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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: $35,290

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $493

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,880

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $24

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102009
ModelA3RX-8
Trim2.0TGrand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Coupe
Base Price $27,270 $31,000
Base Invoice $25,361 $28,681
Premium Plus Package 2,000  
Convenience Package 1,000  
Cold Weather Package 500  
Navigation system 2,000 2,000
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475  
All-weather floor mats 120 78
6-speed manual 0  
Panoramic sunroof 1,100  
Premium Package   900
6-speed shiftable automatic   700
Cargo net   40
Temporary spare tire   395
Premium Plus Package 1,860  
Convenience Package 930  
Cold Weather Package 466  
Navigation system 1,860 1,720
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443  
All-weather floor mats 112 62
6-speed manual 0  
Panoramic sunroof 1,023  
Premium Package   774
6-speed shiftable automatic   645
Cargo net   32
Temporary spare tire   320
Options (change) 7,195 4,113
Options (change) 6,694 3,553
Destination 825 670
Total Price $35,290 $35,783
Total Invoice $32,880 $32,904

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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: $58
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $376
Model Year20102009
ModelA3RX-8
Trim2.0TGrand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Coupe
Engine200hp I4212hp R2
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 10300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-18
Total Price$35,290$35,783
Adjustments for Features0-435
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,290$35,348
Total Invoice$32,880$32,904
Adjustments for Features0-400
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,880$32,504

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20102009
ModelA3RX-8
Trim2.0TGrand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Proximity key $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Second-row high console $250
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear wiper$175 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD changer, remote$200 
SD Card slot$25 
Surround sound $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Fog light, rear$100 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats$300 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,715$4,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$435
Value of Feature Adjustments0-400

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20102009
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 Weight3,263 lb.3,094 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

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested115573%
Total Not Requested42527%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Compass0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested37550%
Total Not Requested37550%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%

Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
1.3L R2
OHV-2v
212 hp@7500
159 lb-ft@5500
1000Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested100091%
Total Not Requested1009%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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