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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: $380

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,343

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $328

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182017
ModelBeetleMazda3
TrimSEGrand Touring
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $24,020 $23,895
Base Invoice $23,058 $22,862
Floor mats 235  
Premium Package 2,500  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 130  
Premium Equipment Package   1,600
Cargo mat   75
Door sill trim plates   125
Obstacle detection, rear   495
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,050
Floor mats 185  
Premium Package 2,150  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 100  
Premium Equipment Package   1,376
Cargo mat   60
Door sill trim plates   100
Obstacle detection, rear   396
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,002
Options (change) 2,865 3,345
Options (change) 2,435 2,934
Destination 850 875
Total Price $27,735 $28,115
Total Invoice $26,343 $26,671

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,860
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,797
Model Year20182017
ModelBeetleMazda3
TrimSEGrand Touring
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine174hp I4184hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/33 MPG27/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18215/45-18
Total Price$27,735$28,115
Adjustments for Features0-2,240
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,735$25,875
Total Invoice$26,343$26,671
Adjustments for Features0-2,125
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,343$24,546

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20182017
ModelBeetleMazda3
TrimSEGrand Touring
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Power rear side windows $200
Remote app$25 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100 
G-vectoring control $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 
CD player$125 
Mirrorlink support$0 
MP3-compatible player$50 
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
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Steering-linked headlights $150
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
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$2,760$5,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,240
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,125

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20182017
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.3,076 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
Volkswagen Beetle SE

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
235/45HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Cornering lights50No
LED tail lights0No
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested155062%
Total Not Requested95038%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring

Premium Equipment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Heated steering wheel100No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Total Requested85041%
Total Not Requested120059%

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