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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: $27,790

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $4,100

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,560

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $4,086

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142015
ModelBeetleBeetleMazda3
TrimR-LineGSRs Grand Touring
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $24,995 $29,995 $25,545
Base Invoice $23,995 $28,795 $24,438
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package 5,300    
6-speed automated manual 1,100 1,100  
6-speed shiftable automatic     1,050
Door sill trim plates     125
Interior ambient lighting     250
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package 5,088    
6-speed automated manual 1,056 1,056  
6-speed shiftable automatic     1,002
Door sill trim plates     100
Interior ambient lighting     200
Options (change) 6,400 1,100 1,425
Options (change) 6,144 1,056 1,302
Destination 820 795 820
Total Price $32,215 $31,890 $27,790
Total Invoice $30,959 $30,646 $26,560

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,040
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,939
Model Year201420142015
ModelBeetleBeetleMazda3
TrimR-LineGSRs Grand Touring
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine210hp I4210hp I4184hp I4
TransmissionS6S6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/30 MPG24/30 MPG28/39 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19235/40-19215/45-18
Total Price$32,215$31,890$27,790
Adjustments for Features0-250-2,190
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,215$31,640$25,600
Cost Above Minimum$575$0$0
Total Invoice$30,959$30,646$26,560
Adjustments for Features0-240-2,093
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,959$30,406$24,467
Cost Above Minimum$553$0$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201420142015
ModelBeetleBeetleMazda3
TrimR-LineGSRs Grand Touring
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200
Remote app$25$25 
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
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$15 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear wiper  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0$0 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
CD changer, in-dash $325 
CD player$125 $125
HD radio $50$50
iPod integration$100$100 
SD Card slot$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic information  $25
USB port  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Automatic headlights  $125
Boost gauge$75$75 
Cornering lights$50$50 
Digital instruments  $0
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
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
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Metal pedals$75$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Total Value of Features$2,285$2,535$4,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$2,190
Value of Feature Adjustments0-240-2,093

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20142015
ModelBeetleMazda3
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase100.0 in106.3 in
Length168.4 in175.6 in
Width71.2 in70.7 in
Height58.5 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,104 lb.2,999 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.0 in54.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom31.4 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft320.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
29.9 ft347.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle R-Line

Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
235/40HR19 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested340074%
Total Not Requested122526%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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