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Mazda CX-3 vs. Audi A3 / S3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda CX-3 vs. Audi A3 / S3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,935

Mazda CX-3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $9,977

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,019

Mazda CX-3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $8,088

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016
ModelCX-3A3 / S3
TrimGrand TouringA3 e-tron
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $24,990 $37,900
Base Invoice $24,283 $35,248
Door sill trim plates 100  
Obstacle detection, rear 495  
Cargo net 50 150
All-weather floor mats 100 180
Roof rails 300 500
iPod integration   350
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575
Heated front seats   500
Door sill trim plates 80  
Obstacle detection, rear 396  
Cargo net 40 139
All-weather floor mats 80 168
Roof rails 240 467
iPod integration   325
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536
Heated front seats   467
Options (change) 1,045 2,255
Options (change) 836 2,102
Destination 900 925
Gas Tax 0 -4,168
Total Price $26,935 $36,912
Total Invoice $26,019 $34,107

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda CX-3 vs. Audi A3 / S3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda CX-3 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,437
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,589
Model Year20162016
ModelCX-3A3 / S3
TrimGrand TouringA3 e-tron
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine146hp I4150hp I4 PiH
TransmissionT6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-18205/55-16
Total Price$26,935$36,912
Adjustments for Features0-540
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,935$36,372
Total Invoice$26,019$34,107
Adjustments for Features0-499
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,019$33,608

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Features Comparison: Mazda CX-3 vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20162016
ModelCX-3A3 / S3
TrimGrand TouringA3 e-tron
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor$50 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Temporary spare tire$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger $0
9 kWh battery pack $0
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Aux input$50 
CD player$125 
iPod integration $100
Navigation system$600 
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Tachometer$75 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,550$6,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$540
Value of Feature Adjustments0-499

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda CX-3 vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20162016
ModelCX-3A3 / S3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase101.2 in103.5 in
Length168.3 in169.8 in
Width69.6 in70.3 in
Height60.7 in56.1 in
Curb Weight2,810 lb.3,617 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.7 gal.10.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.4 in52.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.4 ft39.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
44.5 ft339.5 ft3

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