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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: $28,895

Mazda Mazda3 Premium   
Difference: $4,605

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20202017
ModelMazda3Beetle
TrimPremiumR-Line SEL
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $27,500 $32,550
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 325  
Door sill trim plates 125  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   130
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 260  
Door sill trim plates 100  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   100
Options (change) 450 130
Options (change) 360 100
Destination 945 820
Total Price $28,895 $33,500

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,845
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,965
Model Year20202017
ModelMazda3Beetle
TrimPremiumR-Line SEL
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine186hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionT6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/35 MPG23/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 12400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18235/40-19
Total Price$28,895$33,500
Adjustments for Features-2,2400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,655$33,500

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20202017
ModelMazda3Beetle
TrimPremiumR-Line SEL
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
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
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 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Pedestrian detection$50 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
CD player $125
Mirrorlink support $0
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation system $600
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for audio system$25 
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Boost gauge $75
Chronometer $100
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$6,900$4,660
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,240$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1010

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

Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20202017
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.3,104 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.

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