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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: $21,103

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $2,462

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,672

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $2,758

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520082008
ModelMazda3Mazda3New BeetleNew Beetle
Trimi Touringi Grand TouringSSE
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $20,095 $23,245 $17,475 $20,525
Base Invoice $19,231 $22,241 $16,381 $19,538
Technology Package 1,600      
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,050 1,050 1,075  
iPod integration     199 199
Heated front seats     225  
Rear spoiler     479 479
Sunroof     1,000  
Technology Package 1,376      
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,003 1,005 1,073  
iPod integration     176 176
Heated front seats     199  
Rear spoiler     310 310
Sunroof     883  
Options (change) 2,650 1,050 2,978 678
Options (change) 2,379 1,005 2,641 486
Destination 820 820 650 650
Total Price $23,565 $25,115 $21,103 $21,853
Total Invoice $22,430 $24,066 $19,672 $20,674

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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 S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $198
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $226
Model Year2015201520082008
ModelMazda3Mazda3New BeetleNew Beetle
Trimi Touringi Grand TouringSSE
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine155hp I4155hp I4150hp I5150hp I5
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)30/41 MPG30/41 MPG20/29 MPG20/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-16205/60-16205/55-16225/45-17
Total Price$23,565$25,115$21,103$21,853
Adjustments for Features-2,660-3,8600-150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,905$21,255$21,103$21,703
Cost Above Minimum$0$350$0$600
Total Invoice$22,430$24,066$19,672$20,674
Adjustments for Features-2,532-3,6990-142
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,898$20,367$19,672$20,532
Cost Above Minimum$0$469$0$860

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year2015201520082008
ModelMazda3Mazda3New BeetleNew Beetle
Trimi Touringi Grand TouringSSE
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$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  
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
Rear wiper$175$175  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125  
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
HD radio$50$50  
iPod integration  $100$100
Navigation system $600  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250  
Traffic information $25  
USB port$25$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$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$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$0
Total Value of Features$4,175$5,375$1,515$1,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,660$3,860$0$150
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,532-3,6990-142

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20152008
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 S

Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested20093%
Total Not Requested157%

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