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Audi A8 / S8 vs. Mazda Mazda3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A8 / S8 vs. Mazda Mazda3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,660

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $46,355

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,889

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $43,117

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082011
ModelA8 / S8A8 / S8Mazda3
TrimA8S8s
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $70,690 $93,300 $19,545
Base Invoice $65,741 $86,771 $18,303
Satellite radio 550 550  
Grand Touring Package     3,210
Tech Package     1,835
Universal garage door opener     75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     200
Satellite radio 490 501  
Grand Touring Package     2,993
Tech Package     1,578
Universal garage door opener     60
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     160
Options (change) 550 550 5,320
Options (change) 490 501 4,791
Destination 775 775 795
Gas Tax 0 2,100 0
Total Price $72,015 $96,725 $25,660
Total Invoice $67,006 $90,147 $23,889

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A8 / S8 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $39,550
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,785
Model Year200820082011
ModelA8 / S8A8 / S8Mazda3
TrimA8S8s
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine350hp V8450hp V10167hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 12200, 12242, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18265/35-20205/50-17
Total Price$72,015$96,725$25,660
Adjustments for Features-6,805-7,7050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$65,210$89,020$25,660
Cost Above Minimum$0$23,810$0
Total Invoice$67,006$90,147$23,889
Adjustments for Features-6,332-7,1810
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$60,674$82,966$23,889
Cost Above Minimum$0$22,292$0

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Features Comparison: Audi A8 / S8 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year200820082011
ModelA8 / S8A8 / S8Mazda3
TrimA8S8s
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50$50 
Proximity key  $250
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Residual heat$50$50 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD changer, remote$200$200 
iPod integration$100$100 
MP3-compatible player  $50
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Compass  $0
Cornering lights$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding second row seats  $300
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Leather door panel trim $250 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Synthetic suede headliner $650 
Wood trim$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$8,555$9,455$1,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,805$7,705$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,332-7,1810

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A8 / S8 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20082011
ModelA8 / S8Mazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase115.9 in103.9 in
Length199.3 in180.7 in
Width74.6 in69.1 in
Height56.9 in57.9 in
Curb Weight4,289 lb.2,964 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.3 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in54.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.5 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume14.6 ft311.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
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-dash200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Bose, 242W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested332590%
Total Not Requested35010%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested167583%
Total Not Requested35017%

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