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Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen New Beetle Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen New Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,429

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI   
Difference: $3,551

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,052

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI   
Difference: $3,749

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122006
ModelMazda3Mazda3New Beetle
Trimi Grand Tourings Grand Touring2.5 / TDI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $23,150 $23,400 $17,180
Base Invoice $22,141 $22,378 $16,107
Satellite radio 430 430 375
All-weather floor mats 80 80 99
Universal garage door opener 75 75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200 200  
Fog lights 325    
Package 1     1,390
Package 2     1,755
Satellite radio 344 344 331
All-weather floor mats 64 64 64
Universal garage door opener 60 60  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160 160  
Fog lights 260    
Package 1     1,291
Package 2     1,629
Options (change) 1,110 785 3,619
Options (change) 888 628 3,315
Destination 795 795 630
Total Price $25,055 $24,980 $21,429
Total Invoice $23,824 $23,801 $20,052

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $159
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $173
Model Year201220122006
ModelMazda3Mazda3New Beetle
Trimi Grand Tourings Grand Touring2.5 / TDI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine155hp I4167hp I4150hp I5
TransmissionT6M6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)265, 10265, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/50-17225/45-17
Total Price$25,055$24,980$21,429
Adjustments for Features-3,785-3,4350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,270$21,545$21,429
Cost Above Minimum$0$275$0
Total Invoice$23,824$23,801$20,052
Adjustments for Features-3,599-3,2730
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,225$20,528$20,052
Cost Above Minimum$0$303$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year201220122006
ModelMazda3Mazda3New Beetle
Trimi Grand Tourings Grand Touring2.5 / TDI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manual $150 
5-speed manual  $0
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Proximity key $250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
Navigation system$600$600 
Surround sound$250$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0 
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Total Value of Features$4,100$3,750$315
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,785$3,435$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,599-3,2730

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

Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20122006
ModelMazda3New Beetle
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.9 in98.7 in
Length177.4 in161.1 in
Width69.1 in67.9 in
Height57.9 in59.0 in
Curb Weight2,897 lb.2,885 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in52.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in39.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in49.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		17.0 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		42.8 ft327.2 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI

Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested110099%
Total Not Requested151%
Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
225/45HR17 tires400No
Total Requested142574%
Total Not Requested50026%

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