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Audi A6 vs. Mazda Mazda3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A6 vs. Mazda Mazda3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,540

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $35,530

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,845

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $32,804

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122017
ModelA6Mazda3
Trim3.0TGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $49,900 $23,145
Base Invoice $46,408 $22,144
Innovation Package 5,800  
Prestige Package 6,880  
All-weather floor mats 140 100
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475  
i-ACTIVSENSE Package   1,100
Premium Equipment Package   1,600
Cargo net   50
Door sill trim plates   125
Interior ambient lighting   250
Obstacle detection, rear   495
Regenerative braking, capacitor-based   800
Innovation Package 5,394  
Prestige Package 6,398  
All-weather floor mats 131 80
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443  
i-ACTIVSENSE Package   946
Premium Equipment Package   1,376
Cargo net   40
Door sill trim plates   100
Interior ambient lighting   200
Obstacle detection, rear   396
Regenerative braking, capacitor-based   688
Options (change) 13,295 4,520
Options (change) 12,366 3,826
Destination 875 875
Total Price $64,070 $28,540
Total Invoice $59,649 $26,845

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A6 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $27,600
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,421
Model Year20122017
ModelA6Mazda3
Trim3.0TGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine310hp V6184hp I4
TransmissionT8M6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 14?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18215/45-18
Total Price$64,070$28,540
Adjustments for Features-7,9300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,140$28,540
Total Invoice$59,649$26,845
Adjustments for Features-7,3830
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,266$26,845

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Features Comparison: Audi A6 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20122017
ModelA6Mazda3
Trim3.0TGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Heated steering wheel $100
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Collision preparation system, rear$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Following distance indicator $25
G-vectoring control $100
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure warning $200
Night vision$1750 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Pedestrian detection, night$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125 
Residual heat$50 
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking$0 
Regenerative braking, capacitor-based $0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Black grille (optional) $0
Body kit$0 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
App support $0
CD changer, remote$200 
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Handwriting recognition$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Cornering lights$50 
Digital instruments $0
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
LED headlights$1000 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Road sign information $75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$11,380$3,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,930$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,3830

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A6 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20122017
ModelA6Mazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.7 in106.3 in
Length193.9 in180.3 in
Width73.8 in70.7 in
Height57.8 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,683 lb.2,900 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 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 Room56.3 in54.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom37.4 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume14.1 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A6 3.0T

Innovation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Night vision1750No
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
LED headlights500No
Pedestrian detection, night50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Collision preparation system, rear only100No
Total Requested95023%
Total Not Requested315077%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Body kit0No
Surround sound250Yes
Interior lights, additional0No
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Bose, 630W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
CD changer, remote200No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
HD radio50Yes
245/45HR18 tires400No
Total Requested235050%
Total Not Requested236550%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring

Regenerative braking, capacitor-based
FeatureValueRequested?
Regenerative braking, capacitor-based0No
Active grille shutters0No
Total Requested050%
Total Not Requested050%
i-ACTIVSENSE Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Road sign information75No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested65048%
Total Not Requested70052%
Premium Equipment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750Yes
Total Requested185090%
Total Not Requested20010%

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