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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: $27,130

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $6,240

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,743

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $6,326

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162012
ModelBeetleMazda3
TrimR-Line SELMazdaSpeed3
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $31,450 $24,000
Base Invoice $30,193 $22,952
6-speed automated manual 1,100  
Tech Package   2,135
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   200
6-speed automated manual 1,056  
Tech Package   1,836
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   160
Options (change) 1,100 2,335
Options (change) 1,056 1,996
Destination 820 795
Total Price $33,370 $27,130
Total Invoice $32,069 $25,743

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,930
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,106
Model Year20162012
ModelBeetleMazda3
TrimR-Line SELMazdaSpeed3
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine210hp I4263hp I4
TransmissionS6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/31 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19225/40-18
Total Price$33,370$27,130
Adjustments for Features-2,3100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,060$27,130
Total Invoice$32,069$25,743
Adjustments for Features-2,2200
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,849$25,743

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20162012
ModelBeetleMazda3
TrimR-Line SELMazdaSpeed3
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 collision intervention, rear$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Rearview camera$200 
Secondary collision brake 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 
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 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
HD radio$50 
Mirrorlink support$0 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Chronometer$100 
Compass $0
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$5,135$2,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,310$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,2200

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

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20162012
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

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

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested187584%
Total Not Requested35016%

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