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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: $26,715

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $29,125

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,271

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $26,732

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelA6 / S6A6 / S6A6 / S6Mazda3
TrimA6 2.0TA6 3.0TS6 4.0 TFSIGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $49,700 $58,700 $71,900 $23,145
Base Invoice $46,222 $54,592 $66,868 $22,144
Driver Assistance Package 2,000 2,000 2,000  
Premium Plus Package 2,200      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 575 575  
Cargo mat 190 190 190 75
All-weather floor mats 200 200 200 100
Premium Equipment Package       1,600
Cargo net       50
Door sill trim plates       125
Interior ambient lighting       250
Obstacle detection, rear       495
Driver Assistance Package 1,860 1,860 1,860  
Premium Plus Package 2,046      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 536 536  
Cargo mat 178 178 178 60
All-weather floor mats 186 186 186 80
Premium Equipment Package       1,376
Cargo net       40
Door sill trim plates       100
Interior ambient lighting       200
Obstacle detection, rear       396
Options (change) 5,165 2,965 2,965 2,695
Options (change) 4,806 2,760 2,760 2,252
Destination 975 975 975 875
Total Price $55,840 $62,640 $75,840 $26,715
Total Invoice $52,003 $58,327 $70,603 $25,271

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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: $24,570
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,490
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelA6 / S6A6 / S6A6 / S6Mazda3
TrimA6 2.0TA6 3.0TS6 4.0 TFSIGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine252hp I4340hp V6450hp V8184hp I4
TransmissionS7T8S7M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 14630, 14630, 14?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18255/35-20215/45-18
Total Price$55,840$62,640$75,840$26,715
Adjustments for Features-4,555-6,355-8,2300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,285$56,285$67,610$26,715
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,000$16,325$0
Total Invoice$52,003$58,327$70,603$25,271
Adjustments for Features-4,242-5,917-7,6620
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,761$52,410$62,941$25,271
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,649$15,180$0

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Features Comparison: Audi A6 / S6 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year2018201820182018
ModelA6 / S6A6 / S6A6 / S6Mazda3
TrimA6 2.0TA6 3.0TS6 4.0 TFSIGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 $1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300  
6-speed manual   $150
FWD$0  $0
AWD $1700$1700 
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control   $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850 
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
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Following distance indicator   $25
G-vectoring control   $100
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
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$125$125 
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500 
Regenerative braking$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)   $0
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100$100 
App support   $0
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100 
CD player$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150 
Media drive$15$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Traffic information   $25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75 
Compass$0$0$0 
Digital instruments   $0
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Fog lights   $125
Head-up display (HUD)   $350
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000 
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
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates   $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200 
Leather door panel trim  $250 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Metal pedals  $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $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 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$7,780$9,580$11,455$3,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,555$6,355$8,230$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,242-5,917-7,6620

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A6 / S6 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20182018
ModelA6 / S6Mazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.6 in106.3 in
Length194.2 in180.3 in
Width73.8 in70.7 in
Height57.8 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,804 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 / S6 A6 2.0T

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Total Requested80047%
Total Not Requested90053%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Surround sound250Yes
Interior lights, additional0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
LED headlights-250No
Bose, 630W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Total Requested45038%
Total Not Requested72562%

Option Package Details
Audi A6 / S6 A6 3.0T

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Total Requested80047%
Total Not Requested90053%

Option Package Details
Audi A6 / S6 S6 4.0 TFSI

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Total Requested80047%
Total Not Requested90053%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring

Premium Equipment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Road sign information75No
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested210079%
Total Not Requested55021%

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