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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: $24,335

Volkswagen Beetle Coast   
Difference: $455

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,329

Volkswagen Beetle Coast   
Difference: $201

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelBeetleBeetleMazda3Mazda3
TrimCoastSETouringGrand Touring
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $23,120 $24,020 $20,840 $23,895
Base Invoice $22,194 $23,058 $19,941 $22,862
Floor mats 235 235    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 130 130    
Bose / Moonroof / Satellite Radio Pkg.     1,500  
Cargo mat     75 75
Door sill trim plates     125 125
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     325 325
6-speed shiftable automatic     1,050 1,050
Floor mats 185 185    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 100 100    
Bose / Moonroof / Satellite Radio Pkg.     1,290  
Cargo mat     60 60
Door sill trim plates     100 100
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     260 260
6-speed shiftable automatic     1,004 1,002
Options (change) 365 365 3,075 1,575
Options (change) 285 285 2,714 1,422
Destination 850 850 875 875
Total Price $24,335 $25,235 $24,790 $26,345
Total Invoice $23,329 $24,193 $23,530 $25,159

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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: $1,255
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,288
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelBeetleBeetleMazda3Mazda3
TrimCoastSETouringGrand Touring
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine174hp I4174hp I4184hp I4184hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/33 MPG26/33 MPG27/36 MPG27/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17215/45-18215/45-18
Total Price$24,335$25,235$24,790$26,345
Adjustments for Features0-575-1,140-3,265
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,335$24,660$23,650$23,080
Cost Above Minimum$0$325$570$0
Total Invoice$23,329$24,193$23,530$25,159
Adjustments for Features0-551-1,082-3,118
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,329$23,642$22,448$22,041
Cost Above Minimum$0$313$407$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year2018201820182018
ModelBeetleBeetleMazda3Mazda3
TrimCoastSETouringGrand Touring
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Remote app $25  
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100$100  
G-vectoring control  $100$100
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$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Rear wiper  $175$175
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)   $0
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
CD player$125$125  
Mirrorlink support$0$0  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
SD Card slot$25$25  
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200  
Traffic + travel information $25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Digital instruments  $0$0
Fog lights   $125
Head-up display (HUD)   $350
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   $750
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0 
Total Value of Features$1,810$2,385$2,950$5,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$575$1,140$3,265
Value of Feature Adjustments0-551-1,082-3,118

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20182018
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
Mazda Mazda3 Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%
Bose / Moonroof / Satellite Radio Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110065%
Total Not Requested60035%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring

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

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