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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: $29,520

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $12,175

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,855

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $10,988

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162015
ModelA3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3Mazda3
TrimA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TFSIS3s Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,900 $34,200 $42,500 $25,045
Base Invoice $28,738 $31,806 $39,527 $23,961
Prestige Package 6,150 6,150 6,150  
Premium Plus Package 2,700 2,700    
All-weather floor mats 180 180 180 100
Cargo mat 115 115 115 70
Cargo net 150 150 150 60
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 575 575  
Touring Technology Package       2,600
Door sill trim plates       125
Interior ambient lighting       250
Obstacle detection, rear       450
Prestige Package 5,718 5,718 5,718  
Premium Plus Package 2,512 2,512    
All-weather floor mats 168 168 168 80
Cargo mat 107 107 107 50
Cargo net 139 139 139 48
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 536 536  
Touring Technology Package       2,236
Door sill trim plates       100
Interior ambient lighting       200
Obstacle detection, rear       360
Options (change) 9,870 9,870 7,170 3,655
Options (change) 9,180 9,180 6,668 3,074
Destination 925 925 925 820
Total Price $41,695 $44,995 $50,595 $29,520
Total Invoice $38,843 $41,911 $47,120 $27,855

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,985
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,016
Model Year2016201620162015
ModelA3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3Mazda3
TrimA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TFSIS3s Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I4220hp I4292hp I4184hp I4
TransmissionS6S6S6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)705, 14705, 14705, 14?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18215/45-18
Total Price$41,695$44,995$50,595$29,520
Adjustments for Features-3,190-4,890-6,2400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,505$40,105$44,355$29,520
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,600$5,850$0
Total Invoice$38,843$41,911$47,120$27,855
Adjustments for Features-2,972-4,555-5,8110
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,871$37,356$41,309$27,855
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,485$5,438$0

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year2016201620162015
ModelA3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3Mazda3
TrimA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TFSIS3s Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100$1100$1100 
6-speed manual   $150
FWD$0  $0
AWD $1700$1700 
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control   $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850 
Universal garage door opener   $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Forward collision warning$200$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0 
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500 
Regenerative braking, capacitor-based   $0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters   $0
Black grille (optional)   $0
Body kit$0$0$0 
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Sunroof   $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0 
App support   $0
Aux input   $50
CD player   $125
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150 
iPod integration$100$100$100 
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Traffic information   $25
USB port   $25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Boost gauge  $75 
Compass$0$0$0 
Cornering lights$50$50$50 
Digital instruments   $0
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Fog lights   $125
Head-up display (HUD)   $350
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100$100 
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$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$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$6,915$8,615$9,965$3,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,190$4,890$6,240$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,972-4,555-5,8110

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20162015
ModelA3 / S3Mazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.8 in106.3 in
Length175.4 in180.3 in
Width70.7 in70.7 in
Height55.7 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,176 lb.2,855 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.5 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in54.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume12.3 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cornering lights50No
LED headlights500No
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Surround sound250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested180041%
Total Not Requested255059%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
iPod integration100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested70045%
Total Not Requested85055%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TFSI

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cornering lights50No
LED headlights500No
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Surround sound250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested180041%
Total Not Requested255059%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
iPod integration100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested70045%
Total Not Requested85055%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 S3

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cornering lights50No
LED headlights500No
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Surround sound250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested170040%
Total Not Requested255060%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring

Touring Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Active grille shutters0No
Regenerative braking, capacitor-based0No
Total Requested85081%
Total Not Requested20019%

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