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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: $28,645

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $11,780

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,541

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $11,109

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082011
ModelA3Mazda3
Trim3.2 S lineMazdaSpeed3
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $34,915 $23,700
Base Invoice $32,471 $22,191
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450  
Bluetooth cell phone link 435  
Navigation system 1,950  
Xenon HID headlights 800  
Panoramic sunroof 1,100  
Moonroof and Bose Package   1,395
Tech Package   2,515
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   200
Cargo net   40
Metallic paint (extra cost) 418  
Bluetooth cell phone link 405  
Navigation system 1,813  
Xenon HID headlights 745  
Panoramic sunroof 1,023  
Moonroof and Bose Package   1,200
Tech Package   2,163
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   160
Cargo net   32
Options (change) 4,735 4,150
Options (change) 4,404 3,555
Destination 775 795
Total Price $40,425 $28,645
Total Invoice $37,650 $26,541

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,080
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,594
Model Year20082011
ModelA3Mazda3
Trim3.2 S lineMazdaSpeed3
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine250hp V6263hp I4
TransmissionS6M6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 10242, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$40,425$28,645
Adjustments for Features-2,7000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,725$28,645
Total Invoice$37,650$26,541
Adjustments for Features-2,5150
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,135$26,541

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20082011
ModelA3Mazda3
Trim3.2 S lineMazdaSpeed3
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential $500
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings$75 
Hood scoop $100
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD changer, remote$200 
MP3-compatible player $50
SD Card slot$25 
Surround sound $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge $75
Fog light, rear$100 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
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 
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$6,375$3,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,700$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,5150

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

Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20082011
ModelA3Mazda3
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase101.5 in103.9 in
Length168.7 in177.4 in
Width69.5 in69.1 in
Height56.0 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,660 lb.3,221 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in54.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.8 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		13.1 ft317.0 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%
Moonroof and Bose Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250No
Bose, 242W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110065%
Total Not Requested60035%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250No
Bose, 242W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested172561%
Total Not Requested110039%

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