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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: $20,440

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $2,385

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,380

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $2,265

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201320132013
ModelNew BeetleMazda3Mazda3Mazda3
Trim2.5Li Touringi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $18,690 $20,000 $23,300 $24,850
Base Invoice $17,747 $19,130 $22,283 $23,766
Sunroof 1,000      
Preferred Equipment Package   1,600    
Satellite radio   430 430  
Sunroof 883      
Preferred Equipment Package   1,376    
Satellite radio   344 344  
Options (change) 1,000 2,030 430 0
Options (change) 883 1,720 344 0
Destination 750 795 795 795
Total Price $20,440 $22,825 $24,525 $25,645
Total Invoice $19,380 $21,645 $23,422 $24,561

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $605
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $383
Model Year2010201320132013
ModelNew BeetleMazda3Mazda3Mazda3
Trim2.5Li Touringi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine150hp I5155hp I4155hp I4167hp I4
TransmissionM5M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6265, 10265, 10265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/55-16205/55-16205/50-17
Total Price$20,440$22,825$24,525$25,645
Adjustments for Features0-2,355-4,585-5,810
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,440$20,470$19,940$19,835
Cost Above Minimum$0$635$105$0
Total Invoice$19,380$21,645$23,422$24,561
Adjustments for Features0-2,233-4,379-5,564
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,380$19,412$19,043$18,997
Cost Above Minimum$0$415$46$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year2010201320132013
ModelNew BeetleMazda3Mazda3Mazda3
Trim2.5Li Touringi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
6-speed manual $150$150$150
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200$200
Proximity key $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200 $200
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15   
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Rear wiper $175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
HD radio  $50$50
Navigation system  $600$600
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound $250$250$250
USB port $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights   $125
Fog lights   $125
Heated mirrors$25 $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 $50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Trip computer $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  $25
Visor mirror, driver $10  
Visor mirror, passenger $10  
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Heated front seats$200 $200$200
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$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   
Total Value of Features$540$2,895$5,125$6,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,355$4,585$5,810
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,233-4,379-5,564

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20102013
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

Preferred Equipment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250No
Bose, 265W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested90053%
Total Not Requested80047%

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