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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: $30,865

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $1,305

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220212021
ModelBeetleMazda3Mazda3
TrimTurboTurboPremium Plus
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $23,395 $31,050 $33,900
Navigation Package 1,600    
Sunroof and Sound Package 3,000    
6-speed automated manual 1,100    
Xenon HID headlights 1,000    
Door sill trim plates   125 125
Navigation Package 1,536    
Sunroof and Sound Package 2,880    
6-speed automated manual 1,056    
Xenon HID headlights 860    
Door sill trim plates   100 100
Options (change) 6,700 125 125
Options (change) 6,332 100 100
Destination 770 995 995
Total Price $30,865 $32,170 $35,020

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,110
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,650
Model Year201220212021
ModelBeetleMazda3Mazda3
TrimTurboTurboPremium Plus
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine200hp I4250hp I4250hp I4
TransmissionS6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG23/32 MPG23/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 12?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19215/45-18215/45-18
Total Price$30,865$32,170$35,020
Adjustments for Features0-5,415-5,415
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,865$26,755$29,605
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,850

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201220212021
ModelBeetleMazda3Mazda3
TrimTurboTurboPremium Plus
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Cruise control$150  
Power rear side windows $200$200
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Following distance indicator $25$25
Forward collision warning $200$200
G-vectoring control $100$100
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Rearview camera $200$200
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
CD player$125  
HD radio $50$50
iPod integration$100  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Navigation system$600  
SD Card slot$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Automatic headlights $125$125
Boost gauge$75  
Cornering lights$50  
Fog lights$125  
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350
Heated mirrors$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150  
LED headlights $1000$1000
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Leather door panel trim$250  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Metal pedals$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$3,985$9,400$9,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,415$5,415
Value of Feature Adjustments0-184-169

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20122021
ModelBeetleMazda3
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase99.9 in107.3 in
Length168.4 in175.6 in
Width71.2 in70.7 in
Height58.5 in56.7 in
Curb Weight3,089 lb.3,371 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.0 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in50.9 in
Row 2 Legroom31.4 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft320.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
29.9 ft30.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle Turbo

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90051%
Total Not Requested85049%
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%

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