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Audi A8 vs. Mazda Mazda3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A8 vs. Mazda Mazda3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,340

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $53,935

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,660

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $49,777

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112014
ModelA8Mazda3
TrimA8s Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $78,050 $25,995
Base Invoice $72,587 $24,869
Convenience Package 2,350  
Driver Assistance Package 3,000  
Touring Technology Package   2,600
Universal garage door opener   125
Door sill trim plates   125
Interior ambient lighting   250
Obstacle detection, rear   450
Convenience Package 2,185  
Driver Assistance Package 2,790  
Touring Technology Package   2,236
Universal garage door opener   100
Door sill trim plates   100
Interior ambient lighting   200
Obstacle detection, rear   360
Options (change) 5,350 3,550
Options (change) 4,975 2,996
Destination 875 795
Total Price $84,275 $30,340
Total Invoice $78,437 $28,660

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A8 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $46,465
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $42,824
Model Year20112014
ModelA8Mazda3
TrimA8s Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine372hp V8184hp I4
TransmissionT8T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 14?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19215/45-18
Total Price$84,275$30,340
Adjustments for Features-7,4700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$76,805$30,340
Total Invoice$78,437$28,660
Adjustments for Features-6,9530
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$71,484$28,660

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Features Comparison: Audi A8 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20112014
ModelA8Mazda3
TrimA8s Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Power trunk closer$350 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning$200 
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents$100 
Residual heat$50 
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking, capacitor-based $0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Black grille (optional) $0
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
App support $0
DVD-compatible player$0 
Handwriting recognition$200 
Media drive$15 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Cornering lights$50 
Digital instruments $0
Fog light, rear$100 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Headlight washers$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100 
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Total Value of Features$10,845$3,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,470$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,9530

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A8 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20112014
ModelA8Mazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase117.8 in106.3 in
Length202.2 in180.3 in
Width76.7 in70.7 in
Height57.5 in57.3 in
Curb Weight4,410 lb.2,800 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 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 Headroom38.1 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.8 in54.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom38.7 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume13.2 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A8 A8

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200No
Total Requested70044%
Total Not Requested90056%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring

Touring Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Active grille shutters0No
Regenerative braking, capacitor-based0No
Total Requested85081%
Total Not Requested20019%

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