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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: $25,230

Volkswagen Beetle Coast   
Difference: $3,715

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201920182018
ModelMazda3BeetleBeetle
TrimPremiumCoastSE
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $27,500 $23,120 $24,020
Door sill trim plates 125    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 325    
Cargo mat 75    
Floor mats   235 235
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   130 130
Xenon HID headlights   895  
Door sill trim plates 100    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 260    
Cargo mat 60    
Floor mats   185 185
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   100 100
Xenon HID headlights   770  
Options (change) 525 1,260 365
Options (change) 420 1,055 285
Destination 920 850 850
Total Price $28,945 $25,230 $25,235

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,905
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,022
Model Year201920182018
ModelMazda3BeetleBeetle
TrimPremiumCoastSE
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine186hp I4174hp I4174hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/35 MPG26/33 MPG26/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 12?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18215/55-17215/55-17
Total Price$28,945$25,230$25,235
Adjustments for Features-5,6900-75
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,255$25,230$25,160
Cost Above Minimum$0$70$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year201920182018
ModelMazda3BeetleBeetle
TrimPremiumCoastSE
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$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
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100$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  
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control$125 $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear wiper$175  
Infotainment 
CD player $125$125
Mirrorlink support $0$0
MP3-compatible player $50$50
SD Card slot $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Head-up display (HUD)$350  
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
LED headlights$1000  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$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$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  
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  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$8,025$2,335$2,410
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,690$0$75
Value of Feature Adjustments-2630-72

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20192018
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 Weight3,082 lb.3,012 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 Coast

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

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