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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: $27,680

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $5,690

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,235

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $5,834

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132016
ModelMazda3Beetle
TrimMazdaSpeed3R-Line SEL
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $24,200 $31,450
Base Invoice $23,143 $30,193
Tech Package 2,485  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200  
6-speed automated manual   1,100
Tech Package 2,137  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160  
6-speed automated manual   1,056
Options (change) 2,685 1,100
Options (change) 2,297 1,056
Destination 795 820
Total Price $27,680 $33,370
Total Invoice $26,235 $32,069

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,480
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,710
Model Year20132016
ModelMazda3Beetle
TrimMazdaSpeed3R-Line SEL
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine263hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionM6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG24/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)265, 10400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/40-19
Total Price$27,680$33,370
Adjustments for Features0-2,210
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,680$31,160
Total Invoice$26,235$32,069
Adjustments for Features0-2,124
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,235$29,945

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20132016
ModelMazda3Beetle
TrimMazdaSpeed3R-Line SEL
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed automated manual $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
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 
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 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
Mirrorlink support $0
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Chronometer $100
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
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$2,825$5,035
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,210
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,124

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

Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20132016
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
HD radio50Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
App support0Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested195085%
Total Not Requested35015%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL

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

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