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Audi A6 / S6 vs. Mazda Mazda3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A6 / S6 vs. Mazda Mazda3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,615

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $30,450

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,191

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $27,891

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082018
ModelA6 / S6A6 / S6A6 / S6Mazda3
TrimA6 3.2A6 4.2S6Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,950 $56,300 $72,350 $23,145
Base Invoice $39,943 $52,361 $67,285 $22,144
Technology Package 4,100 3,450 3,350  
Premium Package 3,550      
S Line Package 2,000 1,000    
Sport suspension (upgrade) 500 500    
Adaptive cruise control 2,000 2,000 2,000  
Lane departure warning 900 900 900  
iPod integration 290 290 290  
Premium Equipment Package       1,600
Cargo net       50
Cargo mat       75
Door sill trim plates       125
Interior ambient lighting       250
Obstacle detection, rear       495
Technology Package 3,813 3,208 3,115  
Premium Package 3,302      
S Line Package 1,860 930    
Sport suspension (upgrade) 466 466    
Adaptive cruise control 1,860 1,860 1,860  
Lane departure warning 838 838 838  
iPod integration 225 225 225  
Premium Equipment Package       1,376
Cargo net       40
Cargo mat       60
Door sill trim plates       100
Interior ambient lighting       200
Obstacle detection, rear       396
Options (change) 13,340 8,140 6,540 2,595
Options (change) 12,364 7,527 6,038 2,172
Destination 775 775 775 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0
Total Price $57,065 $65,215 $80,965 $26,615
Total Invoice $53,082 $60,663 $75,398 $25,191

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A6 / S6 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $28,910
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,458
Model Year2008200820082018
ModelA6 / S6A6 / S6A6 / S6Mazda3
TrimA6 3.2A6 4.2S6Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine255hp V6350hp V8435hp V10184hp I4
TransmissionCVT-7T6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)330, 13330, 13330, 13?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18265/35-19215/45-18
Total Price$57,065$65,215$80,965$26,615
Adjustments for Features-1,540-3,240-3,6650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,525$61,975$77,300$26,615
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,450$21,775$0
Total Invoice$53,082$60,663$75,398$25,191
Adjustments for Features-1,433-3,014-3,4130
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,649$57,649$71,985$25,191
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,000$20,336$0

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Features Comparison: Audi A6 / S6 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year2008200820082018
ModelA6 / S6A6 / S6A6 / S6Mazda3
TrimA6 3.2A6 4.2S6Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100 
6-speed manual   $150
FWD$0  $0
AWD $1700$1700 
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel   $100
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200
Blind spot warning system   $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Following distance indicator   $25
Forward collision warning   $200
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225 
G-vectoring control   $100
Temporary spare tire   $150
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Rear seat pass-through  $100 
Ski sack  $50 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)   $0
Bodyside cladding  $350 
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
App support   $0
Aux input   $50
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
CD changer, remote$200$200$200 
HD radio   $50
iPod integration$100$100$100 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Traffic information   $25
USB port   $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75 
Compass$0$0$0 
Digital instruments   $0
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Head-up display (HUD)   $350
Headlight washers$50$50$50 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Road sign information   $75
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$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, 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$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0 
Total Value of Features$4,890$6,590$7,015$3,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,540$3,240$3,665$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,433-3,014-3,4130

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A6 / S6 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20082018
ModelA6 / S6Mazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.9 in106.3 in
Length193.5 in180.3 in
Width73.1 in70.7 in
Height57.5 in57.3 in
Curb Weight4,013 lb.2,900 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in54.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A6 / S6 A6 3.2

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested165094%
Total Not Requested1006%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 330W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Surround sound250Yes
Storage compartment under front seat(s)50No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Total Requested200071%
Total Not Requested80029%
S Line Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special interior trim0No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested20040%
Total Not Requested30060%

Option Package Details
Audi A6 / S6 A6 4.2

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested1400100%
Total Not Requested00%
S Line Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special interior trim0No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested20080%
Total Not Requested5020%

Option Package Details
Audi A6 / S6 S6

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested1400100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring

Premium Equipment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25No
Road sign information75No
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Following distance indicator25No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested182569%
Total Not Requested82531%

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