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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: $25,490

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $18,730

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,216

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $16,974

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320132012
ModelA6 / S6A6 / S6A6 / S6Mazda3
TrimA6 2.0TA6 3.0TS6 4.0 TFSIs Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,200 $50,400 $71,900 $22,900
Base Invoice $39,246 $46,872 $66,868 $21,901
Audi Side Assist Package 500 500 500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 475  
All-weather floor mats 150 150 150 80
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       200
Tech Package       1,400
Cargo net       40
Universal garage door opener       75
Audi Side Assist Package 467 467 467  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 443 443  
All-weather floor mats 139 139 139 64
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       160
Tech Package       1,204
Cargo net       32
Universal garage door opener       60
Options (change) 1,125 1,125 1,125 1,795
Options (change) 1,049 1,049 1,049 1,520
Destination 895 895 895 795
Total Price $44,220 $52,420 $73,920 $25,490
Total Invoice $41,190 $48,816 $68,812 $24,216

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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: $17,665
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,982
Model Year2013201320132012
ModelA6 / S6A6 / S6A6 / S6Mazda3
TrimA6 2.0TA6 3.0TS6 4.0 TFSIs Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine211hp I4310hp V6420hp V8167hp I4
TransmissionCVT-8T8S7M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10630, 14265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17255/40-19205/50-17
Total Price$44,220$52,420$73,920$25,490
Adjustments for Features-1,065-3,315-9,2050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,155$49,105$64,715$25,490
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,950$21,560$0
Total Invoice$41,190$48,816$68,812$24,216
Adjustments for Features-992-3,087-8,5690
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,198$45,729$60,243$24,216
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,531$20,045$0

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Features Comparison: Audi A6 / S6 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year2013201320132012
ModelA6 / S6A6 / S6A6 / S6Mazda3
TrimA6 2.0TA6 3.0TS6 4.0 TFSIs Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300  
7-speed automated manual  $1200 
6-speed manual   $150
FWD$0  $0
AWD $1700$1700 
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100$100 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front  $150 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250 
Rearview camera  $200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250 
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125 
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150  
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500 
Regenerative braking$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Rear spoiler   $200
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player  $0 
Handwriting recognition  $200 
HD radio  $50 
In-vehicle Internet  $150 
iPod integration$100$100$100 
Media drive  $15 
Navigation system  $600$600
Surround sound  $250$250
Traffic + travel information  $25 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100 
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75 
Cornering lights  $50 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Fog lights   $125
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200 
Metal pedals  $75 
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, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Wood trim$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$3,740$5,990$11,880$2,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,065$3,315$9,205$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-992-3,087-8,5690

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A6 / S6 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20132012
ModelA6 / S6Mazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.7 in103.9 in
Length193.9 in180.9 in
Width73.8 in69.1 in
Height57.8 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,727 lb.2,873 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 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 Room56.3 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.2 in
Row 2 Legroom37.4 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume14.1 ft311.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A6 / S6 A6 2.0T

Audi Side Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power-folding mirrors50No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Collision preparation system, rear only100No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

Option Package Details
Audi A6 / S6 A6 3.0T

Audi Side Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power-folding mirrors50No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Collision preparation system, rear only100No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

Option Package Details
Audi A6 / S6 S6 4.0 TFSI

Audi Side Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power-folding mirrors50No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Collision preparation system, rear only100No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

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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