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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: $25,230

Volkswagen Beetle Coast   
Difference: $4,290

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018202120212021
ModelBeetleBeetleMazda3Mazda3Mazda3
TrimCoastSEPremiumTurboPremium Plus
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $23,120 $24,020 $28,000 $31,050 $33,900
Floor mats 235 235      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 130 130      
Xenon HID headlights 895        
Cargo mat     75 75 75
Door sill trim plates     125 125 125
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     325 325 325
Floor mats 185 185      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 100 100      
Xenon HID headlights 770        
Cargo mat     60 60 60
Door sill trim plates     100 100 100
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     260 260 260
Options (change) 1,260 365 525 525 525
Options (change) 1,055 285 420 420 420
Destination 850 850 995 995 995
Total Price $25,230 $25,235 $29,520 $32,570 $35,420

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda Mazda3 Premium
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,130
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,977
Model Year20182018202120212021
ModelBeetleBeetleMazda3Mazda3Mazda3
TrimCoastSEPremiumTurboPremium Plus
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine174hp I4174hp I4186hp I4250hp I4250hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8?, 12?, 12?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17215/45-18215/45-18215/45-18
Total Price$25,230$25,235$29,520$32,570$35,420
Adjustments for Features0-75-5,490-6,740-6,740
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,230$25,160$24,030$25,830$28,680
Cost Above Minimum$70$0$0$1,800$4,650

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20182018202120212021
ModelBeetleBeetleMazda3Mazda3Mazda3
TrimCoastSEPremiumTurboPremium Plus
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0  
AWD   $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850$850
Cruise control$150$150   
Power rear side windows  $200$200$200
Remote app $25   
Universal garage door opener  $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25$25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200$200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100$100   
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150
Following distance indicator  $25$25$25
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200
G-vectoring control  $100$100$100
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200$200
Lane departure warning  $200$200$200
Pedestrian detection  $50$50$50
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25   
Vehicle health reports $0   
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15   
Rear wiper  $175  
Exterior 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200  
Infotainment 
CD player$125$125   
Mirrorlink support$0$0   
MP3-compatible player$50$50   
SD Card slot$25$25   
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200   
Traffic + travel information $25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200$200
Head-up display (HUD)  $350$350$350
Heated mirrors$25$25   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50
LED headlights  $1000$1000$1000
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10   
Xenon HID headlights$500    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$2,610$2,685$8,100$9,350$9,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$75$5,490$6,740$6,740
Value of Feature Adjustments0-72-263-293-269

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20182021
ModelBeetleMazda3
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase100.0 in107.3 in
Length168.4 in175.6 in
Width71.2 in70.7 in
Height58.5 in56.7 in
Curb Weight3,013 lb.3,093 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.0 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in50.9 in
Row 2 Legroom31.4 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft320.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
29.9 ft30.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Premium

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Turbo

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Premium Plus

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%

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