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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: $7,991

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006202120212021
ModelNew BeetleMazda3Mazda3Mazda3
Trim2.5 / TDIPremiumTurboPremium Plus
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $17,180 $28,000 $31,050 $33,900
Package 2 1,755      
Package 1 1,390      
All-weather floor mats 99 100 100 100
Satellite radio 375      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   325 325 325
Package 2 1,629      
Package 1 1,291      
All-weather floor mats 64 80 80 80
Satellite radio 331      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   260 260 260
Options (change) 3,619 425 425 425
Options (change) 3,315 340 340 340
Destination 630 995 995 995
Total Price $21,429 $29,420 $32,470 $35,320

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda Mazda3 Premium
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $369
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,112
Model Year2006202120212021
ModelNew BeetleMazda3Mazda3Mazda3
Trim2.5 / TDIPremiumTurboPremium Plus
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine150hp I5186hp I4250hp I4250hp I4
TransmissionM5T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 12?, 12?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17215/45-18215/45-18215/45-18
Total Price$21,429$29,420$32,470$35,320
Adjustments for Features0-8,360-9,610-9,610
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,429$21,060$22,860$25,710
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,800$4,650

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year2006202120212021
ModelNew BeetleMazda3Mazda3Mazda3
Trim2.5 / TDIPremiumTurboPremium Plus
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850$850
Cruise control$150   
Power rear side windows $200$200$200
Proximity key $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150
Following distance indicator $25$25$25
Forward collision warning $200$200$200
G-vectoring control $100$100$100
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200$200
Pedestrian detection $50$50$50
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15   
Rear wiper $175  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Rear spoiler $200  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD player$125   
HD radio $50$50$50
MP3-compatible player$50   
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Fog lights$125   
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350$350
Heated mirrors$25   
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Trip computer $150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$665$9,025$10,275$10,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,360$9,610$9,610
Value of Feature Adjustments0-379-395-363

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20062021
ModelNew BeetleMazda3
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase98.7 in107.3 in
Length161.1 in175.6 in
Width67.9 in70.7 in
Height59.0 in56.7 in
Curb Weight2,885 lb.3,093 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.8 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom39.4 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.3 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in50.9 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.0 ft320.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
27.2 ft30.0 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 wipers100Yes
Fog lights125No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
225/45HR17 tires400No
Total Requested140073%
Total Not Requested52527%
Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested110099%
Total Not Requested151%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Premium

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Turbo

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Premium Plus

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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