Volkswagen Beetle Volkswagen Beetle 2018 Mazda Mazda3 Mazda Mazda3 2012
MENU
1 0 3 4 3 4

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

Volkswagen Beetle vs. Mazda Mazda3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Volkswagen Beetle vs. Mazda Mazda3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,845

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $1,890

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,577

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $1,766

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182012
ModelBeetleMazda3
TrimSEs Grand Touring
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $24,020 $23,400
Base Invoice $23,058 $22,378
Floor mats 235  
Premium Package 2,500  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 130  
Tech Package   1,400
Cargo mat   50
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   200
Floor mats 185  
Premium Package 2,150  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 100  
Tech Package   1,204
Cargo mat   40
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   160
Options (change) 2,865 1,650
Options (change) 2,435 1,404
Destination 850 795
Total Price $27,735 $25,845
Total Invoice $26,343 $24,577

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Volkswagen Beetle dealer quotes or Mazda Mazda3 dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,630
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,519
Model Year20182012
ModelBeetleMazda3
TrimSEs Grand Touring
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine174hp I4167hp I4
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18205/50-17
Total Price$27,735$25,845
Adjustments for Features-2600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,475$25,845
Total Invoice$26,343$24,577
Adjustments for Features-2470
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,096$24,577

Return to top

Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20182012
ModelBeetleMazda3
TrimSEs Grand Touring
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Remote app$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
HD radio$50 
Mirrorlink support$0 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $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 
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Steering-linked headlights $150
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates$100 
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Total Value of Features$2,985$2,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$260$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2470

Return to top

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

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20182012
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.2,897 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.0 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.2 in
Row 2 Legroom31.4 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.4 ft317.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		29.9 ft342.8 ft3

Return to top

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
LED tail lights0No
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Cornering lights50No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested122549%
Total Not Requested127551%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested112582%
Total Not Requested25018%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.
See TrueDelta's information for all Hatchbacks and Convertibles.
See TrueDelta's information for all Volkswagen models.