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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: $29,360

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $26,480

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,682

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $24,321

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182016
ModelA6 / S6A6 / S6A6 / S6Mazda3
TrimA6 2.0TA6 3.0TS6 4.0 TFSIs Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $49,700 $58,700 $71,900 $24,745
Base Invoice $46,222 $54,592 $66,868 $23,673
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 70
All-weather floor mats 200 200 200 100
Technology Package       2,600
Cargo net       60
Universal garage door opener       125
Door sill trim plates       125
Interior ambient lighting       250
Obstacle detection, rear       450
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 50
All-weather floor mats 186 186 186 80
Technology Package       2,236
Cargo net       48
Universal garage door opener       100
Door sill trim plates       100
Interior ambient lighting       200
Obstacle detection, rear       360
Options (change) 5,165 2,965 2,965 3,780
Options (change) 4,806 2,760 2,760 3,174
Destination 975 975 975 835
Total Price $55,840 $62,640 $75,840 $29,360
Total Invoice $52,003 $58,327 $70,603 $27,682

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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: $21,250
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,450
Model Year2018201820182016
ModelA6 / S6A6 / S6A6 / S6Mazda3
TrimA6 2.0TA6 3.0TS6 4.0 TFSIs Grand 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$29,360
Adjustments for Features-5,230-7,030-8,9050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,610$55,610$66,935$29,360
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,000$16,325$0
Total Invoice$52,003$58,327$70,603$27,682
Adjustments for Features-4,871-6,546-8,2900
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,132$51,781$62,313$27,682
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,649$15,181$0

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Features Comparison: Audi A6 / S6 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year2018201820182016
ModelA6 / S6A6 / S6A6 / S6Mazda3
TrimA6 2.0TA6 3.0TS6 4.0 TFSIs Grand 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 
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
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Forward collision warning$200$200$200 
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 
Regenerative braking, capacitor-based   $0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters   $0
Black grille (optional)   $0
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200 
Rear spoiler   $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100$100 
App support   $0
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150 
Media drive$15$15$15 
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 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Xenon HID headlights   $500
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 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$7,905$9,705$11,580$2,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,230$7,030$8,905$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,871-6,546-8,2900

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A6 / S6 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20182016
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.2,855 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 warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Total Requested60035%
Total Not Requested110065%
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 headlights500No
Bose, 630W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Total Requested45023%
Total Not Requested147577%

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 warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Total Requested60035%
Total Not Requested110065%

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 warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Total Requested60035%
Total Not Requested110065%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Active grille shutters0No
Regenerative braking, capacitor-based0No
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%

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