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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: $3,345

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201920142014
ModelMazda3BeetleBeetle
TrimPremiumR-LineGSR
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $27,500 $24,995 $29,995
Door sill trim plates 125    
6-speed automated manual   1,100 1,100
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package   5,300  
Door sill trim plates 100    
6-speed automated manual   1,056 1,056
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package   5,088  
Options (change) 125 6,400 1,100
Options (change) 100 6,144 1,056
Destination 920 820 795
Total Price $28,545 $32,215 $31,890

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,235
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,534
Model Year201920142014
ModelMazda3BeetleBeetle
TrimPremiumR-LineGSR
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine186hp I4210hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionT6S6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/35 MPG24/30 MPG24/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 12400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18235/40-19235/40-19
Total Price$28,545$32,215$31,890
Adjustments for Features-4,1400-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,405$32,215$31,640
Cost Above Minimum$0$575$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year201920142014
ModelMazda3BeetleBeetle
TrimPremiumR-LineGSR
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed automated manual $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850  
Cruise control $150$150
Power rear side windows$200  
Remote app $25$25
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$15
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear wiper$175  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0$0
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player $125 
HD radio$50 $50
iPod integration $100$100
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation system $600$600
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
USB port$25  
Voice control for audio system$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Automatic headlights$125  
Boost gauge $75$75
Cornering lights $50$50
Fog lights $125$125
Head-up display (HUD)$350  
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
LED headlights$1000  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Metal pedals $75$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 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Total Value of Features$8,075$3,935$4,185
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,140$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-1480-240

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

Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20192014
ModelMazda3Beetle
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Wheelbase107.3 in100.0 in
Length175.6 in168.4 in
Width70.7 in71.2 in
Height56.7 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,022 lb.3,104 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 R-Line

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
235/40HR19 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested280061%
Total Not Requested182539%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle GSR

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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