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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: $26,490

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $51,200

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,091

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $47,194

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082018
ModelA8 / S8A8 / S8Mazda3
TrimA8S8Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $70,690 $93,300 $23,145
Base Invoice $65,741 $86,771 $22,144
Premium Package 3,275 2,800  
Satellite radio 550 550  
Adaptive cruise control 2,100 2,100  
Heated steering wheel 300 300  
Driver Assistance Package   1,400  
Premium Equipment Package     1,600
Door sill trim plates     125
Interior ambient lighting     250
Obstacle detection, rear     495
Premium Package 3,045 2,605  
Satellite radio 490 501  
Adaptive cruise control 1,953 1,953  
Heated steering wheel 281 281  
Driver Assistance Package   1,303  
Premium Equipment Package     1,376
Door sill trim plates     100
Interior ambient lighting     200
Obstacle detection, rear     396
Options (change) 6,225 7,150 2,470
Options (change) 5,769 6,643 2,072
Destination 775 775 875
Gas Tax 0 2,100 0
Total Price $77,690 $103,325 $26,490
Total Invoice $72,285 $96,289 $25,091

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $45,145
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $41,560
Model Year200820082018
ModelA8 / S8A8 / S8Mazda3
TrimA8S8Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine350hp V8450hp V10184hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 12200, 12?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18265/35-20215/45-18
Total Price$77,690$103,325$26,490
Adjustments for Features-6,055-7,3550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$71,635$95,970$26,490
Cost Above Minimum$0$24,335$0
Total Invoice$72,285$96,289$25,091
Adjustments for Features-5,634-6,8540
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$66,651$89,435$25,091
Cost Above Minimum$0$22,784$0

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Features Comparison: Audi A8 / S8 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year200820082018
ModelA8 / S8A8 / S8Mazda3
TrimA8S8Grand Touring
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 closer$350$350 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225 
Sunshades, second row$125$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Following distance indicator  $25
Forward collision warning  $200
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
G-vectoring control  $100
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure warning $200$200
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Residual heat$50$50 
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)  $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, remote$200$200 
HD radio  $50
iPod integration$100$100 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Traffic information  $25
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Cornering lights$50$50 
Digital instruments  $0
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
Headlight washers$50$50 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Road sign information  $75
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats  $300
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Leather door panel trim $250 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
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, driver 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 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$9,905$11,205$3,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,055$7,355$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,634-6,8540

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A8 / S8 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20082018
ModelA8 / S8Mazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase115.9 in106.3 in
Length199.3 in180.3 in
Width74.6 in70.7 in
Height56.9 in57.3 in
Curb Weight4,289 lb.2,900 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.3 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.5 in54.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume14.6 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid300No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested70047%
Total Not Requested80053%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 S8

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid300No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested70047%
Total Not Requested80053%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring

Premium Equipment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25No
Road sign information75No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested182569%
Total Not Requested82531%

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