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Audi A3 vs. Mazda RX-8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A3 vs. Mazda RX-8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,120

Mazda RX-8 Manual   
Difference: $1,190

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,426

Mazda RX-8 Manual   
Difference: $1,116

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007200720082008
ModelA3A3RX-8RX-8
Trim2.0T3.2 S lineAutomaticManual
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Base Price $25,340 $33,980 $26,435 $26,435
Base Invoice $23,404 $31,561 $24,458 $24,458
S Line Package 2,200      
Technology Package 1,500      
Cold Weather Package 700 700    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450 450    
Navigation system 1,950 1,950 2,000 2,000
Audio Package 1,350      
Panoramic sunroof 1,100 1,100    
Xenon HID headlights   800    
Grand Touring Package     5,335 4,635
Rear spoiler     360 360
Cargo net     40 40
S Line Package 2,002      
Technology Package 1,365      
Cold Weather Package 637 637    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 410 410    
Navigation system 1,774 1,775 1,721 1,721
Audio Package 1,229      
Panoramic sunroof 1,001 1,001    
Xenon HID headlights   728    
Grand Touring Package     4,922 4,277
Rear spoiler     288 288
Cargo net     32 32
Options (change) 9,250 5,000 7,735 7,035
Options (change) 8,418 4,551 6,963 6,318
Destination 720 720 650 650
Total Price $35,310 $39,700 $34,820 $34,120
Total Invoice $32,542 $36,832 $32,071 $31,426

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Mazda RX-8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda RX-8 Automatic
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $300
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $295
Model Year2007200720082008
ModelA3A3RX-8RX-8
Trim2.0T3.2 S lineAutomaticManual
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Engine200hp I4250hp V6212hp R2232hp R2
TransmissionM6S6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 10195, 10300, 9300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$35,310$39,700$34,820$34,120
Adjustments for Features-1,240-3,940-1,0500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,070$35,760$33,770$34,120
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,690$0$350
Total Invoice$32,542$36,832$32,071$31,426
Adjustments for Features-1,143-3,655-9670
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,399$33,177$31,104$31,426
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,778$0$322

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year2007200720082008
ModelA3A3RX-8RX-8
Trim2.0T3.2 S lineAutomaticManual
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  $150
6-speed automated manual $1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
FWD$0   
AWD $1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Proximity key  $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Brake assist$50$50  
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Second-row high console  $250$250
Ski sack$50$50  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100   
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD changer, remote$200$200  
Satellite radio$200   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Compass $0  
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Steering-linked headlights$150   
Trip computer$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100  
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$4,340$7,040$4,150$3,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,240$3,940$1,050$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,143-3,655-9670

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20072008
ModelA3RX-8
Body4dr Hatch4dr Coupe
Wheelbase101.5 in106.4 in
Length168.7 in174.3 in
Width69.5 in69.7 in
Height56.0 in52.8 in
Curb Weight3,264 lb.3,046 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in48.1 in
Row 2 Legroom34.8 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.1 ft37.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.6 ft37.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

S Line Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Trip computer150No
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Map lights25No
Front sport buckets100No
Aluminum trim100No
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested183083%
Total Not Requested37517%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Total Requested65058%
Total Not Requested47542%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22578%
Total Not Requested6522%
Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash0Yes
Satellite radio200No
MP3-compatible player50No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2 S line

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22578%
Total Not Requested6522%

Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Automatic

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Proximity key250No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested420072%
Total Not Requested165028%

Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Manual

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Proximity key250No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested395078%
Total Not Requested110022%

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