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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: $26,195

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $4,670

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,039

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $4,522

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122018
ModelBeetleMazda3
TrimTurboGrand Touring
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $23,395 $23,895
Base Invoice $22,459 $22,862
Sunroof and Sound Package 3,000  
Navigation Package 1,600  
Xenon HID headlights 1,000  
6-speed automated manual 1,100  
Door sill trim plates   125
Interior ambient lighting   250
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,050
Sunroof and Sound Package 2,880  
Navigation Package 1,536  
Xenon HID headlights 860  
6-speed automated manual 1,056  
Door sill trim plates   100
Interior ambient lighting   200
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,002
Options (change) 6,700 1,425
Options (change) 6,332 1,302
Destination 770 875
Total Price $30,865 $26,195
Total Invoice $29,561 $25,039

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,260
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,042
Model Year20122018
ModelBeetleMazda3
TrimTurboGrand Touring
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine200hp I4184hp I4
TransmissionS6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG27/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19215/45-18
Total Price$30,865$26,195
Adjustments for Features0-1,590
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,865$24,605
Total Invoice$29,561$25,039
Adjustments for Features0-1,520
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,561$23,519

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20122018
ModelBeetleMazda3
TrimTurboGrand Touring
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
G-vectoring control $100
Rearview camera $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 
Exterior 
Black grille (optional) $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Infotainment 
App support $0
CD player$125 
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation system$600 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
USB port $25
Voice control for audio system $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Boost gauge$75 
Cornering lights$50 
Digital instruments $0
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Metal pedals$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$3,310$4,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,590
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,520

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

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20122018
ModelBeetleMazda3
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase99.9 in106.3 in
Length168.4 in175.6 in
Width71.2 in70.7 in
Height58.5 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,089 lb.3,076 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.0 in54.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom31.4 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.4 ft320.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		29.9 ft347.1 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
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested155071%
Total Not Requested62529%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90051%
Total Not Requested85049%

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