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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: $25,830

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $26,775

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,025

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $24,966

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017201720172011
ModelA6 / S6A6 / S6A6 / S6A6 / S6Mazda3
TrimA6 2.0TA6 3.0TA6 3.0T CompetitionS6 4.0 TFSIs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $47,600 $58,600 $67,600 $70,900 $19,545
Base Invoice $44,268 $54,498 $62,868 $65,938 $18,303
Navigation Plus Package 2,600        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 575 575 575  
Cargo mat 185 185 185 185 50
All-weather floor mats 195 195 195 195 80
Proximity key 500        
Wood trim     0    
Grand Touring Package         3,210
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         200
Tech Package         1,835
Cargo net         40
Universal garage door opener         75
Navigation Plus Package 2,418        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 536 536 536  
Cargo mat 172 172 172 172 40
All-weather floor mats 181 181 181 181 64
Proximity key 466        
Wood trim     0    
Grand Touring Package         2,993
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         160
Tech Package         1,578
Cargo net         32
Universal garage door opener         60
Options (change) 4,055 955 955 955 5,490
Options (change) 3,773 889 889 889 4,927
Destination 950 950 950 950 795
Total Price $52,605 $60,505 $69,505 $72,805 $25,830
Total Invoice $48,991 $56,337 $64,707 $67,777 $24,025

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,695
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,166
Model Year20172017201720172011
ModelA6 / S6A6 / S6A6 / S6A6 / S6Mazda3
TrimA6 2.0TA6 3.0TA6 3.0T CompetitionS6 4.0 TFSIs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine252hp I4333hp V6340hp V6450hp V8167hp I4
TransmissionS7T8T8S7M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10630, 14630, 14630, 14242, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18255/35-20255/40-19205/50-17
Total Price$52,605$60,505$69,505$72,805$25,830
Adjustments for Features-4,080-6,855-9,580-9,2300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,525$53,650$59,925$63,575$25,830
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,125$11,400$15,050$0
Total Invoice$48,991$56,337$64,707$67,777$24,025
Adjustments for Features-3,800-6,383-8,919-8,5930
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,191$49,954$55,788$59,184$24,025
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,763$10,597$13,993$0

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Features Comparison: Audi A6 / S6 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20172017201720172011
ModelA6 / S6A6 / S6A6 / S6A6 / S6Mazda3
TrimA6 2.0TA6 3.0TA6 3.0T CompetitionS6 4.0 TFSIs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200  $1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300  
6-speed manual    $150
FWD$0   $0
AWD $1700$1700$1700 
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100  
Power trunk closer  $350  
Sunshade, rear, power  $225  
Sunshades, second row  $125  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200 
Collision preparation system, rear $100$100$100 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50 
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250$250 
Rear dual-zone climate control $125$125$125 
Residual heat$50$50$50$50 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500 
Regenerative braking$0$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0  
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0  
Rear spoiler    $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash    $325
CD player$125$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200 
HD radio$50$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150 
Media drive$15$15$15$15 
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound $250$250$250$250
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25 
USB port$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100 
Fog lights    $125
Head-up display (HUD)  $350  
Heated mirrors$25$25$25$25 
LED headlights  $1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights    $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 $100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200  
Leather door panel trim  $250$250 
Metal pedals  $75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Wood trim$300$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$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$6,030$8,805$11,530$11,180$1,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,080$6,855$9,580$9,230$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,800-6,383-8,919-8,5930

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A6 / S6 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20172011
ModelA6 / S6Mazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.6 in103.9 in
Length194.2 in180.7 in
Width73.8 in69.1 in
Height57.8 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,804 lb.2,964 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in54.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in54.0 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

Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
USB port-75No
Handwriting recognition200No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested60046%
Total Not Requested71554%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250Yes
Bose, 242W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested312585%
Total Not Requested55015%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested177588%
Total Not Requested25012%

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