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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: $27,735

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $380

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,343

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $328

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172018
ModelMazda3Beetle
TrimGrand TouringSE
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $23,895 $24,020
Base Invoice $22,862 $23,058
Premium Equipment Package 1,600  
Door sill trim plates 125  
Cargo mat 75  
Obstacle detection, rear 495  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,050  
Floor mats   235
Premium Package   2,500
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   130
Premium Equipment Package 1,376  
Door sill trim plates 100  
Cargo mat 60  
Obstacle detection, rear 396  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,002  
Floor mats   185
Premium Package   2,150
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   100
Options (change) 3,345 2,865
Options (change) 2,934 2,435
Destination 875 850
Total Price $28,115 $27,735
Total Invoice $26,671 $26,343

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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: $1,860
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,797
Model Year20172018
ModelMazda3Beetle
TrimGrand TouringSE
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine184hp I4174hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)27/36 MPG26/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$28,115$27,735
Adjustments for Features-2,2400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,875$27,735
Total Invoice$26,671$26,343
Adjustments for Features-2,1250
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,546$26,343

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20172018
ModelMazda3Beetle
TrimGrand TouringSE
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$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
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)$0 
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 
Cornering lights $50
Digital instruments$0 
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
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 seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger 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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,000$2,760
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,240$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,1250

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20172018
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 Weight3,076 lb.3,012 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
Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring

Premium Equipment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Heated steering wheel100No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested85041%
Total Not Requested120059%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
235/45HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Cornering lights50No
LED tail lights0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested155062%
Total Not Requested95038%

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