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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: $28,570

Mazda Mazda3 Premium   
Difference: $2,620

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132020
ModelBeetleMazda3
TrimTurboPremium
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $23,695 $27,500
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package 5,600  
6-speed automated manual 1,100  
Door sill trim plates   125
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package 5,376  
6-speed automated manual 1,056  
Door sill trim plates   100
Options (change) 6,700 125
Options (change) 6,432 100
Destination 795 945
Total Price $31,190 $28,570

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,985
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,089
Model Year20132020
ModelBeetleMazda3
TrimTurboPremium
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine200hp I4186hp I4
TransmissionS6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG25/35 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19215/45-18
Total Price$31,190$28,570
Adjustments for Features0-4,365
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,190$24,205

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20132020
ModelBeetleMazda3
TrimTurboPremium
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Cruise control$150 
Power rear side windows $200
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Following distance indicator $25
Forward collision warning $200
G-vectoring control $100
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning $200
Lane keeping assist $400
Pedestrian detection $50
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 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
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
USB port $25
Voice control for audio system $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Automatic headlights $125
Boost gauge$75 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog lights$125 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights $1000
Steering-linked headlights $150
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, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$3,710$8,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,365
Value of Feature Adjustments0-160

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

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20132020
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.3,022 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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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Beetle vs. Mazda Mazda3 specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle Turbo

Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
235/40HR19 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested295061%
Total Not Requested187539%

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