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Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 vs. Mazda Mazda3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 vs. Mazda Mazda3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,775

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $16,575

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,850

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $15,662

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082008
ModelA4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS4Mazda3
TrimA4 3.2S4RS4s
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,300 $48,610 $66,910 $17,535
Base Invoice $33,761 $45,207 $62,227 $16,416
Convenience Package 1,700 2,125    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475    
Navigation system 2,100 1,950   1,750
Premium Package     4,000  
Grand Touring Package       2,460
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       175
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.       1,335
Satellite radio       430
Rear spoiler       325
Universal garage door opener       75
Cargo net       40
Convenience Package 1,580 1,977    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 443    
Navigation system 1,953 1,813   1,505
Premium Package     3,720  
Grand Touring Package       2,295
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       140
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.       1,148
Satellite radio       344
Rear spoiler       260
Universal garage door opener       60
Cargo net       32
Options (change) 4,275 4,550 4,000 6,590
Options (change) 3,976 4,233 3,720 5,784
Destination 775 775 775 650
Gas Tax 0 1,700 2,100 0
Total Price $41,350 $55,635 $73,785 $24,775
Total Invoice $38,512 $51,915 $68,822 $22,850

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,355
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,663
Model Year2008200820082008
ModelA4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS4Mazda3
TrimA4 3.2S4RS4s
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine255hp V6340hp V8420hp V8156hp I4
TransmissionCVT-7M6M6M5
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)150, 10215, 10215, 10222, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18235/40-18255/35-19205/50-17
Total Price$41,350$55,635$73,785$24,775
Adjustments for Features-3,220-4,270-5,7700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,130$51,365$68,015$24,775
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,235$29,885$0
Total Invoice$38,512$51,915$68,822$22,850
Adjustments for Features-2,999-3,984-5,3820
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,513$47,931$63,440$22,850
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,418$27,927$0

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Features Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year2008200820082008
ModelA4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS4Mazda3
TrimA4 3.2S4RS4s
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100   
6-speed manual $150$150 
5-speed manual   $0
FWD$0  $0
AWD $1700$1700 
Accessories 
Sunshade, rear, power  $225 
Sunshades, second row  $125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250 
Temporary spare tire   $150
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100$100 
Ski sack $50$50 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Infotainment 
Aux input   $50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD changer, remote$200$200$200 
Satellite radio $200$200$200
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Headlight washers $50$50 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100  
Carbon fiber trim  $200 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Heated second row seats  $200 
Leather door panel trim $250$250 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$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, driver seat$100   
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100   
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Wood trim$300   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Hydraulically cross-linked dampers  $500 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0 
Total Value of Features$4,265$5,315$6,815$1,045
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,220$4,270$5,770$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,999-3,984-5,3820

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20082008
ModelA4 / S4 / RS4Mazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in103.9 in
Length180.6 in178.3 in
Width69.8 in69.1 in
Height56.2 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,550 lb.2,759 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.6 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom34.3 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume13.4 ft311.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 A4 3.2

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers25Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested105066%
Total Not Requested55034%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 S4

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200No
Bose, 215W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers25Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested40031%
Total Not Requested90069%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 RS4

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated second row seats200No
CD changer, remote-125Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Bose, 215W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers25Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested87540%
Total Not Requested132560%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Body kit0Yes
205/50VR17 tires400No
Total Requested267584%
Total Not Requested50016%
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%

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