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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: $25,755

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $21,290

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,965

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $19,855

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162011
ModelA3 / S3Mazda3
TrimS3s
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,500 $19,545
Base Invoice $39,527 $18,303
Technology Package 2,600  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575  
Cargo net 150 40
Cargo mat 115 50
All-weather floor mats 180 80
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   200
Grand Touring Package   3,210
Tech Package   1,835
Technology Package 2,418  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536  
Cargo net 139 32
Cargo mat 107 40
All-weather floor mats 168 64
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   160
Grand Touring Package   2,993
Tech Package   1,578
Options (change) 3,620 5,415
Options (change) 3,368 4,867
Destination 925 795
Total Price $47,045 $25,755
Total Invoice $43,820 $23,965

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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: $15,400
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,369
Model Year20162011
ModelA3 / S3Mazda3
TrimS3s
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine292hp I4167hp I4
TransmissionS6M6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/31 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10242, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18205/50-17
Total Price$47,045$25,755
Adjustments for Features-5,8900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,155$25,755
Total Invoice$43,820$23,965
Adjustments for Features-5,4860
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,334$23,965

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20162011
ModelA3 / S3Mazda3
TrimS3s
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
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 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents$100 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Aux input $50
CD changer, in-dash $325
DVD-compatible player$0 
Handwriting recognition$200 
HD radio$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
iPod integration$100 
SD Card slot$25 
Surround sound $250
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 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger 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$8,190$2,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,890$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,4860

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20162011
ModelA3 / S3Mazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.8 in103.9 in
Length175.4 in180.7 in
Width70.7 in69.1 in
Height55.7 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,462 lb.3,179 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.5 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in54.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume12.3 ft311.8 ft3

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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?
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
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
Bose, 242W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested267573%
Total Not Requested100027%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested177588%
Total Not Requested25012%

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