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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: $33,215

Mazda RX-8 Manual   
Difference: $3,345

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,562

Mazda RX-8 Manual   
Difference: $3,511

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820072007
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3RX-8RX-8
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIS3AutomaticManual
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Base Price $31,950 $43,650 $26,435 $26,435
Base Invoice $29,714 $40,596 $24,458 $24,458
Convenience Package 950      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 575    
Cargo net 155 155 40 40
Cargo mat 160   50 50
All-weather floor mats 180   60 60
Cargo organizer 75 75 70 70
Sport suspension (upgrade) 250      
Universal garage door opener 295 295    
Carbon fiber rear spoiler 995      
Grand Touring Package     5,335 4,635
Body kit     970 970
Rear spoiler     360 360
Convenience Package 884      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 536    
Cargo net 144 144 32 32
Cargo mat 149   36 36
All-weather floor mats 168   45 45
Cargo organizer 70 70 56 56
Sport suspension (upgrade) 233      
Universal garage door opener 274 274    
Carbon fiber rear spoiler 926      
Grand Touring Package     4,922 4,277
Body kit     775 775
Rear spoiler     288 288
Options (change) 3,635 1,100 6,885 6,185
Options (change) 3,384 1,024 6,154 5,509
Destination 975 975 595 595
Total Price $36,560 $45,725 $33,915 $33,215
Total Invoice $34,073 $42,595 $31,207 $30,562

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda RX-8 Automatic
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $280
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $649
Model Year2018201820072007
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3RX-8RX-8
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIS3AutomaticManual
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Engine186hp I4292hp I4212hp R2232hp R2
TransmissionS7S7T6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10300, 9300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$36,560$45,725$33,915$33,215
Adjustments for Features-3,415-7,925-1,0500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,145$37,800$32,865$33,215
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,655$0$350
Total Invoice$34,073$42,595$31,207$30,562
Adjustments for Features-3,183-7,383-9660
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,890$35,212$30,241$30,562
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,322$0$321

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

Model Year2018201820072007
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3RX-8RX-8
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIS3AutomaticManual
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
6-speed manual   $150
FWD$0   
AWD $1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200  
Blind spot warning system $200  
Brake assist$50$50  
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100  
Forward collision warning$200$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front $150  
Obstacle detection, rear $250  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Second-row high console  $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear air vents$100$100  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500  
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0
Carbon fiber rear spoiler$300   
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Sunroof  $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
HD radio$50$50  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Satellite radio$200$200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Boost gauge $75  
Compass $0  
Cornering lights $50  
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Fog lights  $125$125
LED headlights $1000  
Trip computer$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Xenon HID headlights$500 $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
All-weather floor mats$75 $75$75
Aluminum trim $100  
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50  
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $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, passenger seat $100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200  
Transmission 
Launch control $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100 
Total Value of Features$6,880$11,390$4,515$3,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,415$7,925$1,050$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,183-7,383-9660

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

Model Year20182007
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
Interior ambient lighting150No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested25042%
Total Not Requested35058%

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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