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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: $27,735

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $325

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,343

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $427

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182015
ModelBeetleMazda3
TrimSEs Grand Touring
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $24,020 $25,545
Base Invoice $23,058 $24,438
Premium Package 2,500  
Floor mats 235  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 130  
Cargo mat   70
Door sill trim plates   125
Obstacle detection, rear   450
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,050
Premium Package 2,150  
Floor mats 185  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 100  
Cargo mat   50
Door sill trim plates   100
Obstacle detection, rear   360
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,002
Options (change) 2,865 1,695
Options (change) 2,435 1,512
Destination 850 820
Total Price $27,735 $28,060
Total Invoice $26,343 $26,770

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,440
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,257
Model Year20182015
ModelBeetleMazda3
TrimSEs Grand Touring
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine174hp I4184hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/33 MPG28/39 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18215/45-18
Total Price$27,735$28,060
Adjustments for Features0-1,765
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,735$26,295
Total Invoice$26,343$26,770
Adjustments for Features0-1,684
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,343$25,086

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20182015
ModelBeetleMazda3
TrimSEs Grand Touring
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Remote app$25 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Black grille (optional) $0
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Mirrorlink support$0 
SD Card slot$25 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights$50 
Digital instruments $0
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,085$3,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,765
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,684

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

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20182015
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.2,999 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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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, rear250Yes
Cornering lights50No
LED tail lights0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested155062%
Total Not Requested95038%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%

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