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Audi A3 vs. Mazda CX-5 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A3 vs. Mazda CX-5 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,025

Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring   
Difference: $6,470

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,827

Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring   
Difference: $4,968

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122016
ModelA3CX-5
Trim2.0TGrand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $27,270 $28,570
Base Invoice $25,361 $27,759
Aluminum roof rails 500  
Convenience Package 1,275  
Premium Plus Package 2,000  
Cold Weather Package 500  
iPod integration -200  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475  
All-weather floor mats 120 100
Navigation system 2,000  
6-speed automated manual 1,480  
AWD 2,100 1,300
Panoramic sunroof 1,100  
Technology Package   1,155
Cargo net   50
Cargo cover   200
Roof rails   275
Obstacle detection, rear   475
Aluminum roof rails 466  
Convenience Package 1,186  
Premium Plus Package 1,860  
Cold Weather Package 466  
iPod integration -186  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443  
All-weather floor mats 112 80
Navigation system 1,860  
6-speed automated manual 1,378  
AWD 1,951 1,260
Panoramic sunroof 1,023  
Technology Package   1,028
Cargo net   40
Cargo cover   160
Roof rails   220
Obstacle detection, rear   380
Options (change) 11,350 3,555
Options (change) 10,559 3,168
Destination 875 900
Total Price $39,495 $33,025
Total Invoice $36,795 $31,827

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Mazda CX-5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,230
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,664
Model Year20122016
ModelA3CX-5
Trim2.0TGrand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4184hp I4
TransmissionS6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/28 MPG24/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 10225, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/55-19
Total Price$39,495$33,025
Adjustments for Features0-1,760
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,495$31,265
Total Invoice$36,795$31,827
Adjustments for Features0-1,696
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,795$30,131

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Mazda CX-5

Model Year20122016
ModelA3CX-5
Trim2.0TGrand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails $250
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD player $125
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Fog light, rear$100 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,815$7,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,760
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,696

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Mazda CX-5

Model Year20122016
ModelA3CX-5
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.5 in106.3 in
Length168.7 in179.3 in
Width69.5 in72.4 in
Height56.0 in65.7 in
Curb Weight3,479 lb.3,589 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.14.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.7 in
Row 2 Legroom34.8 in39.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.1 ft334.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.6 ft364.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested62563%
Total Not Requested37537%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested115573%
Total Not Requested42527%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%

Option Package Details
Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Total Requested15011%
Total Not Requested120089%

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