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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: $27,790

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $5,505

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,560

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $5,437

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Model Year20152015
ModelMazda3Beetle
Trims Grand TouringR-Line
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $25,545 $25,450
Base Invoice $24,438 $24,433
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,050  
Interior ambient lighting 250  
Door sill trim plates 125  
6-speed automated manual   1,100
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package   5,925
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,002  
Interior ambient lighting 200  
Door sill trim plates 100  
6-speed automated manual   1,056
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package   5,688
Options (change) 1,425 7,025
Options (change) 1,302 6,744
Destination 820 820
Total Price $27,790 $33,295
Total Invoice $26,560 $31,997

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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: $7,195
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,052
Model Year20152015
ModelMazda3Beetle
Trims Grand TouringR-Line
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine184hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionT6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)28/39 MPG24/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18235/40-19
Total Price$27,790$33,295
Adjustments for Features-1,6900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,100$33,295
Total Invoice$26,560$31,997
Adjustments for Features-1,6150
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,945$31,997

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20152015
ModelMazda3Beetle
Trims Grand TouringR-Line
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 
Remote app $25
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 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
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Infotainment 
App support$0 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration $100
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
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 
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 
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 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$4,000$2,310
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,690$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,6150

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20152015
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 Weight2,999 lb.3,104 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 R-Line

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
235/40HR19 tires400No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Rear cross-traffic collision interventionNo
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested385075%
Total Not Requested127525%

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