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Volkswagen Beetle vs. Mazda Mazda3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Beetle vs. Mazda Mazda3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,160

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $5,605

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,358

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $6,147

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122008
ModelBeetleMazda3
TrimTurbos
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $23,395 $18,025
Base Invoice $22,459 $16,873
Sunroof and Sound Package 3,000  
Navigation Package 1,600  
Xenon HID headlights 1,000  
Grand Touring Package   1,970
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.   1,335
Navigation system   1,750
Satellite radio   430
Sunroof and Sound Package 2,880  
Navigation Package 1,536  
Xenon HID headlights 860  
Grand Touring Package   1,838
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.   1,148
Navigation system   1,505
Satellite radio   344
Options (change) 5,600 5,485
Options (change) 5,276 4,835
Destination 770 650
Total Price $29,765 $24,160
Total Invoice $28,505 $22,358

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,215
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,774
Model Year20122008
ModelBeetleMazda3
TrimTurbos
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine200hp I4156hp I4
TransmissionM6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9222, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19205/50-17
Total Price$29,765$24,160
Adjustments for Features-3900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,375$24,160
Total Invoice$28,505$22,358
Adjustments for Features-3730
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,132$22,358

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20122008
ModelBeetleMazda3
TrimTurbos
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
5-speed manual $0
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Proximity key$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
iPod integration$100 
MP3-compatible player$50 
SD Card slot$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Boost gauge$75 
Cornering lights$50 
Heated mirrors$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates$100 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Metal pedals$75 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$1,740$1,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$390$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3730

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

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20122008
ModelBeetleMazda3
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase99.9 in103.9 in
Length168.4 in176.6 in
Width71.2 in69.1 in
Height58.5 in57.7 in
Curb Weight2,940 lb.2,809 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.0 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom31.4 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.4 ft317.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		29.9 ft343.8 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle Turbo

Sunroof and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested130060%
Total Not Requested87540%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested150086%
Total Not Requested25014%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Automatic headlights125No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
205/50VR17 tires400No
Total Requested225069%
Total Not Requested100031%
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

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