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Mazda Mazda3 vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda Mazda3 vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,095

Mazda Mazda3 Premium   
Difference: $15,650

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201920182018
ModelMazda3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimPremiumA3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,500 $31,950 $43,650
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 325    
Door sill trim plates 125    
Cargo net 50 155 155
Cargo mat 75 160  
All-weather floor mats 100 180  
Prestige Package   9,750  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575 575
Universal garage door opener     295
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 260    
Door sill trim plates 100    
Cargo net 40 144 144
Cargo mat 60 149  
All-weather floor mats 80 168  
Prestige Package   8,138  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536 536
Universal garage door opener     274
Options (change) 675 10,820 1,025
Options (change) 540 9,135 954
Destination 920 975 975
Total Price $28,095 $43,745 $45,650

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,095
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,038
Model Year201920182018
ModelMazda3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimPremiumA3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine186hp I4186hp I4292hp I4
TransmissionT6S7S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 12705, 14180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$28,095$43,745$45,650
Adjustments for Features0-2,555-2,200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,095$41,190$43,450
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,260

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Model Year201920182018
ModelMazda3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimPremiumA3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
7-speed automated manual $1200$1200
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Cruise control  $150
Remote app $25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150  
Following distance indicator$25  
G-vectoring control$100  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Lane keeping assist$400  
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Pedestrian detection$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear air vents $100$100
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof$900  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0 
App support$0  
DVD-compatible player $0 
Handwriting recognition $200 
In-vehicle Internet $150 
Media drive $15 
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation system $600 
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200 
Traffic + travel information $25 
Voice control for audio system$25  
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Boost gauge  $75
Compass $0$0
Cornering lights $50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100
Head-up display (HUD)$350  
Heated mirrors $25$25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250 
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
All-weather floor mats$75$75 
Aluminum trim $100$100
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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $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 $100
Total Value of Features$5,390$7,945$7,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,555$2,200
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,326-2,049

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Model Year20192018
ModelMazda3A3 / S3 / RS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.3 in103.8 in
Length183.5 in175.4 in
Width70.7 in70.7 in
Height56.9 in55.7 in
Curb Weight3,072 lb.3,198 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in36.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.5 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume13.2 ft312.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Cornering lights50No
LED headlights500Yes
Surround sound250No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
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
225/40HR18 tires400No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
4G LTE connectivity0No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Compass0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Navigation system600No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested280042%
Total Not Requested389058%

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