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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: $28,095

Mazda Mazda3 Premium   
Difference: $13,600

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162019
ModelA3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3Mazda3
TrimA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TFSIS3Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,900 $34,200 $42,500 $26,500
Prestige Package 6,150 6,150 6,150  
Premium Plus Package 2,700 2,700    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 575 575  
Cargo net 150 150 150 50
Cargo mat 115 115 115 75
All-weather floor mats 180 180 180 100
Door sill trim plates       125
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       325
Prestige Package 5,718 5,718 5,718  
Premium Plus Package 2,512 2,512    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 536 536  
Cargo net 139 139 139 40
Cargo mat 107 107 107 60
All-weather floor mats 168 168 168 80
Door sill trim plates       100
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       260
Options (change) 9,870 9,870 7,170 675
Options (change) 9,180 9,180 6,668 540
Destination 925 925 925 920
Total Price $41,695 $44,995 $50,595 $28,095

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,160
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,041
Model Year2016201620162019
ModelA3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3Mazda3
TrimA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TFSIS3Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I4220hp I4292hp I4186hp I4
TransmissionS6S6S6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)705, 14705, 14705, 14?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18215/45-18
Total Price$41,695$44,995$50,595$28,095
Adjustments for Features-1,440-3,140-4,4900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,255$41,855$46,105$28,095
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,600$5,850$0

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year2016201620162019
ModelA3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3Mazda3
TrimA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TFSIS3Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100$1100$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
FWD$0  $0
AWD $1700$1700 
Accessories 
Universal garage door opener   $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Driver drowsiness monitor   $150
Following distance indicator   $25
G-vectoring control   $100
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200$200 
Lane keeping assist   $400
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 
Pedestrian detection   $50
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 
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0$0 
Rear spoiler  $200 
Sunroof   $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0 
Android Auto support   $100
App support   $0
Apple CarPlay support   $100
Aux input   $50
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150 
iPod integration$100$100$100 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Navigation system$600$600$600 
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
USB port   $25
Voice control for audio system   $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
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 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Head-up display (HUD)   $350
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100$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$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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power recliner, passenger 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$100
Total Value of Features$6,040$7,740$9,090$4,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,440$3,140$4,490$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,342-2,925-4,1820

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20162019
ModelA3 / S3Mazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.8 in107.3 in
Length175.4 in183.5 in
Width70.7 in70.7 in
Height55.7 in56.9 in
Curb Weight3,176 lb.3,072 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.5 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in53.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in50.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume12.3 ft313.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cornering lights50No
LED headlights500Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Surround sound250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Navigation system600No
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 Requested230053%
Total Not Requested205047%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Additional chrome trim0No
iPod integration100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested70045%
Total Not Requested85055%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TFSI

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cornering lights50No
LED headlights500Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Surround sound250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Navigation system600No
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 Requested230053%
Total Not Requested205047%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Additional chrome trim0No
iPod integration100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested70045%
Total Not Requested85055%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 S3

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cornering lights50No
LED headlights500Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Surround sound250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Navigation system600No
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 Requested220052%
Total Not Requested205048%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Premium

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

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