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Mazda CX-5 vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda CX-5 vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,715

Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring   
Difference: $6,762

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,647

Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring   
Difference: $4,986

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142018
ModelCX-5A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimGrand TouringA3 e-tron
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $27,820 $39,500
Base Invoice $27,019 $36,736
Technology Package 1,625  
Cargo cover 190  
Roof rails 250  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575
Universal garage door opener   295
Aluminum roof rails   300
Technology Package 1,446  
Cargo cover 152  
Roof rails 200  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536
Universal garage door opener   274
Aluminum roof rails   280
Options (change) 2,065 1,170
Options (change) 1,798 1,090
Destination 830 975
Gas Tax 0 -4,168
Total Price $30,715 $37,477
Total Invoice $29,647 $34,633

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda CX-5 vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,097
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,309
Model Year20142018
ModelCX-5A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimGrand TouringA3 e-tron
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine184hp I4150hp I4 PiH
TransmissionT6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)225, 9180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-19225/45-17
Total Price$30,715$37,477
Adjustments for Features-3350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,380$37,477
Total Invoice$29,647$34,633
Adjustments for Features-3230
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,324$34,633

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Features Comparison: Mazda CX-5 vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Model Year20142018
ModelCX-5A3 / 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 
Remote app $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
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
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 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
CD player$125 
Navigation system$600 
Pandora internet radio connectivity$0 
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Tachometer$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $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, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$5,450$5,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$335$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3230

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda CX-5 vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Model Year20142018
ModelCX-5A3 / S3 / RS3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in103.5 in
Length178.7 in169.8 in
Width72.4 in70.3 in
Height65.7 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,195 lb.3,617 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.8 gal.10.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in36.9 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 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in52.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.3 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.1 ft39.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
64.8 ft339.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Navigation system600No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic information25No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested105049%
Total Not Requested110051%

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