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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: $17,428

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5   
Difference: $3,942

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,346

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5   
Difference: $4,128

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072018
ModelNew BeetleMazda3
Trim2.5Sport
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $16,490 $19,345
Base Invoice $15,466 $18,514
All-weather floor mats 99 100
iPod integration 199  
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,050
All-weather floor mats 64 80
iPod integration 176  
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,005
Options (change) 298 1,150
Options (change) 240 1,085
Destination 640 875
Total Price $17,428 $21,370
Total Invoice $16,346 $20,474

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,222
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,522
Model Year20072018
ModelNew BeetleMazda3
Trim2.5Sport
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine150hp I5155hp I4
TransmissionM5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/31 MPG28/37 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/60-16
Total Price$17,428$21,370
Adjustments for Features0-2,720
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$17,428$18,650
Total Invoice$16,346$20,474
Adjustments for Features0-2,606
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,346$17,868

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20072018
ModelNew BeetleMazda3
Trim2.5Sport
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
G-vectoring control $100
Rearview camera $200
Side curtain airbags $350
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
App support $0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD player$125 
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
MP3-compatible player$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Voice control for audio system $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Digital instruments $0
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Total Value of Features$500$3,220
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,720
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,606

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20072018
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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