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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: $24,375

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $3,360

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,530

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $3,813

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Model Year20182008
ModelBeetleMazda3
TrimSEs
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $24,020 $18,025
Base Invoice $23,058 $16,873
Premium Package 2,500  
Floor mats 235  
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
Cargo mat   40
Premium Package 2,150  
Floor mats 185  
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
Cargo mat   32
Options (change) 2,865 5,700
Options (change) 2,435 5,007
Destination 850 650
Total Price $27,735 $24,375
Total Invoice $26,343 $22,530

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,320
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,875
Model Year20182008
ModelBeetleMazda3
TrimSEs
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine174hp I4156hp I4
TransmissionT6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9222, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18205/50-17
Total Price$27,735$24,375
Adjustments for Features-2,0400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,695$24,375
Total Invoice$26,343$22,530
Adjustments for Features-1,9380
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,405$22,530

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20182008
ModelBeetleMazda3
TrimSEs
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$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 
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside 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 
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Heated mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates$100 
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Total Value of Features$3,765$1,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,040$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,9380

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20182008
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 Weight3,013 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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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle SE

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
235/45HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Cornering lights50No
LED tail lights0No
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested122549%
Total Not Requested127551%

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 surfaces900No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
205/50VR17 tires400No
Total Requested177556%
Total Not Requested140044%
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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