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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: $34,750

Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring   
Difference: $560

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,068

Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring   
Difference: $474

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072010
ModelA3A3RX-8
Trim2.0T3.2 S lineGrand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Coupe
Base Price $25,340 $33,980 $31,960
Base Invoice $23,404 $31,561 $29,566
S Line Package 2,200    
Audio Package 1,350    
Cold Weather Package 700 700  
Technology Package 1,500    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450 450  
Navigation system 1,950 1,950 2,000
Panoramic sunroof 1,100 1,100  
Satellite radio   350  
Xenon HID headlights   800  
Cargo net     40
S Line Package 2,002    
Audio Package 1,229    
Cold Weather Package 637 637  
Technology Package 1,365    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 410 410  
Navigation system 1,774 1,775 1,720
Panoramic sunroof 1,001 1,001  
Satellite radio   319  
Xenon HID headlights   728  
Cargo net     32
Options (change) 9,250 5,350 2,040
Options (change) 8,418 4,870 1,752
Destination 720 720 750
Total Price $35,310 $40,050 $34,750
Total Invoice $32,542 $37,151 $32,068

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $595
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $506
Model Year200720072010
ModelA3A3RX-8
Trim2.0T3.2 S lineGrand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Coupe
Engine200hp I4250hp V6232hp R2
TransmissionM6S6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 10195, 10300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-18
Total Price$35,310$40,050$34,750
Adjustments for Features0-2,900-35
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,310$37,150$34,715
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,840$0
Total Invoice$32,542$37,151$32,068
Adjustments for Features0-2,690-32
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,542$34,461$32,036
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,919$0

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year200720072010
ModelA3A3RX-8
Trim2.0T3.2 S lineGrand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150
6-speed automated manual $1100 
FWD$0  
AWD $1700 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Proximity key  $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Brake assist$50$50 
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Second-row high console  $250
Ski sack$50$50 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 $100
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD changer, remote$200$200 
MP3-compatible player  $50
Surround sound  $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Total Value of Features$3,640$6,540$3,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,900$35
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,690-32

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20072010
ModelA3RX-8
Body4dr Hatch4dr Coupe
Wheelbase101.5 in106.4 in
Length168.7 in175.6 in
Width69.5 in69.7 in
Height56.0 in52.8 in
Curb Weight3,264 lb.3,065 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)250No
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 Requested158072%
Total Not Requested62528%
Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash0Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20033%
Total Not Requested40067%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22578%
Total Not Requested6522%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested97587%
Total Not Requested15013%

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%

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