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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: $27,240

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $6,260

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,809

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $6,360

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017
ModelMazda3Beetle
TrimGrand TouringR-Line SEL
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $23,895 $32,550
Base Invoice $22,862 $31,249
Premium Equipment Package 1,600  
Door sill trim plates 125  
Obstacle detection, rear 495  
Interior ambient lighting 250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   130
Premium Equipment Package 1,376  
Door sill trim plates 100  
Obstacle detection, rear 396  
Interior ambient lighting 200  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   100
Options (change) 2,470 130
Options (change) 2,072 100
Destination 875 820
Total Price $27,240 $33,500
Total Invoice $25,809 $32,169

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,975
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,086
Model Year20172017
ModelMazda3Beetle
TrimGrand TouringR-Line SEL
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine184hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionM6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/34 MPG23/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18235/40-19
Total Price$27,240$33,500
Adjustments for Features0-285
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,240$33,215
Total Invoice$25,809$32,169
Adjustments for Features0-274
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,809$31,895

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20172017
ModelMazda3Beetle
TrimGrand TouringR-Line SEL
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power rear side windows$200 
Remote app $25
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
G-vectoring control$100 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)$0 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD player $125
Mirrorlink support $0
MP3-compatible player $50
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge $75
Chronometer $100
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
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights $500
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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,375$3,660
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$285
Value of Feature Adjustments0-274

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

Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20172017
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 Weight2,989 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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See a complete comparison of Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Beetle specs.

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring

Premium Equipment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Heated steering wheel100No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Total Requested85044%
Total Not Requested110056%

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