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Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Mazda Mazda6 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Mazda Mazda6 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,445

Mazda Mazda6 Grand Touring Reserve   
Difference: $11,295

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3Mazda6Mazda6
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIS3Grand Touring ReserveSignature
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,950 $43,650 $31,700 $34,750
Prestige Package 9,750 5,300    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 575    
Cargo net 155 155 50 50
Cargo mat 160   75 75
All-weather floor mats 180   125 125
Carbon fiber rear spoiler 995      
Door sill trim plates     125 125
Obstacle detection, rear     475  
Prestige Package 8,138 4,930    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 536    
Cargo net 144 144 40 40
Cargo mat 149   60 60
All-weather floor mats 168   100 100
Carbon fiber rear spoiler 926      
Door sill trim plates     100 100
Obstacle detection, rear     380  
Options (change) 11,815 6,030 850 375
Options (change) 10,061 5,610 680 300
Destination 975 975 895 895
Total Price $44,740 $50,655 $33,445 $36,020

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Mazda Mazda6

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda Mazda6 Grand Touring Reserve
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mazda Mazda6 Signature
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,565
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $38,923
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3Mazda6Mazda6
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIS3Grand Touring ReserveSignature
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine186hp I4292hp I4250hp I4250hp I4
TransmissionS7S7T6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)705, 14705, 14231, 11231, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18225/45-19225/45-19
Total Price$44,740$50,655$33,445$36,020
Adjustments for Features-730-3,3650-1,000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,010$47,290$33,445$35,020
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,280$0$1,575

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Mazda Mazda6

Model Year2018201820182018
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3Mazda6Mazda6
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIS3Grand Touring ReserveSignature
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
FWD$0 $0$0
AWD $1700  
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Remote app$25$25  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Around view cameras   $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Following distance indicator  $25$25
G-vectoring control  $100$100
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 $150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0  
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500  
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0  
Carbon fiber rear spoiler$300   
Laminated front side windows  $200$200
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Sunroof  $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0  
App support  $0$0
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
Handwriting recognition$200$200  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150  
Media drive$15$15  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
SD Card slot$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Traffic information  $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge $75  
Compass$0$0  
Cornering lights$50$50  
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Fog lights  $125$125
Head-up display (HUD)  $350$350
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250  
LED headlights$1000$1000  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Road sign information  $75$75
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
All-weather floor mats$75 $75$75
Aluminum trim$100$100  
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Heated second row seats  $200$200
Interior trim, special color   $0
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50  
Manual thigh support length 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$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Synthetic suede door panel trim   $250
Wood trim   $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Launch control $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$6,445$9,080$5,715$6,715
Value of Feature Adjustments$730$3,365$0$1,000
Value of Feature Adjustments-665-3,1340-33

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Mazda Mazda6

Model Year20182018
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3Mazda6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.8 in111.4 in
Length175.4 in191.5 in
Width70.7 in72.4 in
Height55.7 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,198 lb.3,241 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.16.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.5 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in38.7 in
Cargo Volume12.3 ft314.8 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 mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
4G LTE connectivity0No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
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 lighting150No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested397559%
Total Not Requested271541%

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 mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
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 Requested242559%
Total Not Requested171541%

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