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Audi A3 / S3 vs. Mazda CX-9 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A3 / S3 vs. Mazda CX-9 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $39,090

Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI   
Difference: $2

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,416

Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI   
Difference: $204

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015201520152012
ModelA3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3CX-9
TrimA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TDIA3 2.0 TFSIS3Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $29,900 $32,600 $33,200 $41,100 $33,735
Base Invoice $27,808 $30,318 $30,876 $38,224 $31,917
Convenience Package 750 750 750 750  
Premium Plus Package 2,550 2,550 2,550    
Driver Assistance Package 1,400 1,400 1,400 1,400  
Navigation Plus Package 2,600 2,600 2,600 2,600  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550  
Cargo net 150 150 150 150 40
Cargo mat 115 115 115 115 77
All-weather floor mats 180 180 180 180 125
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.         2,255
Power liftgate         400
Navigation system         1,665
Convenience Package 697 697 697 697  
Premium Plus Package 2,371 2,371 2,371    
Driver Assistance Package 1,302 1,302 1,302 1,302  
Navigation Plus Package 2,418 2,418 2,418 2,418  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 511 511 511 511  
Cargo net 139 139 139 139 32
Cargo mat 107 107 107 107 61
All-weather floor mats 168 168 168 168 100
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.         1,939
Power liftgate         344
Navigation system         1,432
Options (change) 8,295 8,295 8,295 5,745 4,562
Options (change) 7,713 7,713 7,713 5,342 3,908
Destination 895 895 895 895 795
Total Price $39,090 $41,790 $42,390 $47,740 $39,092
Total Invoice $36,416 $38,926 $39,484 $44,461 $36,620

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Mazda CX-9

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,248
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $967
Model Year20152015201520152012
ModelA3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3CX-9
TrimA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TDIA3 2.0 TFSIS3Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine170hp I4150hp I4 D220hp I4292hp I4273hp V6
TransmissionS6S6S6S6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10277, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18245/50-20
Total Price$39,090$41,790$42,390$47,740$39,092
Adjustments for Features00-1,700-3,150-1,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,090$41,790$40,690$44,590$37,842
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,700$1,600$5,500$0
Total Invoice$36,416$38,926$39,484$44,461$36,620
Adjustments for Features00-1,583-2,934-1,171
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,416$38,926$37,901$41,527$35,449
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,510$1,485$5,111$0

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Mazda CX-9

Model Year20152015201520152012
ModelA3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3CX-9
TrimA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TDIA3 2.0 TFSIS3Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100$1100$1100$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100
FWD$0$0  $0
AWD  $1700$1700 
Accessories 
Power liftgate    $350
Remote window/roof operation    $15
Universal garage door opener    $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0$0$0 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250$250 
Rollover sensor    $50
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25$25 
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows    $500
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder    $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls    $250
Rear HVAC unit    $400
Rear wiper    $175
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500 
Exterior 
Body kit   $0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)    $250
Deep-tinted rear windows    $275
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Sunroof    $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0 
Aux input    $50
CD player    $125
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200 
HD radio$50$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150 
iPod integration$100$100$100$100 
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound    $250
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25 
Traffic information    $25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Boost gauge   $75 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100 
Fog lights    $125
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100$100$100 
Door sill trim plates   $100 
Folding third row seats    $600
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats    $75
Manual recliner, second row seats    $75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50 
Memory system, driver seat    $200
Metal pedals   $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Transmission 
Launch control   $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100 
Total Value of Features$4,965$4,965$6,665$8,115$6,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$1,700$3,150$1,250
Value of Feature Adjustments00-1,583-2,934-1,171

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Mazda CX-9

Model Year20152012
ModelA3 / S3CX-9
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.8 in113.2 in
Length175.4 in200.2 in
Width70.7 in76.2 in
Height55.7 in68.0 in
Curb Weight3,176 lb.4,331 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.20.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.5 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in59.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in40.9 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in58.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 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
12.3 ft317.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
12.348.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.3100.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested32572%
Total Not Requested12528%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Proximity key250Yes
iPod integration100No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested67544%
Total Not Requested86556%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested40050%
Total Not Requested40050%
Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested70062%
Total Not Requested42538%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TDI

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested32572%
Total Not Requested12528%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Proximity key250Yes
iPod integration100No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested67544%
Total Not Requested86556%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested40050%
Total Not Requested40050%
Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested70062%
Total Not Requested42538%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TFSI

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested32572%
Total Not Requested12528%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Proximity key250Yes
iPod integration100No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested67544%
Total Not Requested86556%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested40050%
Total Not Requested40050%
Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested70062%
Total Not Requested42538%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 S3

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested30071%
Total Not Requested12529%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested40050%
Total Not Requested40050%
Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested70062%
Total Not Requested42538%

Option Package Details
Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring

Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Surround sound250No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Bose, 277W, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested137563%
Total Not Requested80037%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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