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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: $26,655

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $4,535

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,478

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $4,496

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162013
ModelMazda3Beetle
Trims Grand TouringTurbo
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $25,445 $23,695
Base Invoice $24,343 $22,747
Interior ambient lighting 250  
Door sill trim plates 125  
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package   5,600
6-speed automated manual   1,100
Interior ambient lighting 200  
Door sill trim plates 100  
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package   5,376
6-speed automated manual   1,056
Options (change) 375 6,700
Options (change) 300 6,432
Destination 835 795
Total Price $26,655 $31,190
Total Invoice $25,478 $29,974

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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: $5,800
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,705
Model Year20162013
ModelMazda3Beetle
Trims Grand TouringTurbo
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine184hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionM6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/37 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18235/40-19
Total Price$26,655$31,190
Adjustments for Features-1,2650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,390$31,190
Total Invoice$25,478$29,974
Adjustments for Features-1,2090
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,269$29,974

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20162013
ModelMazda3Beetle
Trims Grand TouringTurbo
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,300$2,035
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,265$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,2090

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

Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20162013
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 Weight2,945 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 controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
235/40HR19 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested355074%
Total Not Requested127526%

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