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Audi A3 / S3 vs. Mazda RX-8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A3 / S3 vs. Mazda RX-8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,203

Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring   
Difference: $10,457

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,351

Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring   
Difference: $10,176

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152009
ModelA3 / S3RX-8
TrimS3Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Base Price $41,100 $31,000
Base Invoice $38,224 $28,681
Navigation Plus Package 2,600  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Cargo net 150 40
Cargo mat 115 50
Cargo organizer 70 70
All-weather floor mats 180 78
Premium Package   900
Temporary spare tire   395
Navigation system   2,000
Navigation Plus Package 2,418  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 511  
Cargo net 139 32
Cargo mat 107 36
Cargo organizer 65 56
All-weather floor mats 168 62
Premium Package   774
Temporary spare tire   320
Navigation system   1,720
Options (change) 3,665 3,533
Options (change) 3,408 3,000
Destination 895 670
Total Price $45,660 $35,203
Total Invoice $42,527 $32,351

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Mazda RX-8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,342
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,412
Model Year20152009
ModelA3 / S3RX-8
TrimS3Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Engine292hp I4232hp R2
TransmissionS6M6
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/31 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/45-18
Total Price$45,660$35,203
Adjustments for Features-5,1150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,545$35,203
Total Invoice$42,527$32,351
Adjustments for Features-4,7640
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,763$32,351

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20152009
ModelA3 / S3RX-8
TrimS3Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
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 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Second-row high console $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents$100 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
DVD-compatible player$0 
Handwriting recognition$200 
HD radio$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
iPod integration$100 
SD Card slot$25 
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Boost gauge$75 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Folding second row seats$300 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$8,190$3,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,115$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,7640

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20152009
ModelA3 / S3RX-8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Wheelbase103.8 in106.4 in
Length175.4 in175.6 in
Width70.7 in69.7 in
Height55.7 in52.8 in
Curb Weight3,462 lb.3,064 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.5 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in48.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume12.3 ft37.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 S3

Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60053%
Total Not Requested52547%

Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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