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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: $24,320

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $3,415

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,544

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $3,799

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112018
ModelMazda3Mazda3Beetle
TrimsMazdaSpeed3SE
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $20,045 $23,700 $24,020
Base Invoice $18,771 $22,191 $23,058
Tech Package 1,835 2,515  
Moonroof and Bose Package 1,395 1,395  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200 200  
Cargo mat 50 50  
Floor mats     235
Premium Package     2,500
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     130
Tech Package 1,578 2,163  
Moonroof and Bose Package 1,200 1,200  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160 160  
Cargo mat 40 40  
Floor mats     185
Premium Package     2,150
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     100
Options (change) 3,480 4,160 2,865
Options (change) 2,978 3,563 2,435
Destination 795 795 850
Total Price $24,320 $28,655 $27,735
Total Invoice $22,544 $26,549 $26,343

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,130
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,629
Model Year201120112018
ModelMazda3Mazda3Beetle
TrimsMazdaSpeed3SE
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine167hp I4263hp I4174hp I4
TransmissionM6M6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)242, 10242, 10400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/40-18235/45-18
Total Price$24,320$28,655$27,735
Adjustments for Features0-1,650-2,285
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,320$27,005$25,450
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,685$0
Total Invoice$22,544$26,549$26,343
Adjustments for Features0-1,529-2,170
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,544$25,020$24,173
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,476$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year201120112018
ModelMazda3Mazda3Beetle
TrimsMazdaSpeed3SE
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$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 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear wiper$175$175 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential $500 
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 
Hood scoop $100 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
HD radio  $50
Mirrorlink support  $0
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound$250$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 
Boost gauge $75 
Compass$0$0 
Cornering lights  $50
Heated mirrors  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Heated front seats  $200
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Metal pedals $75 
Partial leather seating sufaces $450 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$1,550$3,200$3,835
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,650$2,285
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,529-2,170

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20112018
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 Weight3,006 lb.3,013 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 s

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested177588%
Total Not Requested25012%
Moonroof and Bose Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
Bose, 242W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90053%
Total Not Requested80047%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
Bose, 242W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested177563%
Total Not Requested105037%
Moonroof and Bose Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
Bose, 242W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90053%
Total Not Requested80047%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
235/45HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Cornering lights50No
LED tail lights0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested122549%
Total Not Requested127551%

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