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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: $25,915

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $9,700

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,633

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $8,553

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120122012
ModelA3A3Mazda3Mazda3
Trim2.0T2.0 TDIi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $27,270 $30,250 $23,150 $23,400
Base Invoice $25,361 $28,134 $22,141 $22,378
Premium Plus Package 2,000 2,000    
Cold Weather Package 500 500    
Panoramic sunroof 1,100 1,100    
Navigation system 2,000 2,000    
Convenience Package 1,275 1,275    
All-weather floor mats 120 120 80 80
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     200 200
Tech Package     1,400 1,400
Cargo net     40 40
Fog lights     325  
Premium Plus Package 1,860 1,860    
Cold Weather Package 466 466    
Panoramic sunroof 1,023 1,023    
Navigation system 1,860 1,860    
Convenience Package 1,186 1,186    
All-weather floor mats 112 112 64 64
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 443    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     160 160
Tech Package     1,204 1,204
Cargo net     32 32
Fog lights     260  
Options (change) 7,470 7,470 2,045 1,720
Options (change) 6,950 6,950 1,720 1,460
Destination 875 875 795 795
Total Price $35,615 $38,595 $25,990 $25,915
Total Invoice $33,186 $35,959 $24,656 $24,633

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,860
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,755
Model Year2011201120122012
ModelA3A3Mazda3Mazda3
Trim2.0T2.0 TDIi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine200hp I4140hp I4 D155hp I4167hp I4
TransmissionM6S6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 10195, 10265, 10265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17205/55-16205/50-17
Total Price$35,615$38,595$25,990$25,915
Adjustments for Features-115-1,165-3500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,500$37,430$25,640$25,915
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,930$0$275
Total Invoice$33,186$35,959$24,656$24,633
Adjustments for Features-107-1,085-3320
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,079$34,874$24,324$24,633
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,795$0$309

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year2011201120122012
ModelA3A3Mazda3Mazda3
Trim2.0T2.0 TDIi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  $150
6-speed automated manual $1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key   $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
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  
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD changer, remote$200$200  
CD player  $125$125
SD Card slot$25$25  
Surround sound  $250$250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$2,915$3,965$3,150$2,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$115$1,165$350$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-107-1,085-3320

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20112012
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 Weight3,264 lb.2,897 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.2 in
Row 2 Legroom34.8 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.1 ft317.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.6 ft342.8 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 lighting150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested130583%
Total Not Requested27517%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Compass0Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested37538%
Total Not Requested62562%

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 lighting150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested130583%
Total Not Requested27517%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Compass0Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested37538%
Total Not Requested62562%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested92567%
Total Not Requested45033%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested92567%
Total Not Requested45033%

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