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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: $27,235

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $3,695

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,297

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $4,428

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102013
ModelMazda3Beetle
TrimMazdaSpeed3R-Line
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $23,195 $30,135
Base Invoice $21,717 $28,930
Moonroof and Bose Package 1,395  
Tech Package 1,895  
Moonroof and Bose Package 1,200  
Tech Package 1,630  
Options (change) 3,290 0
Options (change) 2,830 0
Destination 750 795
Total Price $27,235 $30,930
Total Invoice $25,297 $29,725

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,585
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,322
Model Year20102013
ModelMazda3Beetle
TrimMazdaSpeed3R-Line
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine263hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionM6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG23/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)242, 10400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/40-19
Total Price$27,235$30,930
Adjustments for Features0-110
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,235$30,820
Total Invoice$25,297$29,725
Adjustments for Features0-106
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,297$29,619

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20102013
ModelMazda3Beetle
TrimMazdaSpeed3R-Line
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear wiper$175 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Hood scoop$100 
Infotainment 
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights $50
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Heated front seats $200
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Partial leather seating sufaces$450 
Total Value of Features$2,350$2,460
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$110
Value of Feature Adjustments0-106

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20102013
ModelMazda3Beetle
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.9 in99.9 in
Length177.4 in168.4 in
Width69.1 in71.2 in
Height57.9 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,221 lb.3,042 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in49.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in31.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.0 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
43.8 ft329.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3

Moonroof and Bose Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250No
Bose, 242W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110065%
Total Not Requested60035%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250No
Bose, 242W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Proximity key250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Total Requested125064%
Total Not Requested70036%

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