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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: $24,320

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $3,415

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,544

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $3,799

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820112011
ModelBeetleMazda3Mazda3
TrimSEsMazdaSpeed3
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $24,020 $20,045 $23,700
Base Invoice $23,058 $18,771 $22,191
Premium Package 2,500    
Floor mats 235    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 130    
Moonroof and Bose Package   1,395 1,395
Tech Package   1,835 2,515
Cargo mat   50 50
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   200 200
Premium Package 2,150    
Floor mats 185    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 100    
Moonroof and Bose Package   1,200 1,200
Tech Package   1,578 2,163
Cargo mat   40 40
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   160 160
Options (change) 2,865 3,480 4,160
Options (change) 2,435 2,978 3,563
Destination 850 795 795
Total Price $27,735 $24,320 $28,655
Total Invoice $26,343 $22,544 $26,549

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,130
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,629
Model Year201820112011
ModelBeetleMazda3Mazda3
TrimSEsMazdaSpeed3
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine174hp I4167hp I4263hp I4
TransmissionT6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9242, 10242, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18205/50-17225/40-18
Total Price$27,735$24,320$28,655
Adjustments for Features-2,2850-1,650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,450$24,320$27,005
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,685
Total Invoice$26,343$22,544$26,549
Adjustments for Features-2,1700-1,529
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,173$22,544$25,020
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,476

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201820112011
ModelBeetleMazda3Mazda3
TrimSEsMazdaSpeed3
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manual $150$150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200
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  
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  
Rear wiper $175$175
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential  $500
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Hood scoop  $100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
HD radio$50  
Mirrorlink support$0  
SD Card slot$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound $250$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 
Boost gauge  $75
Compass $0$0
Cornering lights$50  
Heated mirrors$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates$100 $100
Heated front seats$200  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Metal pedals  $75
Partial leather seating sufaces  $450
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$3,835$1,550$3,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,285$0$1,650
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,1700-1,529

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20182011
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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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Beetle vs. Mazda Mazda3 specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle SE

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
235/45HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Cornering lights50No
LED tail lights0No
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%
Moonroof and Bose Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
Bose, 242W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90053%
Total Not Requested80047%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested177588%
Total Not Requested25012%

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%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
Bose, 242W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested177563%
Total Not Requested105037%

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