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

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Mazda Mazda3 vs. Audi A3 / S3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,880

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $10,660

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,004

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $10,184

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062015201520152015
ModelMazda3A3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3
TrimsA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TDIA3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $16,880 $29,900 $32,600 $33,200 $41,100
Base Invoice $15,805 $27,808 $30,318 $30,876 $38,224
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,335        
Grand Touring Package 2,285        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 175        
Satellite radio 430        
Cargo net 40 150 150 150 150
Cargo mat 40 115 115 115 115
All-weather floor mats 60 180 180 180 180
Navigation system 1,750        
Rear spoiler 325        
Cold Weather Package   500 500 500  
Navigation Plus Package   1,900 1,900 1,900 2,600
iPod integration   350 350 350  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550 550
Convenience Package         750
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,148        
Grand Touring Package 2,130        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 140        
Satellite radio 344        
Cargo net 32 139 139 139 139
Cargo mat 32 107 107 107 107
All-weather floor mats 48 168 168 168 168
Navigation system 1,505        
Rear spoiler 260        
Cold Weather Package   467 467 467  
Navigation Plus Package   1,768 1,768 1,768 2,418
iPod integration   325 325 325  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   511 511 511 511
Convenience Package         697
Options (change) 6,440 3,745 3,745 3,745 4,345
Options (change) 5,639 3,485 3,485 3,485 4,040
Destination 560 895 895 895 895
Total Price $23,880 $34,540 $37,240 $37,840 $46,340
Total Invoice $22,004 $32,188 $34,698 $35,256 $43,159

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,665
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,393
Model Year20062015201520152015
ModelMazda3A3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3
TrimsA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TDIA3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine160hp I4170hp I4150hp I4 D220hp I4292hp I4
TransmissionM5S6S6S6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)222, 7180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$23,880$34,540$37,240$37,840$46,340
Adjustments for Features0-2,995-2,995-4,695-7,245
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,880$31,545$34,245$33,145$39,095
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,700$1,600$7,550
Total Invoice$22,004$32,188$34,698$35,256$43,159
Adjustments for Features0-2,791-2,791-4,374-6,748
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,004$29,397$31,907$30,882$36,411
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,510$1,485$7,014

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20062015201520152015
ModelMazda3A3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3
TrimsA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TDIA3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0    
6-speed automated manual $1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0  
AWD   $1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key    $250
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
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25$25$25
Stability control $400$400$400$400
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100$100
Traction control $100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable    $500
Exterior 
Body kit$0   $0
Bodyside moldings$75    
Rear spoiler$200   $200
Sunroof$900    
Sunroof, large $1100$1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity    $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325    
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200$200
HD radio $50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet    $150
iPod integration $100$100$100$100
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot    $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror    $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150   $150
Boost gauge    $75
Compass$0   $0
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125    
Heated mirrors $25$25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50
Power-folding mirrors    $50
Visor mirror, driver$10    
Visor mirror, passenger$10    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim    $100
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $50
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat    $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat    $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat    $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat    $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$1,895$4,890$4,890$6,590$9,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,995$2,995$4,695$7,245
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,791-2,791-4,374-6,748

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20062015
ModelMazda3A3 / S3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in103.8 in
Length178.3 in175.4 in
Width69.1 in70.7 in
Height57.7 in55.7 in
Curb Weight2,759 lb.3,176 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in36.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume11.4 ft312.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tire-pressure monitor75Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Body kit0Yes
205/50VR17 tires400No
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested302586%
Total Not Requested50014%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested20083%
Total Not Requested4017%
Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TDI

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested20083%
Total Not Requested4017%
Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TFSI

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested20083%
Total Not Requested4017%
Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%

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 lighting150No
Total Requested15035%
Total Not Requested27565%
Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested60053%
Total Not Requested52547%

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