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Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Mazda Mazda3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Mazda Mazda3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,429

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI   
Difference: $3,551

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,052

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI   
Difference: $3,749

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620122012
ModelNew BeetleMazda3Mazda3
Trim2.5 / TDIi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $17,180 $23,150 $23,400
Base Invoice $16,107 $22,141 $22,378
Package 2 1,755    
Package 1 1,390    
All-weather floor mats 99 80 80
Satellite radio 375 430 430
Universal garage door opener   75 75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   200 200
Fog lights   325  
Package 2 1,629    
Package 1 1,291    
All-weather floor mats 64 64 64
Satellite radio 331 344 344
Universal garage door opener   60 60
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   160 160
Fog lights   260  
Options (change) 3,619 1,110 785
Options (change) 3,315 888 628
Destination 630 795 795
Total Price $21,429 $25,055 $24,980
Total Invoice $20,052 $23,824 $23,801

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $159
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $173
Model Year200620122012
ModelNew BeetleMazda3Mazda3
Trim2.5 / TDIi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine150hp I5155hp I4167hp I4
TransmissionM5T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6265, 10265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17205/55-16205/50-17
Total Price$21,429$25,055$24,980
Adjustments for Features0-3,785-3,435
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,429$21,270$21,545
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$275
Total Invoice$20,052$23,824$23,801
Adjustments for Features0-3,599-3,273
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,052$20,225$20,528
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$303

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year200620122012
ModelNew BeetleMazda3Mazda3
Trim2.5 / TDIi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200
Proximity key  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear wiper $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
Navigation system $600$600
Surround sound $250$250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Total Value of Features$315$4,100$3,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,785$3,435
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,599-3,273

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20062012
ModelNew BeetleMazda3
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase98.7 in103.9 in
Length161.1 in177.4 in
Width67.9 in69.1 in
Height59.0 in57.9 in
Curb Weight2,885 lb.2,897 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.8 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom39.4 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.3 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.2 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.0 ft317.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
27.2 ft342.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI

Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
225/45HR17 tires400No
Total Requested142574%
Total Not Requested50026%
Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested110099%
Total Not Requested151%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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