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Mazda CX-5 vs. Audi A3 / S3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda CX-5 vs. Audi A3 / S3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,040

Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring   
Difference: $8,035

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,991

Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring   
Difference: $6,482

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132015201520152015
ModelCX-5A3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3
TrimGrand TouringA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TDIA3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,345 $29,900 $32,600 $33,200 $41,100
Base Invoice $26,557 $27,808 $30,318 $30,876 $38,224
Technology Package 1,325        
All-weather floor mats 100 180 180 180 180
Obstacle detection, rear 475        
Driver Assistance Package   1,400 1,400 1,400 1,400
Premium Plus Package   2,550 2,550 2,550  
Navigation Plus Package   2,600 2,600 2,600 2,600
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550 550
Technology Package 1,179        
All-weather floor mats 80 168 168 168 168
Obstacle detection, rear 380        
Driver Assistance Package   1,302 1,302 1,302 1,302
Premium Plus Package   2,371 2,371 2,371  
Navigation Plus Package   2,418 2,418 2,418 2,418
Metallic paint (extra cost)   511 511 511 511
Options (change) 1,900 7,280 7,280 7,280 4,730
Options (change) 1,639 6,770 6,770 6,770 4,399
Destination 795 895 895 895 895
Total Price $30,040 $38,075 $40,775 $41,375 $46,725
Total Invoice $28,991 $35,473 $37,983 $38,541 $43,518

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda CX-5 vs. Audi A3 / S3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,795
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,258
Model Year20132015201520152015
ModelCX-5A3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3
TrimGrand TouringA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TDIA3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine155hp I4170hp I4150hp I4 D220hp I4292hp I4
TransmissionT6S6S6S6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)225, 9180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-19225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$30,040$38,075$40,775$41,375$46,725
Adjustments for Features0-240-240-1,940-3,390
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,040$37,835$40,535$39,435$43,335
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,700$1,600$5,500
Total Invoice$28,991$35,473$37,983$38,541$43,518
Adjustments for Features0-224-224-1,807-3,157
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,991$35,249$37,759$36,734$40,361
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,510$1,485$5,112

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Features Comparison: Mazda CX-5 vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20132015201520152015
ModelCX-5A3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3
TrimGrand TouringA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TDIA3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
6-speed automated manual $1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0  
AWD   $1700$1700
Accessories 
Universal garage door opener$100    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0$0$0
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150$150
Rollover sensor$50    
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25$25$25
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25    
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100
Rear wiper$175    
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable    $500
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250    
Deep-tinted rear windows$275    
Rear spoiler$200   $200
Sunroof$900    
Sunroof, large $1100$1100$1100$1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75    
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0$0
Aux input$50    
CD player$125    
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150
iPod integration $100$100$100$100
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25
Surround sound$250    
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25
Traffic information$25    
USB port$25    
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150    
Boost gauge    $75
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125    
Steering-linked headlights$150    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100$100$100
Door sill trim plates    $100
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $50
Metal pedals    $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100    
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$4,150$4,390$4,390$6,090$7,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$240$240$1,940$3,390
Value of Feature Adjustments0-224-224-1,807-3,157

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda CX-5 vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20132015
ModelCX-5A3 / S3
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in103.8 in
Length178.7 in175.4 in
Width72.4 in70.7 in
Height65.7 in55.7 in
Curb Weight3,195 lb.3,176 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.8 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in36.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.3 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.1 ft312.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
64.8 ft312.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested147575%
Total Not Requested50025%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested65081%
Total Not Requested15019%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Proximity key250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested57537%
Total Not Requested96563%
Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested70062%
Total Not Requested42538%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TDI

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested65081%
Total Not Requested15019%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Proximity key250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested57537%
Total Not Requested96563%
Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested70062%
Total Not Requested42538%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TFSI

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested65081%
Total Not Requested15019%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Proximity key250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested57537%
Total Not Requested96563%
Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested70062%
Total Not Requested42538%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 S3

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested65081%
Total Not Requested15019%
Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested70062%
Total Not Requested42538%

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