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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: $4,960

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,583

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $5,063

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220142014
ModelMazda3BeetleBeetle
TrimMazdaSpeed3R-LineGSR
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $24,000 $24,995 $29,995
Base Invoice $22,952 $23,995 $28,795
Tech Package 2,135    
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package   5,300  
6-speed automated manual   1,100 1,100
Tech Package 1,836    
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package   5,088  
6-speed automated manual   1,056 1,056
Options (change) 2,135 6,400 1,100
Options (change) 1,836 6,144 1,056
Destination 795 820 795
Total Price $26,930 $32,215 $31,890
Total Invoice $25,583 $30,959 $30,646

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,575
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,732
Model Year201220142014
ModelMazda3BeetleBeetle
TrimMazdaSpeed3R-LineGSR
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine263hp I4210hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionM6S6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG24/30 MPG24/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)265, 10400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/40-19235/40-19
Total Price$26,930$32,215$31,890
Adjustments for Features0-1,135-1,385
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,930$31,080$30,505
Cost Above Minimum$0$575$0
Total Invoice$25,583$30,959$30,646
Adjustments for Features0-1,091-1,331
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,583$29,868$29,315
Cost Above Minimum$0$553$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year201220142014
ModelMazda3BeetleBeetle
TrimMazdaSpeed3R-LineGSR
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed automated manual $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200  
Remote app $25$25
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$15
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear wiper$175  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
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
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$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 
Automatic headlights$125  
Cornering lights $50$50
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
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  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,125$4,260$4,510
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,135$1,385
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,091-1,331

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

Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20122014
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 Weight3,281 lb.3,104 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
Blind spot warning system200No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Total Requested155070%
Total Not Requested67530%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle R-Line

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
235/40HR19 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested155034%
Total Not Requested307566%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle GSR

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%

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