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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: $25,540

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $31,225

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,256

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $28,561

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092012
ModelA6 / S6A6 / S6A6 / S6Mazda3
TrimA6 3.0TA6 4.2S6s Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $50,100 $60,950 $75,900 $22,900
Base Invoice $46,593 $56,682 $70,588 $21,901
Prestige Package 5,100      
Cargo mat 125 125 125 50
All-weather floor mats 115 115 115 80
Blind spot warning system 500 500 500  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       200
Tech Package       1,400
Cargo net       40
Universal garage door opener       75
Prestige Package 4,743      
Cargo mat 100 100 100 40
All-weather floor mats 90 90 90 64
Blind spot warning system 466 466 466  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       160
Tech Package       1,204
Cargo net       32
Universal garage door opener       60
Options (change) 5,840 740 740 1,845
Options (change) 5,399 656 656 1,560
Destination 825 825 825 795
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0
Total Price $56,765 $62,515 $78,765 $25,540
Total Invoice $52,817 $58,163 $73,369 $24,256

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $25,885
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,592
Model Year2009200920092012
ModelA6 / S6A6 / S6A6 / S6Mazda3
TrimA6 3.0TA6 4.2S6s Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6350hp V8435hp V10167hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)255, 9255, 9255, 9265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18265/35-19205/50-17
Total Price$56,765$62,515$78,765$25,540
Adjustments for Features-5,340-5,390-6,2150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,425$57,125$72,550$25,540
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,700$21,125$0
Total Invoice$52,817$58,163$73,369$24,256
Adjustments for Features-4,969-5,015-5,7890
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,848$53,148$67,580$24,256
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,300$19,732$0

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Features Comparison: Audi A6 / S6 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year2009200920092012
ModelA6 / S6A6 / S6A6 / S6Mazda3
TrimA6 3.0TA6 4.2S6s Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
6-speed manual   $150
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225 
Sunshades, second row$125$125$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Temporary spare tire   $150
Cargo Management 
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 
Bodyside cladding  $350 
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Rear spoiler   $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
CD changer, remote$200$200$200 
CD player   $125
iPod integration$100$100$100 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75 
Cornering lights$50$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Headlight washers $50$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Leather door panel trim  $250 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50 
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 headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger 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 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$6,240$6,290$7,115$900
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,340$5,390$6,215$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,969-5,015-5,7890

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A6 / S6 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20092012
ModelA6 / S6Mazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.9 in103.9 in
Length193.5 in180.9 in
Width73.0 in69.1 in
Height57.5 in57.9 in
Curb Weight4,124 lb.2,873 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.2 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft311.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A6 / S6 A6 3.0T

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Bose, 255W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Door sill trim plates100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
245/40HR18 tires400No
Total Requested210058%
Total Not Requested155042%

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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