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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: $27,700

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $11,925

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,662

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $11,247

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092008
ModelA3Mazda3
Trim3.2MazdaSpeed3
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $35,875 $22,440
Base Invoice $33,364 $20,991
Cold Weather Package 500  
Navigation system 1,950 1,750
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475  
Grand Touring Package   1,715
CD changer, in-dash   500
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   175
Cargo net   40
Satellite radio   430
Cold Weather Package 466  
Navigation system 1,813 1,505
Metallic paint (extra cost) 441  
Grand Touring Package   1,600
CD changer, in-dash   400
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   140
Cargo net   32
Satellite radio   344
Options (change) 2,925 4,610
Options (change) 2,720 4,021
Destination 825 650
Total Price $39,625 $27,700
Total Invoice $36,909 $25,662

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,305
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,875
Model Year20092008
ModelA3Mazda3
Trim3.2MazdaSpeed3
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$39,625$27,700
Adjustments for Features-3,6200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,005$27,700
Total Invoice$36,909$25,662
Adjustments for Features-3,3720
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,537$25,662

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20092008
ModelA3Mazda3
Trim3.2MazdaSpeed3
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 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential $500
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD changer, remote$200 
SD Card slot$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog light, rear$100 
Heated mirrors$25 
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,340$1,720
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,620$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,3720

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

Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20092008
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
Audi A3 3.2

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested20083%
Total Not Requested4017%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3

CD changer, in-dash
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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