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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: $24,190

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $2,625

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,347

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $3,428

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142006
ModelBeetleMazda3
Trim2.5Ls
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $20,295 $17,370
Base Invoice $19,483 $16,262
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package 4,600  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,100  
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.   1,335
Grand Touring Package   1,795
Satellite radio   430
Navigation system   1,750
5-speed shiftable automatic   950
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package 4,416  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,056  
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.   1,148
Grand Touring Package   1,673
Satellite radio   344
Navigation system   1,505
5-speed shiftable automatic   855
Options (change) 5,700 6,260
Options (change) 5,472 5,525
Destination 820 560
Total Price $26,815 $24,190
Total Invoice $25,775 $22,347

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,910
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,615
Model Year20142006
ModelBeetleMazda3
Trim2.5Ls
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine170hp I5160hp I4
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/29 MPG25/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9222, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18205/50-17
Total Price$26,815$24,190
Adjustments for Features0-1,285
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,815$22,905
Total Invoice$25,775$22,347
Adjustments for Features0-1,187
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,775$21,160

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20142006
ModelBeetleMazda3
Trim2.5Ls
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Stability control$400 
Traction control$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
iPod integration$100 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Fog lights $125
Heated mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Total Value of Features$2,740$4,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,285
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,187

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

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20142006
ModelBeetleMazda3
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase100.0 in103.9 in
Length168.4 in176.6 in
Width71.2 in69.1 in
Height58.5 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,036 lb.2,879 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.0 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom31.4 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.4 ft317.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		29.9 ft331.2 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle 2.5L

Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
235/45HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250No
Total Requested170057%
Total Not Requested127543%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Tire-pressure monitor75Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Automatic headlights125No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Alarm100No
205/50VR17 tires400No
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested112532%
Total Not Requested240068%

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