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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: $24,335

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $9,165

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,498

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $9,671

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172008
ModelBeetleMazda3
TrimR-Line SELs
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $32,550 $18,025
Base Invoice $31,249 $16,873
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 130  
Grand Touring Package   1,970
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.   1,335
Navigation system   1,750
Satellite radio   430
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   175
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 100  
Grand Touring Package   1,838
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.   1,148
Navigation system   1,505
Satellite radio   344
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   140
Options (change) 130 5,660
Options (change) 100 4,975
Destination 820 650
Total Price $33,500 $24,335
Total Invoice $32,169 $22,498

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,500
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,152
Model Year20172008
ModelBeetleMazda3
TrimR-Line SELs
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine210hp I4156hp I4
TransmissionS6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9222, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19205/50-17
Total Price$33,500$24,335
Adjustments for Features-3,6650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,835$24,335
Total Invoice$32,169$22,498
Adjustments for Features-3,5190
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,650$22,498

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20172008
ModelBeetleMazda3
TrimR-Line SELs
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
5-speed manual $0
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings $75
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
Mirrorlink support$0 
MP3-compatible player$50 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge$75 
Chronometer$100 
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Heated mirrors$25 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates$100 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Metal pedals$75 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$4,665$1,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,665$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,5190

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

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20172008
ModelBeetleMazda3
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase100.0 in103.9 in
Length168.4 in176.6 in
Width71.2 in69.1 in
Height58.5 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,019 lb.2,809 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.0 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom31.4 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.4 ft317.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		29.9 ft343.8 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
205/50VR17 tires400No
Total Requested257579%
Total Not Requested67521%
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

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