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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: $26,745

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $6,550

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,413

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $6,584

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152018
ModelBeetleMazda3
TrimR-LineGrand Touring
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $25,450 $23,895
Base Invoice $24,433 $22,862
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package 5,925  
6-speed automated manual 1,100  
Interior ambient lighting   250
Door sill trim plates   125
6-speed manual   0
Premium Equipment Package   1,600
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package 5,688  
6-speed automated manual 1,056  
Interior ambient lighting   200
Door sill trim plates   100
6-speed manual   0
Premium Equipment Package   1,376
Options (change) 7,025 1,975
Options (change) 6,744 1,676
Destination 820 875
Total Price $33,295 $26,745
Total Invoice $31,997 $25,413

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,015
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,926
Model Year20152018
ModelBeetleMazda3
TrimR-LineGrand Touring
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine210hp I4184hp I4
TransmissionS6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/30 MPG25/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19215/45-18
Total Price$33,295$26,745
Adjustments for Features0-2,465
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,295$24,280
Total Invoice$31,997$25,413
Adjustments for Features0-2,342
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,997$23,071

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20152018
ModelBeetleMazda3
TrimR-LineGrand Touring
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Heated steering wheel $100
Power rear side windows $200
Remote app$25 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Following distance indicator $25
Forward collision warning $200
G-vectoring control $100
Lane departure warning $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 
Exterior 
Black grille (optional) $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Infotainment 
App support $0
CD player$125 
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
MP3-compatible player$50 
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 headlights $200
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 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Road sign information $75
Steering-linked headlights $150
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
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 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$3,235$5,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,465
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,342

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20152018
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.2,989 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
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Rear cross-traffic collision interventionNo
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested385075%
Total Not Requested127525%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring

Premium Equipment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Adaptive cruise control450No
Heated steering wheel100No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic information25No
Road sign information75No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Following distance indicator25No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200No
Total Requested60024%
Total Not Requested195076%

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