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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: $27,665

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $3,200

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,440

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $3,121

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142012
ModelMazda3Beetle
Trims Grand TouringTurbo
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $26,495 $23,395
Base Invoice $25,345 $22,459
Interior ambient lighting 250  
Door sill trim plates 125  
Navigation Package   1,600
Sunroof and Sound Package   3,000
6-speed automated manual   1,100
Xenon HID headlights   1,000
Interior ambient lighting 200  
Door sill trim plates 100  
Navigation Package   1,536
Sunroof and Sound Package   2,880
6-speed automated manual   1,056
Xenon HID headlights   860
Options (change) 375 6,700
Options (change) 300 6,332
Destination 795 770
Total Price $27,665 $30,865
Total Invoice $26,440 $29,561

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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: $5,515
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,333
Model Year20142012
ModelMazda3Beetle
Trims Grand TouringTurbo
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine184hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionT6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)27/37 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18235/40-19
Total Price$27,665$30,865
Adjustments for Features-2,3150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,350$30,865
Total Invoice$26,440$29,561
Adjustments for Features-2,2120
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,228$29,561

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20142012
ModelMazda3Beetle
Trims Grand TouringTurbo
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Rearview camera$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
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration $100
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Boost gauge $75
Cornering lights $50
Digital instruments$0 
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
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 
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$4,250$1,935
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,315$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,2120

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

Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20142012
ModelMazda3Beetle
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in99.9 in
Length175.6 in168.4 in
Width70.7 in71.2 in
Height57.3 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,002 lb.3,089 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.4 in49.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in31.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		20.2 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		47.1 ft329.9 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle Turbo

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
235/40HR19 tires400No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested150086%
Total Not Requested25014%
Sunroof and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested155071%
Total Not Requested62529%

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