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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: $25,660

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $53,965

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,889

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $50,223

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122011
ModelA8Mazda3
TrimA8s
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $78,750 $19,545
Base Invoice $73,237 $18,303
Grand Touring Package   3,210
Tech Package   1,835
Universal garage door opener   75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   200
Grand Touring Package   2,993
Tech Package   1,578
Universal garage door opener   60
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   160
Options (change) 0 5,320
Options (change) 0 4,791
Destination 875 795
Total Price $79,625 $25,660
Total Invoice $74,112 $23,889

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A8 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $46,120
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $42,921
Model Year20122011
ModelA8Mazda3
TrimA8s
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine372hp V8167hp I4
TransmissionT8M6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 14242, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19205/50-17
Total Price$79,625$25,660
Adjustments for Features-7,8450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$71,780$25,660
Total Invoice$74,112$23,889
Adjustments for Features-7,3020
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$66,810$23,889

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Features Comparison: Audi A8 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20122011
ModelA8Mazda3
TrimA8s
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
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 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents$100 
Residual heat$50 
Exterior 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Handwriting recognition$200 
HD radio$50 
Media drive$15 
SD Card slot$25 
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Heated mirrors$25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats $300
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, 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$9,470$1,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,845$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,3020

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A8 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20122011
ModelA8Mazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase117.8 in103.9 in
Length202.2 in180.7 in
Width76.7 in69.1 in
Height57.5 in57.9 in
Curb Weight4,410 lb.2,964 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in54.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.8 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.7 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume13.2 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-dash200No
Surround sound250Yes
Bose, 242W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested312585%
Total Not Requested55015%
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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