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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: $26,640

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $93,260

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,211

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $86,365

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelA8 / S8Mazda3
TrimS8 PlusGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $115,900 $23,145
Base Invoice $107,788 $22,144
Executive Plus Package 2,800  
All-weather floor mats 225 100
Premium Equipment Package   1,600
Cargo net   50
Door sill trim plates   125
Interior ambient lighting   250
Obstacle detection, rear   495
Executive Plus Package 2,604  
All-weather floor mats 209 80
Premium Equipment Package   1,376
Cargo net   40
Door sill trim plates   100
Interior ambient lighting   200
Obstacle detection, rear   396
Options (change) 3,025 2,620
Options (change) 2,813 2,192
Destination 975 875
Total Price $119,900 $26,640
Total Invoice $111,576 $25,211

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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: $78,490
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $72,620
Model Year20182018
ModelA8 / S8Mazda3
TrimS8 PlusGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine605hp V8184hp I4
TransmissionT8M6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 14?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/35-21215/45-18
Total Price$119,900$26,640
Adjustments for Features-14,7700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$105,130$26,640
Total Invoice$111,576$25,211
Adjustments for Features-13,7450
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$97,831$25,211

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Features Comparison: Audi A8 / S8 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20182018
ModelA8 / S8Mazda3
TrimS8 PlusGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Power door closers$300 
Power trunk closer$350 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Sunshades, second row, power$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Around view cameras$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Collision preparation system, rear$100 
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 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire $150
Wide-view front camera$150 
Wide-view rear camera$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Ski sack$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125 
Residual heat$50 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500 
Exterior 
Black grille (optional) $0
Body kit$0 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Laminated rear side windows$100 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
App support $0
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Handwriting recognition$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights$50 
Digital instruments $0
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
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 
Carbon fiber trim$200 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding second row seats $300
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
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 seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100 
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 
Synthetic suede headliner$650 
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering$1000 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Total Value of Features$18,095$3,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$14,770$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-13,7450

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A8 / S8 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20182018
ModelA8 / S8Mazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase117.8 in106.3 in
Length202.6 in180.3 in
Width76.7 in70.7 in
Height57.4 in57.3 in
Curb Weight4,686 lb.2,900 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.7 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 Volume14.2 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 S8 Plus

Executive Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Ski sack50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Total Requested70036%
Total Not Requested125064%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring

Premium Equipment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Road sign information75No
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 information25Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested235089%
Total Not Requested30011%

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