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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: $22,060

Mazda Mazda3 i Touring   
Difference: $2,275

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,004

Mazda Mazda3 i Touring   
Difference: $2,325

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820142014
ModelBeetleBeetleMazda3Mazda3
TrimCoastSEi Touringi Grand Touring
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $23,120 $24,020 $20,095 $23,245
Base Invoice $22,194 $23,058 $19,231 $22,241
Floor mats 235 235    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 130 130    
Cargo mat     70 70
Door sill trim plates     125 125
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     175 175
Sunroof     800  
Floor mats 185 185    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 100 100    
Cargo mat     50 50
Door sill trim plates     100 100
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     140 140
Sunroof     688  
Options (change) 365 365 1,170 370
Options (change) 285 285 978 290
Destination 850 850 795 795
Total Price $24,335 $25,235 $22,060 $24,410
Total Invoice $23,329 $24,193 $21,004 $23,326

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 i Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $415
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $542
Model Year2018201820142014
ModelBeetleBeetleMazda3Mazda3
TrimCoastSEi Touringi Grand Touring
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine174hp I4174hp I4155hp I4155hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/33 MPG26/33 MPG29/40 MPG29/40 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8?, 4?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17205/60-16205/60-16
Total Price$24,335$25,235$22,060$24,410
Adjustments for Features-1,860-2,4350-2,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,475$22,800$22,060$22,110
Cost Above Minimum$0$325$0$50
Total Invoice$23,329$24,193$21,004$23,326
Adjustments for Features-1,783-2,3340-2,198
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,546$21,859$21,004$21,128
Cost Above Minimum$0$313$0$124

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year2018201820142014
ModelBeetleBeetleMazda3Mazda3
TrimCoastSEi Touringi Grand Touring
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
6-speed manual  $150$150
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Remote app $25  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100$100  
Rearview camera$200$200 $200
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25  
Vehicle health reports $0  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 $200
Dual-zone climate control $125 $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear wiper  $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100  
App support$0$0 $0
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
HD radio$50$50 $50
Mirrorlink support$0$0  
Navigation system   $600
Satellite radio$200$200 $200
SD Card slot$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 $25
Surround sound   $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200  
Traffic + travel information $25  
Traffic information   $25
Voice control for audio system$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Compass  $0$0
Digital instruments  $0$0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Heated front seats$200$200 $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power recliner, driver seat   $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0 $0
Total Value of Features$2,685$3,260$825$3,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,860$2,435$0$2,300
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,783-2,3340-2,198

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20182014
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 Weight3,012 lb.2,797 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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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 i Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Overhead sunglass holder25No
Total Requested90090%
Total Not Requested10510%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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