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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: $7,980

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102019
ModelNew BeetleMazda3
Trim2.5LPremium
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $18,690 $27,500
Sunroof 1,000  
Sunroof 883  
Options (change) 1,000 0
Options (change) 883 0
Destination 750 920
Total Price $20,440 $28,420

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,655
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,772
Model Year20102019
ModelNew BeetleMazda3
Trim2.5LPremium
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine150hp I5186hp I4
TransmissionM5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG26/35 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16215/45-18
Total Price$20,440$28,420
Adjustments for Features0-9,635
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,440$18,785

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20102019
ModelNew BeetleMazda3
Trim2.5LPremium
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Cruise control$150 
Power rear side windows $200
Proximity key $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Following distance indicator $25
Forward collision warning $200
G-vectoring control $100
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning $200
Lane keeping assist $400
Pedestrian detection $50
Rearview camera $200
Side curtain airbags $350
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD player$125 
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
USB port $25
Voice control for audio system $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Automatic headlights $125
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Heated mirrors$25 
LED headlights $1000
Steering-linked headlights $150
Trip computer $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$540$10,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$9,635
Value of Feature Adjustments0-312

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20102019
ModelNew BeetleMazda3
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase98.7 in107.3 in
Length161.1 in175.6 in
Width67.9 in70.7 in
Height59.0 in56.7 in
Curb Weight2,884 lb.3,082 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.8 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom39.4 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.3 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in50.9 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.0 ft320.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
27.2 ft30.0 ft3

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