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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: $25,168

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $10,447

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,312

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $9,874

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112009
ModelA3A3Mazda3
Trim2.0T2.0 TDIs
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $27,270 $30,250 $18,625
Base Invoice $25,361 $28,134 $17,446
Premium Plus Package 2,000 2,000  
Cold Weather Package 500 500  
Navigation system 2,000 2,000 1,950
Convenience Package 1,275 1,275  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475  
All-weather floor mats 120 120 78
Panoramic sunroof 1,100 1,100  
Grand Touring Package     2,270
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.     1,335
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     200
Cargo net     40
Premium Plus Package 1,860 1,860  
Cold Weather Package 466 466  
Navigation system 1,860 1,860 1,677
Convenience Package 1,186 1,186  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 443  
All-weather floor mats 112 112 62
Panoramic sunroof 1,023 1,023  
Grand Touring Package     2,117
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.     1,148
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     160
Cargo net     32
Options (change) 7,470 7,470 5,873
Options (change) 6,950 6,950 5,196
Destination 875 875 670
Total Price $35,615 $38,595 $25,168
Total Invoice $33,186 $35,959 $23,312

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,932
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,462
Model Year201120112009
ModelA3A3Mazda3
Trim2.0T2.0 TDIs
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine200hp I4140hp I4 D156hp I4
TransmissionM6S6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 10195, 10222, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17205/50-17
Total Price$35,615$38,595$25,168
Adjustments for Features-1,515-2,5650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,100$36,030$25,168
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,930$0
Total Invoice$33,186$35,959$23,312
Adjustments for Features-1,412-2,3900
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,774$33,569$23,312
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,795$0

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201120112009
ModelA3A3Mazda3
Trim2.0T2.0 TDIs
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed automated manual $1100 
5-speed manual  $0
FWD$0$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD changer, remote$200$200 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$2,990$4,040$1,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,515$2,565$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,412-2,3900

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20112009
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 Weight3,264 lb.2,809 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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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 lighting150No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested95560%
Total Not Requested62540%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested20083%
Total Not Requested4017%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers25Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Compass0Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested30032%
Total Not Requested62568%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested95560%
Total Not Requested62540%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested20083%
Total Not Requested4017%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers25Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Compass0Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested30032%
Total Not Requested62568%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
205/50VR17 tires400No
Total Requested292585%
Total Not Requested50015%
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%

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