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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: $26,490

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $60,635

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,091

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $55,997

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122018
ModelA8Mazda3
TrimA8Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $78,750 $23,145
Base Invoice $73,237 $22,144
Driver Assistance Package 3,000  
Convenience Package 2,900  
LED headlights 1,600  
Premium Equipment Package   1,600
Door sill trim plates   125
Interior ambient lighting   250
Obstacle detection, rear   495
Driver Assistance Package 2,790  
Convenience Package 2,698  
LED headlights 1,488  
Premium Equipment Package   1,376
Door sill trim plates   100
Interior ambient lighting   200
Obstacle detection, rear   396
Options (change) 7,500 2,470
Options (change) 6,976 2,072
Destination 875 875
Total Price $87,125 $26,490
Total Invoice $81,088 $25,091

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A8 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $51,990
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $47,951
Model Year20122018
ModelA8Mazda3
TrimA8Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine372hp V8184hp I4
TransmissionT8M6
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$87,125$26,490
Adjustments for Features-8,6450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$78,480$26,490
Total Invoice$81,088$25,091
Adjustments for Features-8,0460
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$73,042$25,091

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Features Comparison: Audi A8 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20122018
ModelA8Mazda3
TrimA8Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Heated steering wheel $100
Power door closers$300 
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
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Following distance indicator $25
Full-size spare tire$225 
G-vectoring control $100
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 
Exterior 
Black grille (optional) $0
Infotainment 
App support $0
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Handwriting recognition$200 
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
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 
LED headlights$1000 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Road sign information $75
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$12,120$3,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,645$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,0460

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A8 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20122018
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.2,900 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

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 warning200Yes
Total Requested90056%
Total Not Requested70044%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested70047%
Total Not Requested80053%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring

Premium Equipment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Road sign information75No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested205077%
Total Not Requested60023%

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