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Audi A3 vs. Mazda Mazda3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A3 vs. Mazda Mazda3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,200

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $12,140

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,262

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $11,378

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008
ModelA3Mazda3
Trim3.2 S lineMazdaSpeed3
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $34,915 $22,440
Base Invoice $32,471 $20,991
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450  
Heated front seats 450  
Navigation system 1,950 1,750
Xenon HID headlights 800  
Grand Touring Package   1,715
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   175
Cargo net   40
Satellite radio   430
Metallic paint (extra cost) 418  
Heated front seats 418  
Navigation system 1,813 1,505
Xenon HID headlights 745  
Grand Touring Package   1,600
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   140
Cargo net   32
Satellite radio   344
Options (change) 3,650 4,110
Options (change) 3,394 3,621
Destination 775 650
Total Price $39,340 $27,200
Total Invoice $36,640 $25,262

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,610
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,090
Model Year20082008
ModelA3Mazda3
Trim3.2 S lineMazdaSpeed3
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine250hp V6263hp I4
TransmissionS6M6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 10222, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17215/45-18
Total Price$39,340$27,200
Adjustments for Features-3,5300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,810$27,200
Total Invoice$36,640$25,262
Adjustments for Features-3,2880
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,352$25,262

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20082008
ModelA3Mazda3
Trim3.2 S lineMazdaSpeed3
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential $500
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD changer, remote$200 
SD Card slot$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog light, rear$100 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Door sill trim plates $100
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Metal pedals $75
Partial leather seating sufaces $450
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,300$1,770
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,530$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,2880

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See a complete comparison of Audi A3 vs. Mazda Mazda3 features.

Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20082008
ModelA3Mazda3
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase101.5 in103.9 in
Length168.7 in176.6 in
Width69.5 in69.1 in
Height56.0 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,660 lb.3,041 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom34.8 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		13.1 ft317.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		54.6 ft343.8 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Audi A3 vs. Mazda Mazda3 specs.

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Partial leather seating sufaces450Yes
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested160078%
Total Not Requested45022%

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