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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 i Grand Touring   
Difference: $10,695

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,246

Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring   
Difference: $9,524

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820132013
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3Mazda3Mazda3
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIS3i Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,950 $43,650 $22,800 $24,350
Base Invoice $29,714 $40,596 $21,805 $23,287
Convenience Package 950      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 575    
Cargo net 155 155 40 40
Cargo mat 160   50 50
Universal garage door opener 295 295 75 75
All-weather floor mats 180   80 80
Carbon fiber rear spoiler 995      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     200 200
Tech Package     1,500  
Convenience Package 884      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 536    
Cargo net 144 144 32 32
Cargo mat 149   40 40
Universal garage door opener 274 274 60 60
All-weather floor mats 168   64 64
Carbon fiber rear spoiler 926      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     160 160
Tech Package     1,290  
Options (change) 3,310 1,025 1,945 445
Options (change) 3,081 954 1,646 356
Destination 975 975 795 795
Total Price $36,235 $45,650 $25,540 $25,590
Total Invoice $33,770 $42,525 $24,246 $24,438

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,355
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,275
Model Year2018201820132013
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3Mazda3Mazda3
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIS3i Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine186hp I4292hp I4155hp I4167hp I4
TransmissionS7S7M6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10265, 10265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18205/55-16205/50-17
Total Price$36,235$45,650$25,540$25,590
Adjustments for Features-1,340-5,92500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,895$39,725$25,540$25,590
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,830$0$50
Total Invoice$33,770$42,525$24,246$24,438
Adjustments for Features-1,249-5,51900
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,521$37,006$24,246$24,438
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,485$0$192

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

Model Year2018201820132013
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3Mazda3Mazda3
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIS3i Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200  
6-speed manual  $150$150
FWD$0 $0$0
AWD $1700  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200  
Blind spot warning system $200$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$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$200
Sunroof  $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100  
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
CD player  $125$125
Navigation system  $600$600
SD Card slot$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound  $250$250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Boost gauge $75  
Compass $0$0$0
Cornering lights $50  
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Fog lights  $125$125
LED headlights $1000  
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Xenon HID headlights$500 $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
All-weather floor mats$75 $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$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$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$5,130$9,715$3,790$3,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,340$5,925$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,249-5,51900

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

Model Year20182013
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 i 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
Fog lights125No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested135078%
Total Not Requested37522%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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