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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: $35,490

Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring   
Difference: $250

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,745

Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring   
Difference: $548

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082011
ModelA3A3RX-8
Trim2.0T3.2 S lineGrand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Coupe
Base Price $25,930 $34,915 $32,260
Base Invoice $24,115 $32,471 $29,878
S Line Package 2,500    
Audio Package 1,000    
Convenience Package 350    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450 450  
Heated front seats 450 450  
Bluetooth cell phone link 435 435  
Xenon HID headlights 800 800  
Navigation system 1,950 1,950 2,000
Panoramic sunroof 1,100 1,100  
Cargo net     40
Temporary spare tire     395
S Line Package 2,326    
Audio Package 930    
Convenience Package 325    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 418 418  
Heated front seats 418 418  
Bluetooth cell phone link 405 405  
Xenon HID headlights 745 745  
Navigation system 1,813 1,813 1,720
Panoramic sunroof 1,023 1,023  
Cargo net     32
Temporary spare tire     320
Options (change) 9,035 5,185 2,435
Options (change) 8,403 4,822 2,072
Destination 775 775 795
Total Price $35,740 $40,875 $35,490
Total Invoice $33,293 $38,068 $32,745

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Audi A3 2.0T
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $100
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $222
Model Year200820082011
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$35,740$40,875$35,490
Adjustments for Features-350-3,0000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,390$37,875$35,490
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,485$0
Total Invoice$33,293$38,068$32,745
Adjustments for Features-326-2,7940
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,967$35,274$32,745
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,307$0

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year200820082011
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 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Second-row high console  $250
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
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
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD changer, remote$200$200 
MP3-compatible player  $50
SD Card slot$25$25 
Surround sound  $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Heated mirrors  $25
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$3,650$6,300$3,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$350$3,000$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-326-2,7940

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20082011
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
Rear spoiler200Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Special exterior trim0No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested193073%
Total Not Requested72527%
Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash0Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20033%
Total Not Requested40067%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested375100%
Total Not Requested00%

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