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Audi A3 / S3 vs. Mazda Mazda3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A3 / S3 vs. Mazda Mazda3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,800

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $22,245

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,870

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $20,950

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162008
ModelA3 / S3Mazda3
TrimS3s
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,500 $17,535
Base Invoice $39,527 $16,416
Technology Package 2,600  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575  
Cargo net 150 40
Cargo mat 115 40
All-weather floor mats 180 60
Grand Touring Package   2,460
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   175
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.   1,335
Navigation system   1,750
Satellite radio   430
Rear spoiler   325
Technology Package 2,418  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536  
Cargo net 139 32
Cargo mat 107 32
All-weather floor mats 168 48
Grand Touring Package   2,295
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   140
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.   1,148
Navigation system   1,505
Satellite radio   344
Rear spoiler   260
Options (change) 3,620 6,615
Options (change) 3,368 5,804
Destination 925 650
Total Price $47,045 $24,800
Total Invoice $43,820 $22,870

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,725
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,014
Model Year20162008
ModelA3 / S3Mazda3
TrimS3s
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine292hp I4156hp I4
TransmissionS6M5
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/31 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10222, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18205/50-17
Total Price$47,045$24,800
Adjustments for Features-8,5200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,525$24,800
Total Invoice$43,820$22,870
Adjustments for Features-7,9360
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,884$22,870

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20162008
ModelA3 / S3Mazda3
TrimS3s
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
5-speed manual $0
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents$100 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
DVD-compatible player$0 
Handwriting recognition$200 
HD radio$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
iPod integration$100 
MP3-compatible player$50 
SD Card slot$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge$75 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Metal pedals$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$10,115$1,595
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,520$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,9360

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See a complete comparison of Audi A3 / S3 vs. Mazda Mazda3 features.

Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20162008
ModelA3 / S3Mazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.8 in103.9 in
Length175.4 in178.3 in
Width70.7 in69.1 in
Height55.7 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,462 lb.2,991 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.5 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume12.3 ft311.4 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Audi A3 / S3 vs. Mazda Mazda3 specs.

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 S3

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Total Requested60045%
Total Not Requested72555%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Body kit0Yes
205/50VR17 tires400No
Total Requested185079%
Total Not Requested50021%
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

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