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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: $4,750

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20192015
ModelMazda3Beetle
TrimPremiumR-Line
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $27,500 $25,450
Door sill trim plates 125  
6-speed automated manual   1,100
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package   5,925
Door sill trim plates 100  
6-speed automated manual   1,056
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package   5,688
Options (change) 125 7,025
Options (change) 100 6,744
Destination 920 820
Total Price $28,545 $33,295

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,390
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,107
Model Year20192015
ModelMazda3Beetle
TrimPremiumR-Line
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine186hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionT6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/35 MPG24/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 12400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18235/40-19
Total Price$28,545$33,295
Adjustments for Features-3,6400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,905$33,295

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20192015
ModelMazda3Beetle
TrimPremiumR-Line
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 
Remote app $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
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 
Vehicle health reports $0
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 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
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 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
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, configurable $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 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$7,575$3,935
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,640$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1300

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20192015
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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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
Leather door panel trim250No
235/40HR19 tires400No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Rear cross-traffic collision interventionNo
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested325063%
Total Not Requested187537%

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