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Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Mazda RX-8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Mazda RX-8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,813

Mazda RX-8 Manual   
Difference: $1,567

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,060

Mazda RX-8 Manual   
Difference: $1,914

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017201720082008
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3RX-8RX-8
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIS3RS 3AutomaticManual
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Base Price $31,200 $42,900 $54,500 $26,435 $26,435
Base Invoice $29,016 $39,898 $50,686 $24,458 $24,458
Convenience Package 900        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 575 575    
Cargo net 150 150 150 40 40
Cargo mat 115 115 115 50 50
Cargo organizer 70 70 70 70 70
All-weather floor mats 180 180 180 78 78
Sport suspension (upgrade) 250        
Universal garage door opener 295 295 295    
Heated front seats 500        
Metal pedals 195        
Grand Touring Package       5,335 4,635
Body kit       1,100 1,100
Temporary spare tire       395 395
Rear spoiler       360 360
Convenience Package 838        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 536 536    
Cargo net 139 139 139 32 32
Cargo mat 107 107 107 36 36
Cargo organizer 65 65 65 56 56
All-weather floor mats 168 168 168 62 62
Sport suspension (upgrade) 233        
Universal garage door opener 274 274 274    
Heated front seats 467        
Metal pedals 181        
Grand Touring Package       4,922 4,277
Body kit       881 881
Temporary spare tire       320 320
Rear spoiler       288 288
Options (change) 3,230 1,385 1,385 7,428 6,728
Options (change) 3,008 1,289 1,289 6,597 5,952
Destination 950 950 950 650 650
Total Price $35,380 $45,235 $56,835 $34,513 $33,813
Total Invoice $32,974 $42,137 $52,925 $31,705 $31,060

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Mazda RX-8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,423
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $878
Model Year20172017201720082008
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3RX-8RX-8
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIS3RS 3AutomaticManual
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Engine186hp I4292hp I4400hp I5212hp R2232hp R2
TransmissionS7S6S7T6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10180, 10300, 9300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18235/35-19225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$35,380$45,235$56,835$34,513$33,813
Adjustments for Features-3,265-7,790-8,515-9750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,115$37,445$48,320$33,538$33,813
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,330$16,205$0$275
Total Invoice$32,974$42,137$52,925$31,705$31,060
Adjustments for Features-3,043-7,256-7,929-8960
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,931$34,881$44,996$30,809$31,060
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,950$15,065$0$251

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20172017201720082008
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3RX-8RX-8
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIS3RS 3AutomaticManual
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 $1200  
6-speed automated manual $1100   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100 
6-speed manual    $150
FWD$0    
AWD $1700$1700  
RWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200  
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200  
Brake assist$50$50$50  
Forward collision warning$200$200$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front $150$150  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0  
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Second-row high console   $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100  
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175  
Rear air vents$100$100$100  
Variable intermittent wipers   $75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300$300
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500$500  
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0$0
Rear spoiler $200$200$200$200
Sunroof   $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100  
Aux input$50$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325
HD radio$50$50$50  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50  
Satellite radio$200$200$200  
SD Card slot$25$25$25  
USB port$25$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150$150
Automatic headlights$125$125$125  
Boost gauge $75$75  
Compass $0$0  
Cornering lights $50$50  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100  
Fog lights   $125$125
Headlight washers  $50  
Interior ambient lighting  $150  
LED headlights $1000$1000  
Power-folding mirrors  $50  
Trip computer$150$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25  
Xenon HID headlights$500  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100  
Door sill trim plates$100$100 $100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300$300  
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 $50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50  
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat  $50  
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50 $50  
Metal pedals$75$75$75 $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100   
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100   
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100   
Synthetic suede door panel trim  $250  
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200  
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$7,240$11,765$12,490$4,950$3,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,265$7,790$8,515$975$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,043-7,256-7,929-8960

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20172008
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3RX-8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Wheelbase103.8 in106.4 in
Length175.4 in174.3 in
Width70.7 in69.7 in
Height55.7 in52.8 in
Curb Weight3,198 lb.3,046 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 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%

Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Automatic

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
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 Requested412571%
Total Not Requested172529%

Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Manual

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested387577%
Total Not Requested117523%

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