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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: $25,845

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $1,890

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,577

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $1,766

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122018
ModelMazda3Beetle
Trims Grand TouringSE
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $23,400 $24,020
Base Invoice $22,378 $23,058
Tech Package 1,400  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200  
Cargo mat 50  
Floor mats   235
Premium Package   2,500
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   130
Tech Package 1,204  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160  
Cargo mat 40  
Floor mats   185
Premium Package   2,150
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   100
Options (change) 1,650 2,865
Options (change) 1,404 2,435
Destination 795 850
Total Price $25,845 $27,735
Total Invoice $24,577 $26,343

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,630
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,519
Model Year20122018
ModelMazda3Beetle
Trims Grand TouringSE
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine167hp I4174hp I4
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)265, 10400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17235/45-18
Total Price$25,845$27,735
Adjustments for Features0-260
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,845$27,475
Total Invoice$24,577$26,343
Adjustments for Features0-247
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,577$26,096

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20122018
ModelMazda3Beetle
Trims Grand TouringSE
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Remote app $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
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 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates $100
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Total Value of Features$2,725$2,985
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$260
Value of Feature Adjustments0-247

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20122018
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 Weight2,897 lb.3,013 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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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested112582%
Total Not Requested25018%

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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