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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: $27,235

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $3,695

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,297

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $4,428

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132010
ModelBeetleMazda3
TrimR-LineMazdaSpeed3
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $30,135 $23,195
Base Invoice $28,930 $21,717
Moonroof and Bose Package   1,395
Tech Package   1,895
Moonroof and Bose Package   1,200
Tech Package   1,630
Options (change) 0 3,290
Options (change) 0 2,830
Destination 795 750
Total Price $30,930 $27,235
Total Invoice $29,725 $25,297

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,585
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,322
Model Year20132010
ModelBeetleMazda3
TrimR-LineMazdaSpeed3
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine210hp I4263hp I4
TransmissionM6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/31 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9242, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19225/40-18
Total Price$30,930$27,235
Adjustments for Features-1100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,820$27,235
Total Invoice$29,725$25,297
Adjustments for Features-1060
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,619$25,297

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20132010
ModelBeetleMazda3
TrimR-LineMazdaSpeed3
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 
Rear wiper $175
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential $500
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Hood scoop $100
Infotainment 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration$100 
SD Card slot$25 
Surround sound $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights$50 
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
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$2,460$2,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$110$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1060

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20132010
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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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3

Moonroof and Bose Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250No
Bose, 242W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110065%
Total Not Requested60035%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250No
Bose, 242W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested125064%
Total Not Requested70036%

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