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Mazda CX-3 vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda CX-3 vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,055

Mazda CX-3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $16,882

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,878

Mazda CX-3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $14,623

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162018
ModelCX-3A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimGrand TouringA3 e-tron
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $24,990 $39,500
Base Invoice $24,283 $36,736
i-ACTIVSENSE Package 1,920  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 175  
Door sill trim plates 100  
Cargo net 50 155
Universal garage door opener 125  
Obstacle detection, rear 495  
Roof rails 300  
Prestige Package   8,600
Aluminum roof rails   300
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575
i-ACTIVSENSE Package 1,699  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 140  
Door sill trim plates 80  
Cargo net 40 144
Universal garage door opener 100  
Obstacle detection, rear 396  
Roof rails 240  
Prestige Package   7,998
Aluminum roof rails   280
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536
Options (change) 3,165 9,630
Options (change) 2,695 8,958
Destination 900 975
Gas Tax 0 -4,168
Total Price $29,055 $45,937
Total Invoice $27,878 $42,501

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda CX-3 vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda CX-3 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,527
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,519
Model Year20162018
ModelCX-3A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimGrand TouringA3 e-tron
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine146hp I4150hp I4 PiH
TransmissionT6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7705, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-18225/45-17
Total Price$29,055$45,937
Adjustments for Features0-3,355
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,055$42,582
Total Invoice$27,878$42,501
Adjustments for Features0-3,104
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,878$39,397

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Features Comparison: Mazda CX-3 vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Model Year20162018
ModelCX-3A3 / S3 / RS3
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 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Remote app $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Following distance indicator$25 
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
Rollover sensor$50 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Temporary spare tire$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails $250
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents $100
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger $0
9 kWh battery pack $0
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
LED headlights $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Tachometer$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger 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$5,400$8,755
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,355
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,104

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda CX-3 vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Model Year20162018
ModelCX-3A3 / S3 / RS3
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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Option Package Details
Mazda CX-3 Grand Touring

i-ACTIVSENSE Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested145087%
Total Not Requested22513%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 e-tron

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Cornering lights50No
LED headlights-250No
Surround sound250No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested190041%
Total Not Requested276559%

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