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Audi A3 vs. Mazda CX-9 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A3 vs. Mazda CX-9 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $39,695

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $960

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,981

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $1,091

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012
ModelA3CX-9
Trim2.0TGrand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $27,270 $33,735
Base Invoice $25,361 $31,917
Premium Plus Package 2,000  
Aluminum roof rails 500  
Cold Weather Package 500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475  
All-weather floor mats 120 125
Navigation system 2,000 1,665
Convenience Package 1,275  
6-speed automated manual 1,480  
AWD 2,100 1,390
Panoramic sunroof 1,100  
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.   2,255
Power liftgate   400
Cargo net   40
Roof rails   250
Premium Plus Package 1,860  
Aluminum roof rails 466  
Cold Weather Package 466  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443  
All-weather floor mats 112 100
Navigation system 1,860 1,432
Convenience Package 1,186  
6-speed automated manual 1,378  
AWD 1,951 1,313
Panoramic sunroof 1,023  
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.   1,939
Power liftgate   344
Cargo net   32
Roof rails   200
Options (change) 11,550 6,125
Options (change) 10,745 5,360
Destination 875 795
Total Price $39,695 $40,655
Total Invoice $36,981 $38,072

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Mazda CX-9

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,840
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,531
Model Year20122012
ModelA3CX-9
Trim2.0TGrand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4273hp V6
TransmissionS6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/28 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 10277, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17245/50-20
Total Price$39,695$40,655
Adjustments for Features0-2,800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,695$37,855
Total Invoice$36,981$38,072
Adjustments for Features0-2,622
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,981$35,450

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Mazda CX-9

Model Year20122012
ModelA3CX-9
Trim2.0TGrand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation $15
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250 
Cargo cover$75 
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 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear HVAC unit $400
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, remote$200 
CD player $125
SD Card slot$25 
Surround sound $250
Traffic information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog light, rear$100 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Folding third row seats $600
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,990$8,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,800
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,622

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Mazda CX-9

Model Year20122012
ModelA3CX-9
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.5 in113.2 in
Length168.7 in200.2 in
Width69.5 in76.2 in
Height56.0 in68.0 in
Curb Weight3,479 lb.4,546 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.20.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in59.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in40.9 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in58.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.8 in39.8 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in35.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in56.9 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in43.7 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in32.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.1 ft317.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
13.148.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.6 ft3100.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested130583%
Total Not Requested27517%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Compass0Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested37538%
Total Not Requested62562%

Option Package Details
Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Additional engine cooling0No
Transmission cooler0No
Total Requested038%
Total Not Requested062%
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Surround sound250No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Bose, 277W, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested115053%
Total Not Requested102547%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%

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