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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: $22,365

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $1,970

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,799

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $2,530

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820102010
ModelBeetleBeetleBeetleMazda3Mazda3
TrimCoastSEDunesMazdaSpeed3
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $23,120 $24,020 $26,790 $19,540 $23,195
Base Invoice $22,194 $23,058 $25,719 $18,305 $21,717
Floor mats 235 235 235    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 130 130 130    
Moonroof and Bose Package       1,395 1,395
Cargo mat       50 50
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       200 200
Satellite radio       430 430
Floor mats 185 185 185    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 100 100 100    
Moonroof and Bose Package       1,200 1,200
Cargo mat       40 40
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       160 160
Satellite radio       344 344
Options (change) 365 365 365 2,075 2,075
Options (change) 285 285 285 1,744 1,744
Destination 850 850 850 750 750
Total Price $24,335 $25,235 $28,005 $22,365 $26,020
Total Invoice $23,329 $24,193 $26,854 $20,799 $24,211

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $285
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $915
Model Year20182018201820102010
ModelBeetleBeetleBeetleMazda3Mazda3
TrimCoastSEDunesMazdaSpeed3
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine174hp I4174hp I4174hp I4167hp I4263hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8400, 9242, 10242, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18205/50-17225/40-18
Total Price$24,335$25,235$28,005$22,365$26,020
Adjustments for Features-1,685-2,260-2,4350-1,650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,650$22,975$25,570$22,365$24,370
Cost Above Minimum$0$325$2,920$0$2,005
Total Invoice$23,329$24,193$26,854$20,799$24,211
Adjustments for Features-1,615-2,167-2,3350-1,535
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,714$22,026$24,519$20,799$22,676
Cost Above Minimum$0$312$2,805$0$1,877

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20182018201820102010
ModelBeetleBeetleBeetleMazda3Mazda3
TrimCoastSEDunesMazdaSpeed3
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100  
6-speed manual   $150$150
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows   $200$200
Proximity key$250$250$250  
Remote app $25   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200$200   
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100$100   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100   
Obstacle detection, front  $150  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250  
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25  
Vehicle health reports $0   
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder    $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200  $200
Dual-zone climate control $125  $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175  
Rear wiper   $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers   $75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential    $500
Exterior 
Body kit   $0$0
Hood scoop    $100
Larger rear spoiler  $200  
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200$200
Wheel-lip moldings  $75  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100  
App support$0$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325
CD player$125$125$125  
HD radio$50$50$50  
Mirrorlink support$0$0$0  
SD Card slot$25$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25  
Surround sound   $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200   
Traffic + travel information $25   
USB port$25$25$25  
Voice control for audio system$25$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125  
Boost gauge    $75
Compass   $0$0
Cornering lights  $50  
Fog lights  $125$125$125
Heated mirrors$25$25$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50$50
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10  
Xenon HID headlights  $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50$50
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 $100
Heated front seats$200$200$200  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  
Metal pedals    $75
Partial leather seating sufaces    $450
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension  $0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Total Value of Features$3,485$4,060$4,235$1,800$3,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,685$2,260$2,435$0$1,650
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,615-2,167-2,3350-1,535

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20182010
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 Weight3,013 lb.3,006 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in54.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.0 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom31.4 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft317.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
29.9 ft343.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Moonroof and Bose Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
Bose, 242W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90053%
Total Not Requested80047%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Moonroof and Bose Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
Bose, 242W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90053%
Total Not Requested80047%

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