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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: $19,990

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $2,750

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,954

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $2,763

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920142014
ModelNew BeetleMazda3Mazda3
Trim2.5Li Touringi Grand Touring
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $17,915 $20,095 $23,245
Base Invoice $17,040 $19,231 $22,241
Sunroof 1,000 800  
Satellite radio 375    
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,050 1,050
Sunroof 883 688  
Satellite radio 331    
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,003 1,005
Options (change) 1,375 1,850 1,050
Options (change) 1,214 1,691 1,005
Destination 700 795 795
Total Price $19,990 $22,740 $25,090
Total Invoice $18,954 $21,717 $24,041

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $115
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $247
Model Year200920142014
ModelNew BeetleMazda3Mazda3
Trim2.5Li Touringi Grand Touring
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine150hp I5155hp I4155hp I4
TransmissionM5T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG30/40 MPG30/40 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 4?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/60-16205/60-16
Total Price$19,990$22,740$25,090
Adjustments for Features0-2,635-4,935
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,990$20,105$20,155
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$50
Total Invoice$18,954$21,717$24,041
Adjustments for Features0-2,516-4,729
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,954$19,201$19,312
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$111

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year200920142014
ModelNew BeetleMazda3Mazda3
Trim2.5Li Touringi Grand Touring
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$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Rearview camera  $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  
Rear wiper $175$175
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
HD radio  $50
Navigation system  $600
Satellite radio$200 $200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound  $250
Traffic information  $25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Digital instruments $0$0
Trip computer $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Heated front seats$200 $200
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
Total Value of Features$515$3,150$5,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,635$4,935
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,516-4,729

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Mazda Mazda3 features.

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20092014
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.2,855 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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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Mazda Mazda3 specs.

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 i Touring

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Overhead sunglass holder25No
Total Requested98098%
Total Not Requested252%

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