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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: $36,950

Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring   
Difference: $77

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,214

Audi A3 / S3 A3 e-tron   
Difference: $651

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152016
ModelCX-9A3 / S3
TrimGrand TouringA3 e-tron
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $35,035 $37,900
Base Invoice $33,157 $35,248
Satellite radio 525  
Cargo net 50 150
Cargo mat 85 115
All-weather floor mats 125 180
Roof rails 250 500
iPod integration   350
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575
Heated front seats   500
Satellite radio 420  
Cargo net 40 139
Cargo mat 68 107
All-weather floor mats 100 168
Roof rails 200 467
iPod integration   325
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536
Heated front seats   467
Options (change) 1,035 2,370
Options (change) 828 2,209
Destination 880 925
Gas Tax 0 -4,168
Total Price $36,950 $37,027
Total Invoice $34,865 $34,214

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 A3 e-tron
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $577
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $179
Model Year20152016
ModelCX-9A3 / S3
TrimGrand TouringA3 e-tron
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine273hp V6150hp I4 PiH
TransmissionT6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG23/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-20205/55-16
Total Price$36,950$37,027
Adjustments for Features-5000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,450$37,027
Total Invoice$34,865$34,214
Adjustments for Features-4720
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,393$34,214

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

Model Year20152016
ModelCX-9A3 / 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 
Power liftgate$350 
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor$50 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
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, large $1100
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
CD player$125 
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
Pandora internet radio connectivity$0 
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Compass$0 
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Tachometer$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding third row seats$600 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$5,440$4,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$500$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4720

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

Model Year20152016
ModelCX-9A3 / S3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase113.2 in103.5 in
Length200.6 in169.8 in
Width76.2 in70.3 in
Height68.0 in56.1 in
Curb Weight4,317 lb.3,903 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.1 gal.10.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in36.9 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 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in52.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in35.4 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 ft39.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
48.3 ft39.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
100.7 ft339.5 ft3

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