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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: $19,829

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $2,096

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,423

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $2,382

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082012201220122012
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetleMazda3Mazda3Mazda3Mazda3
TrimSSEi Tourings Touringi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $17,475 $20,525 $19,300 $21,800 $23,150 $23,400
Base Invoice $16,381 $19,538 $18,462 $20,850 $22,141 $22,378
Rear spoiler 479 479        
Sunroof 1,000          
Heated front seats 225          
Moonroof and Bose Package     1,400      
Satellite radio     430 430 430 430
Rear spoiler 310 310        
Sunroof 883          
Heated front seats 199          
Moonroof and Bose Package     1,204      
Satellite radio     344 344 344 344
Options (change) 1,704 479 1,830 430 430 430
Options (change) 1,392 310 1,548 344 344 344
Destination 650 650 795 795 795 795
Total Price $19,829 $21,654 $21,925 $23,025 $24,375 $24,625
Total Invoice $18,423 $20,498 $20,805 $21,989 $23,280 $23,517

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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 S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $264
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $263
Model Year200820082012201220122012
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetleMazda3Mazda3Mazda3Mazda3
TrimSSEi Tourings Touringi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine150hp I5150hp I5155hp I4167hp I4155hp I4167hp I4
TransmissionM5T6M6M6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6265, 10265, 10265, 10265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17205/55-16205/50-17205/55-16205/50-17
Total Price$19,829$21,654$21,925$23,025$24,375$24,625
Adjustments for Features0-1,250-1,505-2,310-4,810-4,585
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,829$20,404$20,420$20,715$19,565$20,040
Cost Above Minimum$0$575$855$1,150$0$475
Total Invoice$18,423$20,498$20,805$21,989$23,280$23,517
Adjustments for Features0-1,183-1,428-2,206-4,594-4,379
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,423$19,315$19,377$19,783$18,686$19,138
Cost Above Minimum$0$892$691$1,097$0$452

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year200820082012201220122012
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetleMazda3Mazda3Mazda3Mazda3
TrimSSEi Tourings Touringi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0     
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  $1100 
6-speed manual  $150$150 $150
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200$200$200$200
Proximity key   $250 $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350$350
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200 $200
Dual-zone climate control   $125 $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15    
Rear wiper  $175$175$175$175
Exterior 
Body kit   $0 $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25$25
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125$125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100$100
Navigation system    $600$600
Surround sound  $250$250$250$250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights   $125 $125
Heated mirrors$25$25  $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150$150
Trip computer  $150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 $25 $25
Visor mirror, driver  $10   
Visor mirror, passenger  $10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50$50
Heated front seats$200$200  $200$200
Leather seating surfaces    $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$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
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0    
Total Value of Features$465$1,715$1,970$2,775$5,275$5,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,250$1,505$2,310$4,810$4,585
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,183-1,428-2,206-4,594-4,379

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20082012
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
Mazda Mazda3 i Touring

Moonroof and Bose Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250No
Bose, 265W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90060%
Total Not Requested60040%

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