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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: $5,240

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,058

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $5,860

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920132013
ModelMazda3BeetleBeetle
TrimsTurboR-Line
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $18,625 $23,695 $30,135
Base Invoice $17,446 $22,747 $28,930
Grand Touring Package 2,270    
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,335    
Navigation system 1,950    
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package   5,600  
Grand Touring Package 2,117    
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,148    
Navigation system 1,677    
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package   5,376  
Options (change) 5,555 5,600 0
Options (change) 4,942 5,376 0
Destination 670 795 795
Total Price $24,850 $30,090 $30,930
Total Invoice $23,058 $28,918 $29,725

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,230
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,850
Model Year200920132013
ModelMazda3BeetleBeetle
TrimsTurboR-Line
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine156hp I4200hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionM5M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)222, 7400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17235/40-19235/40-19
Total Price$24,850$30,090$30,930
Adjustments for Features0-10-260
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,850$30,080$30,670
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$590
Total Invoice$23,058$28,918$29,725
Adjustments for Features0-10-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,058$28,908$29,475
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$567

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year200920132013
ModelMazda3BeetleBeetle
TrimsTurboR-Line
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed manual $150$150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200  
Proximity key $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200  
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear wiper$175  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325 $325
CD player $125 
HD radio  $50
iPod integration $100$100
SD Card slot $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  
Boost gauge $75$75
Cornering lights $50$50
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Metal pedals $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$1,750$1,760$2,010
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$10$260
Value of Feature Adjustments0-10-250

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20092013
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-dash200Yes
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle Turbo

Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
235/40HR19 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested350073%
Total Not Requested132527%

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