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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: $21,540

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $2,025

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,479

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $1,951

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020152015
ModelNew BeetleMazda3Mazda3
Trim2.5Li Touringi Grand Touring
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $18,690 $20,095 $23,245
Base Invoice $17,747 $19,231 $22,241
Sunroof 1,000    
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,100 1,050 1,050
Technology Package   1,600  
Sunroof 883    
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,099 1,003 1,005
Technology Package   1,376  
Options (change) 2,100 2,650 1,050
Options (change) 1,982 2,379 1,005
Destination 750 820 820
Total Price $21,540 $23,565 $25,115
Total Invoice $20,479 $22,430 $24,066

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 i Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $735
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $676
Model Year201020152015
ModelNew BeetleMazda3Mazda3
Trim2.5Li Touringi Grand Touring
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine150hp I5155hp I4155hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/29 MPG30/41 MPG30/41 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/60-16205/60-16
Total Price$21,540$23,565$25,115
Adjustments for Features0-2,760-3,960
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,540$20,805$21,155
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$350
Total Invoice$20,479$22,430$24,066
Adjustments for Features0-2,627-3,795
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,479$19,803$20,271
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$468

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201020152015
ModelNew BeetleMazda3Mazda3
Trim2.5Li Touringi Grand Touring
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$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$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$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$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$0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
HD radio $50$50
Navigation system  $600
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$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 
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
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$1,415$4,175$5,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,760$3,960
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,627-3,795

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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 Year20102015
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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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Mazda Mazda3 specs.

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 i Touring

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Sunroof900Yes
CD player125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Overhead sunglass holder25No
Surround sound250No
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested135559%
Total Not Requested95041%

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