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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: $26,930

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $4,960

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,583

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $5,063

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142012
ModelBeetleBeetleMazda3
TrimR-LineGSRMazdaSpeed3
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $24,995 $29,995 $24,000
Base Invoice $23,995 $28,795 $22,952
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package 5,300    
6-speed automated manual 1,100 1,100  
Tech Package     2,135
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package 5,088    
6-speed automated manual 1,056 1,056  
Tech Package     1,836
Options (change) 6,400 1,100 2,135
Options (change) 6,144 1,056 1,836
Destination 820 795 795
Total Price $32,215 $31,890 $26,930
Total Invoice $30,959 $30,646 $25,583

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,575
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,732
Model Year201420142012
ModelBeetleBeetleMazda3
TrimR-LineGSRMazdaSpeed3
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine210hp I4210hp I4263hp I4
TransmissionS6S6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/30 MPG24/30 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19235/40-19225/40-18
Total Price$32,215$31,890$26,930
Adjustments for Features-1,135-1,3850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,080$30,505$26,930
Cost Above Minimum$575$0$0
Total Invoice$30,959$30,646$25,583
Adjustments for Features-1,091-1,3310
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,868$29,315$25,583
Cost Above Minimum$553$0$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201420142012
ModelBeetleBeetleMazda3
TrimR-LineGSRMazdaSpeed3
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200
Remote app$25$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear wiper  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential  $500
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Hood scoop  $100
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0$0 
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325 
CD player$125 $125
HD radio $50 
iPod integration$100$100 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Cornering lights$50$50 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Heated front seats$200$200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Partial leather seating sufaces  $450
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$4,260$4,510$3,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,135$1,385$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,091-1,3310

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20142012
ModelBeetleMazda3
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase100.0 in103.9 in
Length168.4 in177.4 in
Width71.2 in69.1 in
Height58.5 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,104 lb.3,281 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.0 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.2 in
Row 2 Legroom31.4 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft317.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
29.9 ft342.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle R-Line

Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
235/40HR19 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900No
SD Card slot25No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
Total Requested155034%
Total Not Requested307566%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125No
Total Requested155070%
Total Not Requested67530%

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