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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: $28,545

Mazda Mazda3 Premium   
Difference: $2,320

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20192012
ModelMazda3Beetle
TrimPremiumTurbo
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $27,500 $23,395
Door sill trim plates 125  
Navigation Package   1,600
Sunroof and Sound Package   3,000
6-speed automated manual   1,100
Xenon HID headlights   1,000
Door sill trim plates 100  
Navigation Package   1,536
Sunroof and Sound Package   2,880
6-speed automated manual   1,056
Xenon HID headlights   860
Options (change) 125 6,700
Options (change) 100 6,332
Destination 920 770
Total Price $28,545 $30,865

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,685
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,697
Model Year20192012
ModelMazda3Beetle
TrimPremiumTurbo
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine186hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionT6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/35 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 12400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18235/40-19
Total Price$28,545$30,865
Adjustments for Features-4,3650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,180$30,865

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20192012
ModelMazda3Beetle
TrimPremiumTurbo
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Cruise control $150
Power rear side windows$200 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Following distance indicator$25 
Forward collision warning$200 
G-vectoring control$100 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure warning$200 
Lane keeping assist$400 
Pedestrian detection$50 
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 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD player $125
HD radio$50 
iPod integration $100
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation system $600
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for audio system$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Automatic headlights$125 
Boost gauge $75
Cornering lights $50
Fog lights $125
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights$1000 
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, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$8,075$3,710
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,365$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1560

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20192012
ModelMazda3Beetle
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Wheelbase107.3 in99.9 in
Length175.6 in168.4 in
Width70.7 in71.2 in
Height56.7 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,082 lb.3,089 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in49.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in31.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		20.1 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		0.0 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 controls100Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
235/40HR19 tires400No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90051%
Total Not Requested85049%
Sunroof and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested155071%
Total Not Requested62529%

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