Volkswagen Beetle Volkswagen Beetle 2015 Mazda Mazda3 Mazda Mazda3 2013

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

Volkswagen Beetle vs. Mazda Mazda3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Volkswagen Beetle vs. Mazda Mazda3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,480

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $5,815

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,075

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $5,922

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152013
ModelBeetleMazda3
TrimR-LineMazdaSpeed3
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $25,450 $24,200
Base Invoice $24,433 $23,143
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package 5,925  
6-speed automated manual 1,100  
Tech Package   2,485
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package 5,688  
6-speed automated manual 1,056  
Tech Package   2,137
Options (change) 7,025 2,485
Options (change) 6,744 2,137
Destination 820 795
Total Price $33,295 $27,480
Total Invoice $31,997 $26,075

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Volkswagen Beetle dealer quotes or Mazda Mazda3 dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,280
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,447
Model Year20152013
ModelBeetleMazda3
TrimR-LineMazdaSpeed3
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine210hp I4263hp I4
TransmissionS6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/30 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19225/40-18
Total Price$33,295$27,480
Adjustments for Features-1,5350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,760$27,480
Total Invoice$31,997$26,075
Adjustments for Features-1,4750
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,522$26,075

Return to top

Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20152013
ModelBeetleMazda3
TrimR-LineMazdaSpeed3
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Remote app$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Rearview camera$200 
Vehicle health reports$0 
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 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential $500
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Hood scoop $100
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
App support $0
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Cornering lights$50 
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$4,585$3,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,535$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,4750

Return to top

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20152013
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

Return to top

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle R-Line

Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
235/40HR19 tires400No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Rear cross-traffic collision interventionNo
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested175034%
Total Not Requested337566%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
App support0No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested175076%
Total Not Requested55024%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all Hatchbacks and Convertibles.
See TrueDelta's information for all Volkswagen models.