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Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Mazda Mazda3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Mazda Mazda3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,715

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $17,680

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,271

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $15,159

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3Mazda3
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIS3RS 3Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,950 $43,650 $54,900 $23,145
Base Invoice $29,714 $40,596 $51,058 $22,144
Prestige Package 9,750 5,300    
Sport Package 650      
All-weather floor mats 180     100
Cargo mat 160     75
Cargo net 155 155   50
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 575 575  
Technology Package     3,200  
Driver Assistance Package     1,400  
Premium Equipment Package       1,600
Door sill trim plates       125
Interior ambient lighting       250
Obstacle detection, rear       495
Prestige Package 8,138 4,930    
Sport Package 606      
All-weather floor mats 168     80
Cargo mat 149     60
Cargo net 144 144   40
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 536 536  
Technology Package     2,976  
Driver Assistance Package     1,302  
Premium Equipment Package       1,376
Door sill trim plates       100
Interior ambient lighting       200
Obstacle detection, rear       396
Options (change) 11,470 6,030 5,175 2,695
Options (change) 9,741 5,610 4,814 2,252
Destination 975 975 975 875
Total Price $44,395 $50,655 $61,050 $26,715
Total Invoice $40,430 $47,181 $56,847 $25,271

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,650
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,489
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3Mazda3
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIS3RS 3Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine186hp I4292hp I4400hp I5184hp I4
TransmissionS7S7S7M6
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)225/40-18225/40-18235/35-19215/45-18
Total Price$44,395$50,655$61,050$26,715
Adjustments for Features-4,030-6,565-6,9250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,365$44,090$54,125$26,715
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,725$13,760$0
Total Invoice$40,430$47,181$56,847$25,271
Adjustments for Features-3,670-6,115-6,4480
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,760$41,066$50,399$25,271
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,306$13,639$0

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year2018201820182018
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3Mazda3
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIS3RS 3Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200$1200 
6-speed manual   $150
FWD$0  $0
AWD $1700$1700 
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control   $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850 
Heated steering wheel   $100
Remote app$25$25$25 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200
Following distance indicator   $25
G-vectoring control   $100
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 
Cargo mat$40  $40
Cargo net$40$40 $40
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$500 
Exterior 
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 
Android Auto support$100$100$100 
App support   $0
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150 
Media drive$15$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Traffic information   $25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Boost gauge $75$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
Headlight washers  $50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250 
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   $750
Performance meter  $150 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Road sign information   $75
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
All-weather floor mats$75  $75
Aluminum trim$100$100$100 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat  $50 
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $50 
Metal pedals $75$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, driver seat   $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Synthetic suede door panel trim  $250 
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100 
Total Value of Features$8,510$11,045$11,405$4,480
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,030$6,565$6,925$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,670-6,115-6,4480

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20182018
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3Mazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.8 in106.3 in
Length175.4 in180.3 in
Width70.7 in70.7 in
Height55.7 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,198 lb.2,900 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 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Cornering lights50No
LED headlights500No
Surround sound250Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
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
225/40HR18 tires400No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested255038%
Total Not Requested414062%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested20040%
Total Not Requested30060%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 S3

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested145035%
Total Not Requested269065%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 RS 3

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Performance meter150No
Surround sound250Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested95040%
Total Not Requested141560%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Total Requested40031%
Total Not Requested90069%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring

Premium Equipment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Road sign information75No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested210079%
Total Not Requested55021%

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