18,625 $23,395
Base Invoice $17,446 $22,459
Grand Touring Package 2,270  
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,335  
Navigation system 1,950  
Navigation Package   1,600
Sunroof and Sound Package   3,000
Xenon HID headlights   1,000
Grand Touring Package 2,117  
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,148  
Navigation system 1,677  
Navigation Package   1,536
Sunroof and Sound Package   2,880
Xenon HID headlights   860
Options (change) 5,555 5,600
Options (change) 4,942 5,276
Destination 670 770
Total Price $24,850 $29,765
Total Invoice $23,058 $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: $4,905
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,437
Model Year20092012
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$24,850$29,765
Adjustments for Features0-10
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,850$29,755
Total Invoice$23,058$28,505
Adjustments for Features0-10
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,058$28,495

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20092012
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
SD Card slot $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Boost gauge $75
Cornering lights $50
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates $100
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$1,750$1,760
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$10
Value of Feature Adjustments0-10

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20092012
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		43.8 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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Automatic headlights125No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
205/50VR17 tires400No
Total Requested225064%
Total Not Requested125036%
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
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested130060%
Total Not Requested87540%

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