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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: $3,555

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,297

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $4,293

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020142014
ModelMazda3BeetleBeetle
TrimMazdaSpeed3R-LineGSR
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $23,195 $24,995 $29,995
Base Invoice $21,717 $23,995 $28,795
Moonroof and Bose Package 1,395    
Tech Package 1,895    
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package   5,300  
Moonroof and Bose Package 1,200    
Tech Package 1,630    
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package   5,088  
Options (change) 3,290 5,300 0
Options (change) 2,830 5,088 0
Destination 750 820 795
Total Price $27,235 $31,115 $30,790
Total Invoice $25,297 $29,903 $29,590

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,220
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,971
Model Year201020142014
ModelMazda3BeetleBeetle
TrimMazdaSpeed3R-LineGSR
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine263hp I4210hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG23/31 MPG23/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)242, 10400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/40-19235/40-19
Total Price$27,235$31,115$30,790
Adjustments for Features0-85-335
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,235$31,030$30,455
Cost Above Minimum$0$575$0
Total Invoice$25,297$29,903$29,590
Adjustments for Features0-82-322
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,297$29,821$29,268
Cost Above Minimum$0$553$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year201020142014
ModelMazda3BeetleBeetle
TrimMazdaSpeed3R-LineGSR
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200  
Remote app $25$25
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear wiper$175  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500  
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Hood scoop$100  
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0$0
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325 $325
CD player $125 
HD radio  $50
iPod integration $100$100
SD Card slot $25$25
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights $50$50
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Partial leather seating sufaces$450  
Total Value of Features$2,675$2,760$3,010
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$85$335
Value of Feature Adjustments0-82-322

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See a complete comparison of Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Beetle features.

Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20102014
ModelMazda3Beetle
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.9 in100.0 in
Length177.4 in168.4 in
Width69.1 in71.2 in
Height57.9 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,221 lb.3,056 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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See a complete comparison of Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Beetle specs.

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
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested125064%
Total Not Requested70036%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle R-Line

Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
235/40HR19 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested215046%
Total Not Requested247554%

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