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Audi R8 vs. Mazda Mazda3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi R8 vs. Mazda Mazda3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,160

Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring   
Difference: $96,040

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,899

Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring   
Difference: $89,115

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120122012
ModelR8R8Mazda3Mazda3
Trim4.25.2i Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $114,200 $149,000 $22,550 $22,900
Base Invoice $106,206 $138,570 $21,568 $21,901
Navigation system 2,100      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 650 650    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     200 200
Tech Package     1,400 1,400
Cargo net     40 40
Universal garage door opener     75 75
Bright-finished fuel door     100 100
Navigation system 1,953      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 605 605    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     160 160
Tech Package     1,204 1,204
Cargo net     32 32
Universal garage door opener     60 60
Bright-finished fuel door     80 80
Options (change) 2,750 650 1,815 1,815
Options (change) 2,558 605 1,536 1,536
Destination 1,250 1,250 795 795
Gas Tax 3,000 3,000 0 0
Total Price $121,200 $153,900 $25,160 $25,510
Total Invoice $113,014 $143,425 $23,899 $24,232

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $95,635
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $88,738
Model Year2011201120122012
ModelR8R8Mazda3Mazda3
Trim4.25.2i Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine430hp V8525hp V10155hp I4167hp I4
TransmissionM6M6T6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 7465, 12265, 10265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19235/35-19205/55-16205/50-17
Total Price$121,200$153,900$25,160$25,510
Adjustments for Features-430-2,220-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$120,770$151,680$25,135$25,510
Cost Above Minimum$0$30,910$0$375
Total Invoice$113,014$143,425$23,899$24,232
Adjustments for Features-401-2,069-240
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$112,613$141,356$23,875$24,232
Cost Above Minimum$0$28,743$0$357

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Features Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year2011201120122012
ModelR8R8Mazda3Mazda3
Trim4.25.2i Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 $150
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
AWD$1700$1700  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Proximity key   $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front $150  
Obstacle detection, rear $250  
Rearview camera $200  
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40$40
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0  
Exterior 
Rear spoiler   $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400  
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
SD Card slot$25$25  
Surround sound $250$250$250
Traffic information$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75  
Fog lights   $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
LED headlights $1000  
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 $25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Xenon HID headlights$500 $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Leather door panel trim $250  
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Metal pedals$75$75  
No leather in second row$-300$-300  
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 height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0   
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500  
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100  
Total Value of Features$5,095$6,885$4,690$4,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$430$2,220$25$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-401-2,069-240

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Specifications Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20112012
ModelR8Mazda3
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in103.9 in
Length174.5 in180.9 in
Width75.0 in69.1 in
Height49.3 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,606 lb.2,873 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.1 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.2 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume3.5 ft311.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi R8 4.2

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested92567%
Total Not Requested45033%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested92567%
Total Not Requested45033%

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