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Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen New Beetle Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen New Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,749

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI   
Difference: $2,916

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,496

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI   
Difference: $3,014

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152006
ModelMazda3Mazda3New Beetle
Trimi Touringi Grand Touring2.5 / TDI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $20,095 $23,245 $17,180
Base Invoice $19,231 $22,241 $16,107
Technology Package 1,600    
All-weather floor mats 100 100 99
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,050 1,050 1,075
Package 1     1,390
Satellite radio     375
Technology Package 1,376    
All-weather floor mats 80 80 64
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,003 1,005 1,073
Package 1     1,291
Satellite radio     331
Options (change) 2,750 1,150 2,939
Options (change) 2,459 1,085 2,759
Destination 820 820 630
Total Price $23,665 $25,215 $20,749
Total Invoice $22,510 $24,146 $19,496

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda Mazda3 i Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $44
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $198
Model Year201520152006
ModelMazda3Mazda3New Beetle
Trimi Touringi Grand Touring2.5 / TDI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine155hp I4155hp I4150hp I5
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)30/41 MPG30/41 MPG23/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-16205/60-16205/55-16
Total Price$23,665$25,215$20,749
Adjustments for Features-2,960-4,1600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,705$21,055$20,749
Cost Above Minimum$0$350$0
Total Invoice$22,510$24,146$19,496
Adjustments for Features-2,816-3,9840
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,694$20,162$19,496
Cost Above Minimum$0$468$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year201520152006
ModelMazda3Mazda3New Beetle
Trimi Touringi Grand Touring2.5 / TDI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Proximity key$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
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
Rear wiper$175$175 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
HD radio$50$50 
Navigation system $600 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Traffic information $25 
Voice control for audio system$25  
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Digital instruments$0$0 
Fog lights$125$125 
Trip computer$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $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$4,375$5,575$1,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,960$4,160$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,816-3,9840

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20152006
ModelMazda3New Beetle
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in98.7 in
Length175.6 in161.1 in
Width70.7 in67.9 in
Height57.3 in59.0 in
Curb Weight2,915 lb.2,965 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in52.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in39.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.4 in49.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
20.2 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
47.1 ft327.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 i Touring

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Sunroof900Yes
CD player125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Overhead sunglass holder25No
Surround sound250No
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested135559%
Total Not Requested95041%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI

Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested110099%
Total Not Requested151%

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