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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: $26,490

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $19,710

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,091

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $17,942

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122018
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4Mazda3
TrimA4 2.0TS4 3.0TGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,500 $47,300 $23,145
Base Invoice $30,227 $43,990 $22,144
Prestige Package 9,500 6,700  
Sport Package 750    
Adaptive cruise control 2,100 2,100  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475  
Premium Equipment Package     1,600
Door sill trim plates     125
Interior ambient lighting     250
Obstacle detection, rear     495
Prestige Package 8,837 6,232  
Sport Package 697    
Adaptive cruise control 1,954 1,954  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 443  
Premium Equipment Package     1,376
Door sill trim plates     100
Interior ambient lighting     200
Obstacle detection, rear     396
Options (change) 12,825 9,275 2,470
Options (change) 11,931 8,629 2,072
Destination 875 875 875
Total Price $46,200 $57,450 $26,490
Total Invoice $43,033 $53,494 $25,091

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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: $18,555
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,866
Model Year201220122018
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4Mazda3
TrimA4 2.0TS4 3.0TGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine211hp I4333hp V6184hp I4
TransmissionCVT-8M6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)505, 14505, 14?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/35-19215/45-18
Total Price$46,200$57,450$26,490
Adjustments for Features-1,155-2,1550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,045$55,295$26,490
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,250$0
Total Invoice$43,033$53,494$25,091
Adjustments for Features-1,076-2,0070
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,957$51,487$25,091
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,530$0

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Features Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201220122018
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4Mazda3
TrimA4 2.0TS4 3.0TGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
6-speed manual $150$150
FWD$0 $0
AWD $1700 
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Following distance indicator  $25
G-vectoring control  $100
Lane departure warning  $200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)  $0
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
iPod integration$100$100 
Media drive$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
SD Card slot$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Compass$0$0 
Digital instruments  $0
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Road sign information  $75
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Leather door panel trim $250 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$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, driver 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$0 
Total Value of Features$3,780$4,780$2,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,155$2,155$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,076-2,0070

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20122018
ModelA4 / S4Mazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.6 in106.3 in
Length185.2 in180.3 in
Width71.9 in70.7 in
Height56.2 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,591 lb.2,900 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.5 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.3 in54.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume12.4 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
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 seat200No
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
245/40HR18 tires400No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Total Requested402573%
Total Not Requested146527%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested20029%
Total Not Requested50071%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
255/35YR19 tires400No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested207573%
Total Not Requested76527%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring

Premium Equipment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Road sign information75No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested185070%
Total Not Requested80030%

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