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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: $28,405

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $1,360

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,349

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $2,156

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122011
ModelBeetleMazda3
TrimTurboMazdaSpeed3
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $23,395 $23,700
Base Invoice $22,459 $22,191
Sunroof and Sound Package 3,000  
Navigation Package 1,600  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 0  
Xenon HID headlights 1,000  
Moonroof and Bose Package   1,395
Tech Package   2,515
Sunroof and Sound Package 2,880  
Navigation Package 1,536  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 0  
Xenon HID headlights 860  
Moonroof and Bose Package   1,200
Tech Package   2,163
Options (change) 5,600 3,910
Options (change) 5,276 3,363
Destination 770 795
Total Price $29,765 $28,405
Total Invoice $28,505 $26,349

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,375
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,098
Model Year20122011
ModelBeetleMazda3
TrimTurboMazdaSpeed3
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine200hp I4263hp I4
TransmissionM6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9242, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19225/40-18
Total Price$29,765$28,405
Adjustments for Features0-1,015
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,765$27,390
Total Invoice$28,505$26,349
Adjustments for Features0-942
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,505$25,407

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20122011
ModelBeetleMazda3
TrimTurboMazdaSpeed3
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
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 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential $500
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Hood scoop $100
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
iPod integration$100 
SD Card slot$25 
Surround sound $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Cornering lights$50 
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Heated front seats$200 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Partial leather seating sufaces $450
Total Value of Features$2,110$3,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,015
Value of Feature Adjustments0-942

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

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20122011
ModelBeetleMazda3
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase99.9 in103.9 in
Length168.4 in177.4 in
Width71.2 in69.1 in
Height58.5 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,042 lb.3,221 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in54.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.0 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom31.4 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.4 ft317.0 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 key250Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested155071%
Total Not Requested62529%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested60034%
Total Not Requested115066%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3

Moonroof and Bose Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
Bose, 242W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90053%
Total Not Requested80047%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
Bose, 242W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested155055%
Total Not Requested127545%

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