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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: $27,665

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $5,630

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,440

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $5,557

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152014
ModelBeetleMazda3
TrimR-Lines Grand Touring
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $25,450 $26,495
Base Invoice $24,433 $25,345
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package 5,925  
6-speed automated manual 1,100  
Interior ambient lighting   250
Door sill trim plates   125
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package 5,688  
6-speed automated manual 1,056  
Interior ambient lighting   200
Door sill trim plates   100
Options (change) 7,025 375
Options (change) 6,744 300
Destination 820 795
Total Price $33,295 $27,665
Total Invoice $31,997 $26,440

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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: $7,220
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,077
Model Year20152014
ModelBeetleMazda3
TrimR-Lines Grand Touring
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine210hp I4184hp I4
TransmissionS6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/30 MPG27/37 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19215/45-18
Total Price$33,295$27,665
Adjustments for Features0-1,590
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,295$26,075
Total Invoice$31,997$26,440
Adjustments for Features0-1,520
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,997$24,920

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20152014
ModelBeetleMazda3
TrimR-Lines Grand Touring
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Remote app$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
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 
Exterior 
Black grille (optional) $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
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 
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 
Cornering lights$50 
Digital instruments $0
Head-up display (HUD) $350
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
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Metal pedals$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 
Total Value of Features$2,310$3,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,590
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,520

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

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20152014
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.3,002 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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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Beetle vs. Mazda Mazda3 specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle R-Line

Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
235/40HR19 tires400No
Rear cross-traffic collision interventionNo
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested385075%
Total Not Requested127525%

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