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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: $27,435

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $6,065

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,457

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $6,712

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102017
ModelMazda3Beetle
TrimMazdaSpeed3R-Line SEL
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $23,195 $32,550
Base Invoice $21,717 $31,249
Moonroof and Bose Package 1,395  
Tech Package 1,895  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   130
Moonroof and Bose Package 1,200  
Tech Package 1,630  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   100
Options (change) 3,490 130
Options (change) 2,990 100
Destination 750 820
Total Price $27,435 $33,500
Total Invoice $25,457 $32,169

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,930
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,702
Model Year20102017
ModelMazda3Beetle
TrimMazdaSpeed3R-Line SEL
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine263hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionM6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG23/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)242, 10400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/40-19
Total Price$27,435$33,500
Adjustments for Features0-3,135
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,435$30,365
Total Invoice$25,457$32,169
Adjustments for Features0-3,010
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,457$29,159

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20102017
ModelMazda3Beetle
TrimMazdaSpeed3R-Line SEL
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Remote app $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear wiper$175 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Hood scoop$100 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Mirrorlink support $0
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Chronometer $100
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
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 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,475$5,610
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,135
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,010

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20102017
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.3,104 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-dash200No
Surround sound250No
Bose, 242W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90053%
Total Not Requested80047%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
Bose, 242W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested105054%
Total Not Requested90046%

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