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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: $26,930

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $3,935

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,583

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $3,978

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012
ModelMazda3Beetle
TrimMazdaSpeed3Turbo
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $24,000 $23,395
Base Invoice $22,952 $22,459
Tech Package 2,135  
Navigation Package   1,600
Sunroof and Sound Package   3,000
Sport suspension (upgrade)   0
Xenon HID headlights   1,000
6-speed automated manual   1,100
Tech Package 1,836  
Navigation Package   1,536
Sunroof and Sound Package   2,880
Sport suspension (upgrade)   0
Xenon HID headlights   860
6-speed automated manual   1,056
Options (change) 2,135 6,700
Options (change) 1,836 6,332
Destination 795 770
Total Price $26,930 $30,865
Total Invoice $25,583 $29,561

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,025
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,106
Model Year20122012
ModelMazda3Beetle
TrimMazdaSpeed3Turbo
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine263hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionM6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)265, 10400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/40-19
Total Price$26,930$30,865
Adjustments for Features0-910
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,930$29,955
Total Invoice$25,583$29,561
Adjustments for Features0-872
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,583$28,689

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20122012
ModelMazda3Beetle
TrimMazdaSpeed3Turbo
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Hood scoop$100 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
iPod integration $100
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Cornering lights $50
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
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$3,000$3,910
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$910
Value of Feature Adjustments0-872

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

Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20122012
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 Weight3,281 lb.3,089 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in49.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in31.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		17.0 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		42.8 ft329.9 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Alarm100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested155070%
Total Not Requested67530%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle Turbo

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
235/40HR19 tires400No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested60034%
Total Not Requested115066%
Sunroof and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested65030%
Total Not Requested152570%

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