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Mazda CX-9 vs. Audi A3 / S3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda CX-9 vs. Audi A3 / S3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,957

Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring   
Difference: $1,133

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,864

Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring   
Difference: $1,552

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102015201520152015
ModelCX-9A3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3
TrimGrand TouringA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TDIA3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,645 $29,900 $32,600 $33,200 $41,100
Base Invoice $30,206 $27,808 $30,318 $30,876 $38,224
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 2,255        
Power liftgate 400        
Navigation system 1,665        
Cargo net 40 150 150 150 150
Cargo mat 77 115 115 115 115
All-weather floor mats 125 180 180 180 180
Convenience Package   750 750 750 750
Premium Plus Package   2,550 2,550 2,550  
Driver Assistance Package   1,400 1,400 1,400 1,400
Navigation Plus Package   2,600 2,600 2,600 2,600
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550 550
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,939        
Power liftgate 344        
Navigation system 1,432        
Cargo net 32 139 139 139 139
Cargo mat 61 107 107 107 107
All-weather floor mats 100 168 168 168 168
Convenience Package   697 697 697 697
Premium Plus Package   2,371 2,371 2,371  
Driver Assistance Package   1,302 1,302 1,302 1,302
Navigation Plus Package   2,418 2,418 2,418 2,418
Metallic paint (extra cost)   511 511 511 511
Options (change) 4,562 8,295 8,295 8,295 5,745
Options (change) 3,908 7,713 7,713 7,713 5,342
Destination 750 895 895 895 895
Total Price $37,957 $39,090 $41,790 $42,390 $47,740
Total Invoice $34,864 $36,416 $38,926 $39,484 $44,461

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda CX-9 vs. Audi A3 / S3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,423
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,737
Model Year20102015201520152015
ModelCX-9A3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3
TrimGrand TouringA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TDIA3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine273hp V6170hp I4150hp I4 D220hp I4292hp I4
TransmissionT6S6S6S6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)277, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-20225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$37,957$39,090$41,790$42,390$47,740
Adjustments for Features-1,29000-1,700-3,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,667$39,090$41,790$40,690$44,590
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,700$1,600$5,500
Total Invoice$34,864$36,416$38,926$39,484$44,461
Adjustments for Features-1,18500-1,583-2,934
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,679$36,416$38,926$37,901$41,527
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,510$1,485$5,111

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Features Comparison: Mazda CX-9 vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20102015201520152015
ModelCX-9A3 / 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 
Power liftgate$350    
Remote window/roof operation$15    
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
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250$250
Rollover sensor$50    
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25$25$25
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500    
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 air vents with automatic controls$250    
Rear HVAC unit$400    
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 bumper protector$40    
Rear spoiler$200   $200
Sunroof$900    
Sunroof, large $1100$1100$1100$1100
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
HD radio $50$50$50$50
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    
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Boost gauge    $75
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125    
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100$100$100
Door sill trim plates    $100
Folding third row seats$600    
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75    
Manual recliner, second row seats$75    
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $50
Memory system, driver seat$200    
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 height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$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$6,255$4,965$4,965$6,665$8,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,290$0$0$1,700$3,150
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,18500-1,583-2,934

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda CX-9 vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20102015
ModelCX-9A3 / S3
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.2 in103.8 in
Length200.2 in175.4 in
Width76.2 in70.7 in
Height68.0 in55.7 in
Curb Weight4,331 lb.3,176 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.1 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in36.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.4 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.9 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in35.1 in
Row 3 Headroom35.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room56.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room43.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom32.4 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.2 ft312.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
48.3 ft312.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
100.7 ft312.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring

Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Surround sound250No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Bose, 277W, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested137563%
Total Not Requested80037%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested32572%
Total Not Requested12528%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
iPod integration100No
Proximity key250Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested67544%
Total Not Requested86556%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested40050%
Total Not Requested40050%
Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested70062%
Total Not Requested42538%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TDI

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested32572%
Total Not Requested12528%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
iPod integration100No
Proximity key250Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested67544%
Total Not Requested86556%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested40050%
Total Not Requested40050%
Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested70062%
Total Not Requested42538%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TFSI

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested32572%
Total Not Requested12528%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
iPod integration100No
Proximity key250Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested67544%
Total Not Requested86556%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested40050%
Total Not Requested40050%
Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested70062%
Total Not Requested42538%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 S3

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested30071%
Total Not Requested12529%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested40050%
Total Not Requested40050%
Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested70062%
Total Not Requested42538%

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