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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: $25,370

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $17,980

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,120

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $16,262

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4Mazda3
TrimA4 2.0TS4 3.0Ts Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,500 $47,300 $22,900
Base Invoice $30,227 $43,990 $21,901
Prestige Package 9,500 6,700  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     200
Tech Package     1,400
Universal garage door opener     75
Prestige Package 8,837 6,232  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 443  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     160
Tech Package     1,204
Universal garage door opener     60
Options (change) 9,975 7,175 1,675
Options (change) 9,280 6,675 1,424
Destination 875 875 795
Total Price $43,350 $55,350 $25,370
Total Invoice $40,382 $51,540 $24,120

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,075
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,556
Model Year201220122012
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4Mazda3
TrimA4 2.0TS4 3.0Ts Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine211hp I4333hp V6167hp I4
TransmissionCVT-8M6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)505, 14505, 14265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/35-19205/50-17
Total Price$43,350$55,350$25,370
Adjustments for Features-2,905-4,2550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,445$51,095$25,370
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,650$0
Total Invoice$40,382$51,540$24,120
Adjustments for Features-2,706-3,9620
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,676$47,578$24,120
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,902$0

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Features Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201220122012
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4Mazda3
TrimA4 2.0TS4 3.0Ts Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
6-speed manual $150$150
FWD$0 $0
AWD $1700 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Exterior 
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio$50$50 
iPod integration$100$100 
Media drive$15$15 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Leather door panel trim $250 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50 
Manual thigh support length 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, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$3,280$4,630$375
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,905$4,255$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,706-3,9620

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20122012
ModelA4 / S4Mazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.6 in103.9 in
Length185.2 in180.9 in
Width71.9 in69.1 in
Height56.2 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,591 lb.2,873 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.5 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.3 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.2 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume12.4 ft311.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls250No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
245/40HR18 tires400No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
iPod integration100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Total Requested350064%
Total Not Requested199036%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
255/35YR19 tires400No
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested145051%
Total Not Requested139049%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested127593%
Total Not Requested1007%

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