Mazda CX-5 Mazda CX-5 2015 Audi A3 / S3 Audi A3 / S3 2016

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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: $29,865

Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring   
Difference: $6,897

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,868

Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring   
Difference: $5,100

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152016
ModelCX-5A3 / S3
TrimGrand TouringA3 e-tron
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $27,970 $37,900
Base Invoice $27,176 $35,248
Cargo cover 190  
Obstacle detection, rear 475  
All-weather floor mats 100 180
Roof rails 250 500
iPod integration   350
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575
Heated front seats   500
Cargo cover 152  
Obstacle detection, rear 380  
All-weather floor mats 80 168
Roof rails 200 467
iPod integration   325
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536
Heated front seats   467
Options (change) 1,015 2,105
Options (change) 812 1,963
Destination 880 925
Gas Tax 0 -4,168
Total Price $29,865 $36,762
Total Invoice $28,868 $33,968

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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: $5,457
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,769
Model Year20152016
ModelCX-5A3 / S3
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)225/55-19205/55-16
Total Price$29,865$36,762
Adjustments for Features0-1,440
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,865$35,322
Total Invoice$28,868$33,968
Adjustments for Features0-1,331
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,868$32,637

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

Model Year20152016
ModelCX-5A3 / 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
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
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 
Body kit $0
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 
Aux input$50 
CD player$125 
iPod integration $100
Pandora internet radio connectivity$0 
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
USB port$25 
Voice control for audio system$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
Tachometer$75 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$3,875$5,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,440
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,331

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

Model Year20152016
ModelCX-5A3 / S3
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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