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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: $33,688

Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring   
Difference: $1,867

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,179

Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring   
Difference: $1,959

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182011
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3RX-8
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIS3Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Base Price $31,950 $43,650 $32,260
Base Invoice $29,714 $40,596 $29,878
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 575  
Metal pedals 195    
Cargo net 155 155 40
Cargo mat 160   50
Cargo organizer 75 75 70
All-weather floor mats 180   78
Universal garage door opener 295 295  
Carbon fiber rear spoiler 995    
Temporary spare tire     395
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 536  
Metal pedals 182    
Cargo net 144 144 32
Cargo mat 149   36
Cargo organizer 70 70 56
All-weather floor mats 168   62
Universal garage door opener 274 274  
Carbon fiber rear spoiler 926    
Temporary spare tire     320
Options (change) 2,630 1,100 633
Options (change) 2,449 1,024 506
Destination 975 975 795
Total Price $35,555 $45,725 $33,688
Total Invoice $33,138 $42,595 $31,179

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $27
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $244
Model Year201820182011
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3RX-8
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIS3Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Engine186hp I4292hp I4232hp R2
TransmissionS7S7M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18225/45-18
Total Price$35,555$45,725$33,688
Adjustments for Features-1,840-6,9500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,715$38,775$33,688
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,060$0
Total Invoice$33,138$42,595$31,179
Adjustments for Features-1,715-6,4740
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,423$36,121$31,179
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,698$0

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

Model Year201820182011
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3RX-8
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIS3Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0  
AWD $1700 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Proximity key $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $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
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Second-row high console  $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500 
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Carbon fiber rear spoiler$300  
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof  $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100 
Apple CarPlay support $100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
HD radio$50$50 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Surround sound  $250
USB port$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Boost gauge $75 
Compass $0 
Cornering lights $50 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights  $125
Interior ambient lighting $150 
LED headlights $1000 
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
All-weather floor mats$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  
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $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
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$5,930$11,040$4,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,840$6,950$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,715-6,4740

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

Model Year20182011
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3RX-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 Weight3,198 lb.3,065 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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