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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 i Grand Touring   
Difference: $17,980

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,110

Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring   
Difference: $16,272

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220132013
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4Mazda3Mazda3
TrimA4 2.0TS4 3.0Ti Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,500 $47,300 $22,800 $24,350
Base Invoice $30,227 $43,990 $21,805 $23,287
Prestige Package 9,500 6,700    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     200 200
Tech Package     1,500  
Universal garage door opener     75 75
Prestige Package 8,837 6,232    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 443    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     160 160
Tech Package     1,290  
Universal garage door opener     60 60
Options (change) 9,975 7,175 1,775 275
Options (change) 9,280 6,675 1,510 220
Destination 875 875 795 795
Total Price $43,350 $55,350 $25,370 $25,420
Total Invoice $40,382 $51,540 $24,110 $24,302

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,175
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,659
Model Year2012201220132013
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4Mazda3Mazda3
TrimA4 2.0TS4 3.0Ti Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine211hp I4333hp V6155hp I4167hp I4
TransmissionCVT-8M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)505, 14505, 14265, 10265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/35-19205/55-16205/50-17
Total Price$43,350$55,350$25,370$25,420
Adjustments for Features-2,805-4,15500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,545$51,195$25,370$25,420
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,650$0$50
Total Invoice$40,382$51,540$24,110$24,302
Adjustments for Features-2,613-3,86900
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,769$47,671$24,110$24,302
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,902$0$192

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Features Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year2012201220132013
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4Mazda3Mazda3
TrimA4 2.0TS4 3.0Ti Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100   
6-speed manual $150$150$150
FWD$0 $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$200
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
iPod integration$100$100  
Media drive$15$15  
SD Card slot$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Traffic information$25$25  
USB port  $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$3,230$4,580$425$425
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,805$4,155$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,613-3,86900

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20122013
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 radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
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
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
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 integration100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Total Requested365066%
Total Not Requested184034%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
255/35YR19 tires400No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
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 Requested150053%
Total Not Requested134047%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 i 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
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested142583%
Total Not Requested30017%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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