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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: $25,830

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $10,405

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,025

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $9,745

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182011
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3Mazda3
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIS3s
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,950 $43,650 $19,545
Base Invoice $29,714 $40,596 $18,303
Convenience Package 950    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 575  
Cargo net 155 155 40
Cargo mat 160   50
Universal garage door opener 295 295 75
All-weather floor mats 180   80
Carbon fiber rear spoiler 995    
Grand Touring Package     3,210
Tech Package     1,835
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     200
Convenience Package 884    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 536  
Cargo net 144 144 32
Cargo mat 149   40
Universal garage door opener 274 274 60
All-weather floor mats 168   64
Carbon fiber rear spoiler 926    
Grand Touring Package     2,993
Tech Package     1,578
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     160
Options (change) 3,310 1,025 5,490
Options (change) 3,081 954 4,927
Destination 975 975 795
Total Price $36,235 $45,650 $25,830
Total Invoice $33,770 $42,525 $24,025

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,915
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,356
Model Year201820182011
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3Mazda3
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIS3s
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine186hp I4292hp I4167hp I4
TransmissionS7S7M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10242, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18205/50-17
Total Price$36,235$45,650$25,830
Adjustments for Features-1,490-6,0750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,745$39,575$25,830
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,830$0
Total Invoice$33,770$42,525$24,025
Adjustments for Features-1,389-5,6590
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,381$36,866$24,025
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,485$0

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

Model Year201820182011
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3Mazda3
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIS3s
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0 $0
AWD $1700 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Blind spot warning system $200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front $150 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 $40
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500 
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Carbon fiber rear spoiler$300  
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof  $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
HD radio$50$50 
Navigation system  $600
SD Card slot$25$25 
Surround sound  $250
USB port$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Boost gauge $75 
Compass $0$0
Cornering lights $50 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights  $125
Heated mirrors$25$25 
LED headlights $1000 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
All-weather floor mats$75 $75
Aluminum trim $100 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Metal pedals $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
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$5,255$9,840$3,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,490$6,075$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,389-5,6590

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

Model Year20182011
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3Mazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.8 in103.9 in
Length175.4 in180.7 in
Width70.7 in69.1 in
Height55.7 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,198 lb.2,964 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 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%

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 seat100No
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 Requested257570%
Total Not Requested110030%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested117558%
Total Not Requested85042%

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