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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: $22,060

Mazda Mazda3 i Touring   
Difference: $2,275

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,004

Mazda Mazda3 i Touring   
Difference: $2,325

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420182018
ModelMazda3Mazda3BeetleBeetle
Trimi Touringi Grand TouringCoastSE
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $20,095 $23,245 $23,120 $24,020
Base Invoice $19,231 $22,241 $22,194 $23,058
Door sill trim plates 125 125    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 175 175    
Cargo mat 70 70    
Sunroof 800      
Floor mats     235 235
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     130 130
Door sill trim plates 100 100    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 140 140    
Cargo mat 50 50    
Sunroof 688      
Floor mats     185 185
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     100 100
Options (change) 1,170 370 365 365
Options (change) 978 290 285 285
Destination 795 795 850 850
Total Price $22,060 $24,410 $24,335 $25,235
Total Invoice $21,004 $23,326 $23,329 $24,193

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 i Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $415
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $542
Model Year2014201420182018
ModelMazda3Mazda3BeetleBeetle
Trimi Touringi Grand TouringCoastSE
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine155hp I4155hp I4174hp I4174hp I4
TransmissionM6M6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)29/40 MPG29/40 MPG26/33 MPG26/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 9?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-16205/60-16215/55-17215/55-17
Total Price$22,060$24,410$24,335$25,235
Adjustments for Features0-2,300-1,860-2,435
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,060$22,110$22,475$22,800
Cost Above Minimum$0$50$0$325
Total Invoice$21,004$23,326$23,329$24,193
Adjustments for Features0-2,198-1,783-2,334
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,004$21,128$21,546$21,859
Cost Above Minimum$0$124$0$313

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year2014201420182018
ModelMazda3Mazda3BeetleBeetle
Trimi Touringi Grand TouringCoastSE
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Remote app   $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25  
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100$100
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25
Vehicle health reports   $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 $200
Dual-zone climate control $125 $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear wiper$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
HD radio $50$50$50
Mirrorlink support  $0$0
Navigation system $600  
Satellite radio $200$200$200
SD Card slot  $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound $250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Traffic + travel information   $25
Traffic information $25  
Voice control for audio system  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Compass$0$0  
Digital instruments$0$0  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100  
Power recliner, driver seat $100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0 $0
Total Value of Features$825$3,125$2,685$3,260
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,300$1,860$2,435
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,198-1,783-2,334

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20142018
ModelMazda3Beetle
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in100.0 in
Length175.6 in168.4 in
Width70.7 in71.2 in
Height57.3 in58.5 in
Curb Weight2,797 lb.3,012 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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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle Coast

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

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