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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: $32,170

Mazda Mazda3 Turbo   
Difference: $1,125

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520212021
ModelBeetleMazda3Mazda3
TrimR-LineTurboPremium Plus
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $25,450 $31,050 $33,900
6-speed automated manual 1,100    
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package 5,925    
Door sill trim plates   125 125
6-speed automated manual 1,056    
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package 5,688    
Door sill trim plates   100 100
Options (change) 7,025 125 125
Options (change) 6,744 100 100
Destination 820 995 995
Total Price $33,295 $32,170 $35,020

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,815
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,062
Model Year201520212021
ModelBeetleMazda3Mazda3
TrimR-LineTurboPremium Plus
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine210hp I4250hp I4250hp I4
TransmissionS6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/30 MPG23/32 MPG23/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 12?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19215/45-18215/45-18
Total Price$33,295$32,170$35,020
Adjustments for Features0-4,690-4,690
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,295$27,480$30,330
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,850

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201520212021
ModelBeetleMazda3Mazda3
TrimR-LineTurboPremium Plus
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Cruise control$150  
Power rear side windows $200$200
Remote app$25  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Following distance indicator $25$25
Forward collision warning $200$200
G-vectoring control $100$100
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0  
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
CD player$125  
HD radio $50$50
iPod integration$100  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Navigation system$600  
SD Card slot$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
USB port $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Automatic headlights $125$125
Boost gauge$75  
Cornering lights$50  
Fog lights$125  
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350
Heated mirrors$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150  
LED headlights $1000$1000
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Leather door panel trim$250  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Metal pedals$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$4,210$8,900$8,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,690$4,690
Value of Feature Adjustments0-160-147

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20152021
ModelBeetleMazda3
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase100.0 in107.3 in
Length168.4 in175.6 in
Width71.2 in70.7 in
Height58.5 in56.7 in
Curb Weight3,104 lb.3,371 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.0 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in50.9 in
Row 2 Legroom31.4 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft320.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
29.9 ft30.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle R-Line

Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
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 Requested325063%
Total Not Requested187537%

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