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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: $17,909

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI   
Difference: $3,211

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,801

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI   
Difference: $3,434

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620172017
ModelNew BeetleMazda3Mazda3
Trim2.5 / TDISportTouring
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $17,180 $19,095 $22,245
Base Invoice $16,107 $18,275 $21,284
All-weather floor mats 99 100 100
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,050  
All-weather floor mats 64 80 80
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,005  
Options (change) 99 1,150 100
Options (change) 64 1,085 80
Destination 630 875 875
Total Price $17,909 $21,120 $23,220
Total Invoice $16,801 $20,235 $22,239

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $691
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,013
Model Year200620172017
ModelNew BeetleMazda3Mazda3
Trim2.5 / TDISportTouring
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine150hp I5155hp I4155hp I4
TransmissionM5T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/31 MPG28/37 MPG28/37 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/60-16215/45-18
Total Price$17,909$21,120$23,220
Adjustments for Features0-2,220-4,620
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$17,909$18,900$18,600
Cost Above Minimum$0$300$0
Total Invoice$16,801$20,235$22,239
Adjustments for Features0-2,127-4,425
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,801$18,108$17,814
Cost Above Minimum$0$294$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year200620172017
ModelNew BeetleMazda3Mazda3
Trim2.5 / TDISportTouring
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200
Proximity key  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
G-vectoring control $100$100
Rearview camera $200$200
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear wiper $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD player$125  
HD radio $50$50
MP3-compatible player$50  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Digital instruments $0$0
Heated mirrors$25 $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 $25
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Heated front seats  $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Total Value of Features$875$3,095$5,495
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,220$4,620
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,127-4,425

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20062017
ModelNew BeetleMazda3
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase98.7 in106.3 in
Length161.1 in175.6 in
Width67.9 in70.7 in
Height59.0 in57.3 in
Curb Weight2,884 lb.2,943 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.8 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom39.4 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.3 in54.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.0 ft320.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
27.2 ft347.1 ft3

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