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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: $22,205

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $11,760

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,559

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $11,098

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006201720172017
ModelMazda3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimsA3 2.0 TFSIS3RS 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $16,880 $31,200 $42,900 $54,500
Base Invoice $15,805 $29,016 $39,898 $50,686
Grand Touring Package 2,285      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 175      
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,335      
Satellite radio 430      
Cargo net 40 150 150 150
Cargo mat 40 115 115 115
All-weather floor mats 60 180 180 180
Universal garage door opener 75 295 295 295
Rear spoiler 325      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575 575 575
Heated front seats   500    
Grand Touring Package 2,130      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 140      
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,148      
Satellite radio 344      
Cargo net 32 139 139 139
Cargo mat 32 107 107 107
All-weather floor mats 48 168 168 168
Universal garage door opener 60 274 274 274
Rear spoiler 260      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536 536 536
Heated front seats   467    
Options (change) 4,765 1,815 1,315 1,315
Options (change) 4,194 1,691 1,224 1,224
Destination 560 950 950 950
Total Price $22,205 $33,965 $45,165 $56,765
Total Invoice $20,559 $31,657 $42,072 $52,860

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,490
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,050
Model Year2006201720172017
ModelMazda3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimsA3 2.0 TFSIS3RS 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine160hp I4186hp I4292hp I4400hp I5
TransmissionM5S7S6S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)222, 7180, 10180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/45-17225/40-18235/35-19
Total Price$22,205$33,965$45,165$56,765
Adjustments for Features0-3,270-8,245-8,920
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,205$30,695$36,920$47,845
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,225$17,150
Total Invoice$20,559$31,657$42,072$52,860
Adjustments for Features0-3,048-7,680-8,306
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,559$28,609$34,392$44,554
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,783$15,945

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

Model Year2006201720172017
ModelMazda3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimsA3 2.0 TFSIS3RS 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
7-speed automated manual $1200 $1200
6-speed automated manual  $1100 
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200
Forward collision warning $200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25$25
Stability control $400$400$400
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100
Traction control $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500$500
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0$0
Bodyside moldings$75   
Rear spoiler$200 $200$200
Sunroof$900   
Sunroof, large $1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325   
HD radio $50$50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150$150
Boost gauge  $75$75
Compass$0 $0$0
Cornering lights  $50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Fog lights$125   
Headlight washers   $50
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50 $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat $50 $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $50$50 
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Synthetic suede door panel trim   $250
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,545$5,815$10,790$11,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,270$8,245$8,920
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,048-7,680-8,306

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

Model Year20062017
ModelMazda3A3 / S3 / RS3
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.3,198 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

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%
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

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