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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: $28,240

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $5,260

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,920

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $5,249

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172015
ModelBeetleMazda3
TrimR-Line SELs Grand Touring
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $32,550 $25,545
Base Invoice $31,249 $24,438
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 130  
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,050
Door sill trim plates   125
Interior ambient lighting   250
Obstacle detection, rear   450
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 100  
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,002
Door sill trim plates   100
Interior ambient lighting   200
Obstacle detection, rear   360
Options (change) 130 1,875
Options (change) 100 1,662
Destination 820 820
Total Price $33,500 $28,240
Total Invoice $32,169 $26,920

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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: $5,550
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,525
Model Year20172015
ModelBeetleMazda3
TrimR-Line SELs Grand Touring
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine210hp I4184hp I4
TransmissionS6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/29 MPG28/39 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19215/45-18
Total Price$33,500$28,240
Adjustments for Features0-290
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,500$27,950
Total Invoice$32,169$26,920
Adjustments for Features0-276
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,169$26,644

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20172015
ModelBeetleMazda3
TrimR-Line SELs 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 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Black grille (optional) $0
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Mirrorlink support$0 
SD Card slot$25 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge$75 
Chronometer$100 
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$2,885$3,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$290
Value of Feature Adjustments0-276

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

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20172015
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.2,999 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
Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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