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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: $25,540

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $10,695

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,256

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $9,514

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182012
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3Mazda3
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIS3s Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,950 $43,650 $22,900
Base Invoice $29,714 $40,596 $21,901
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    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     200
Tech Package     1,400
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    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     160
Tech Package     1,204
Options (change) 3,310 1,025 1,845
Options (change) 3,081 954 1,560
Destination 975 975 795
Total Price $36,235 $45,650 $25,540
Total Invoice $33,770 $42,525 $24,256

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,255
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,172
Model Year201820182012
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3Mazda3
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIS3s Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine186hp I4292hp I4167hp I4
TransmissionS7S7M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18205/50-17
Total Price$36,235$45,650$25,540
Adjustments for Features-1,440-6,0250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,795$39,625$25,540
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,830$0
Total Invoice$33,770$42,525$24,256
Adjustments for Features-1,342-5,6130
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,428$36,912$24,256
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,484$0

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

Model Year201820182012
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3Mazda3
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIS3s Grand Touring
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$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 player  $125
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
LED headlights $1000 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
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$5,205$9,790$3,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,440$6,025$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,342-5,6130

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

Model Year20182012
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3Mazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.8 in103.9 in
Length175.4 in180.9 in
Width70.7 in69.1 in
Height55.7 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,198 lb.2,873 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.5 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.2 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 Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested112582%
Total Not Requested25018%

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