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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: $27,040

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $8,105

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,715

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $7,036

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122018
ModelA3Mazda3
Trim2.0TGrand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $27,270 $23,895
Base Invoice $25,361 $22,862
Cold Weather Package 500  
Premium Plus Package 2,000  
Convenience Package 1,275  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475  
All-weather floor mats 120 100
iPod integration 50  
6-speed automated manual 1,480  
Panoramic sunroof 1,100  
Cargo net   50
Interior ambient lighting   250
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   325
Obstacle detection, rear   495
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,050
Cold Weather Package 466  
Premium Plus Package 1,860  
Convenience Package 1,186  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443  
All-weather floor mats 112 80
iPod integration 47  
6-speed automated manual 1,378  
Panoramic sunroof 1,023  
Cargo net   40
Interior ambient lighting   200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   260
Obstacle detection, rear   396
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,002
Options (change) 7,000 2,270
Options (change) 6,515 1,978
Destination 875 875
Total Price $35,145 $27,040
Total Invoice $32,751 $25,715

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,090
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,973
Model Year20122018
ModelA3Mazda3
Trim2.0TGrand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine200hp I4184hp I4
TransmissionS6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/28 MPG27/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 10?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17215/45-18
Total Price$35,145$27,040
Adjustments for Features0-985
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,145$26,055
Total Invoice$32,751$25,715
Adjustments for Features0-937
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,751$24,778

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20122018
ModelA3Mazda3
Trim2.0TGrand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
G-vectoring control $100
Rearview camera $200
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Exterior 
Black grille (optional) $0
Bodyside moldings$75 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD player$125 
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
MP3-compatible player$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
USB port $25
Voice control for audio system $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Digital instruments $0
Fog light, rear$100 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$4,015$5,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$985
Value of Feature Adjustments0-937

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20122018
ModelA3Mazda3
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase101.5 in106.3 in
Length168.7 in175.6 in
Width69.5 in70.7 in
Height56.0 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,329 lb.3,076 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in54.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom34.8 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.1 ft320.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.6 ft347.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%
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 seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested120576%
Total Not Requested37524%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested62563%
Total Not Requested37537%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%

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