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Audi A4 / S4 vs. Mazda Mazda3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A4 / S4 vs. Mazda Mazda3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,165

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $10,820

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,831

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $9,237

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620062017
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4A4 / S4Mazda3
TrimA4 2.0TA4 3.2S4Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,240 $34,490 $46,400 $23,145
Base Invoice $26,043 $31,811 $42,758 $22,144
Technology Package 1,275 1,275    
Sunroof 1,400 1,000    
Premium Package 1,850 1,050 2,900  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450 450 450  
Bluetooth cell phone link 500 500 500  
Tire-pressure monitor 250 250 250  
Obstacle detection, rear 350 350 350 495
Navigation system 1,950 1,950 1,950  
Bose 215W 10 speakers     1,000  
Premium Equipment Package       1,600
Cargo net       50
Technology Package 1,160 1,160    
Sunroof 1,274 910    
Premium Package 1,684 956 2,639  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 410 410 410  
Bluetooth cell phone link 455 455 455  
Tire-pressure monitor 228 228 228  
Obstacle detection, rear 319 319 319 396
Navigation system 1,775 1,775 1,775  
Bose 215W 10 speakers     910  
Premium Equipment Package       1,376
Cargo net       40
Options (change) 8,025 6,825 7,400 2,145
Options (change) 7,305 6,213 6,736 1,812
Destination 720 720 720 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,700 0
Total Price $36,985 $42,035 $56,220 $26,165
Total Invoice $34,068 $38,744 $51,914 $24,831

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,955
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,314
Model Year2006200620062017
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4A4 / S4Mazda3
TrimA4 2.0TA4 3.2S4Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4255hp V6340hp V8184hp I4
TransmissionM6CVT-7M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)150, 10150, 10215, 10?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17235/45-17235/40-18215/45-18
Total Price$36,985$42,035$56,220$26,165
Adjustments for Features0-1,150-2,350-1,135
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,985$40,885$53,870$25,030
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,900$16,885$0
Total Invoice$34,068$38,744$51,914$24,831
Adjustments for Features0-1,060-2,170-1,077
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,068$37,684$49,744$23,754
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,616$15,676$0

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Features Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year2006200620062017
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4A4 / S4Mazda3
TrimA4 2.0TA4 3.2S4Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150$150
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100  
FWD$0$0 $0
AWD  $1700 
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel   $100
Proximity key   $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 $0
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200
Blind spot warning system   $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
G-vectoring control   $100
Rearview camera   $200
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)   $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75 
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Infotainment 
App support   $0
Aux input   $50
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
CD changer, remote$200$200$200 
HD radio   $50
Satellite radio  $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Surround sound   $250
Traffic information   $25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75 
Digital instruments   $0
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Head-up display (HUD)   $350
Headlight washers  $50 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   $750
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Wood trim $300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$2,390$3,540$4,740$3,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,150$2,350$1,135
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,060-2,170-1,077

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20062017
ModelA4 / S4Mazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in106.3 in
Length180.6 in180.3 in
Width69.8 in70.7 in
Height56.2 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,550 lb.2,900 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.6 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in54.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom34.3 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume13.4 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Total Requested77579%
Total Not Requested20021%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
235/45HR17 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested67543%
Total Not Requested90057%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 3.2

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
235/45HR17 tires400No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested67553%
Total Not Requested60047%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Total Requested77579%
Total Not Requested20021%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested172581%
Total Not Requested40019%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring

Premium Equipment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic information25No
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Total Requested100049%
Total Not Requested105051%

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