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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: $21,103

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $1,527

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,672

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $2,017

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820162016
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetleMazda3Mazda3
TrimSSEi Touringi Grand Touring
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $17,475 $20,525 $20,745 $23,245
Base Invoice $16,381 $19,538 $19,851 $22,241
Rear spoiler 479 479    
Sunroof 1,000      
Heated front seats 225      
iPod integration 199 199    
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,075   1,050 1,050
Rear spoiler 310 310    
Sunroof 883      
Heated front seats 199      
iPod integration 176 176    
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,073   1,003 1,005
Options (change) 2,978 678 1,050 1,050
Options (change) 2,641 486 1,003 1,005
Destination 650 650 835 835
Total Price $21,103 $21,853 $22,630 $25,130
Total Invoice $19,672 $20,674 $21,689 $24,081

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda Mazda3 i Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $408
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $162
Model Year2008200820162016
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetleMazda3Mazda3
TrimSSEi Touringi Grand Touring
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine150hp I5150hp I5155hp I4155hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/29 MPG20/29 MPG30/41 MPG30/41 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17205/60-16205/60-16
Total Price$21,103$21,853$22,630$25,130
Adjustments for Features0-150-1,935-4,235
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,103$21,703$20,695$20,895
Cost Above Minimum$0$600$0$200
Total Invoice$19,672$20,674$21,689$24,081
Adjustments for Features0-142-1,855-4,058
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,672$20,532$19,834$20,023
Cost Above Minimum$0$860$0$189

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year2008200820162016
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetleMazda3Mazda3
TrimSSEi Touringi Grand Touring
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Proximity key  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Rearview camera  $200$200
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear wiper  $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD player$125$125 $125
HD radio  $50$50
iPod integration$100$100  
MP3-compatible player$50$50 $50
Navigation system   $600
Satellite radio$200$200 $200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound   $250
Traffic information   $25
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for audio system  $25 
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Digital instruments  $0$0
Fog lights  $125$125
Trip computer  $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Heated front seats$200$200 $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$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 $0
Total Value of Features$1,965$2,115$3,900$6,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$150$1,935$4,235
Value of Feature Adjustments0-142-1,855-4,058

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20082016
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 Weight2,965 lb.2,915 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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