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Mazda Mazda3 vs. Audi A3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda Mazda3 vs. Audi A3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,200

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $12,140

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,262

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $11,378

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008
ModelMazda3A3
TrimMazdaSpeed33.2 S line
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $22,440 $34,915
Base Invoice $20,991 $32,471
Grand Touring Package 1,715  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 175  
Satellite radio 430  
Cargo net 40  
Navigation system 1,750 1,950
Metallic paint (extra cost)   450
Heated front seats   450
Xenon HID headlights   800
Grand Touring Package 1,600  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 140  
Satellite radio 344  
Cargo net 32  
Navigation system 1,505 1,813
Metallic paint (extra cost)   418
Heated front seats   418
Xenon HID headlights   745
Options (change) 4,110 3,650
Options (change) 3,621 3,394
Destination 650 775
Total Price $27,200 $39,340
Total Invoice $25,262 $36,640

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Audi A3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,610
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,090
Model Year20082008
ModelMazda3A3
TrimMazdaSpeed33.2 S line
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine263hp I4250hp V6
TransmissionM6S6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)222, 7195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18225/45-17
Total Price$27,200$39,340
Adjustments for Features0-3,530
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,200$35,810
Total Invoice$25,262$36,640
Adjustments for Features0-3,288
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,262$33,352

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Audi A3

Model Year20082008
ModelMazda3A3
TrimMazdaSpeed33.2 S line
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Dual-zone climate control $125
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD changer, remote $200
SD Card slot $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog light, rear $100
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Door sill trim plates$100 
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Metal pedals$75 
Partial leather seating sufaces$450 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$1,770$5,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,530
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,288

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Audi A3

Model Year20082008
ModelMazda3A3
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.9 in101.5 in
Length176.6 in168.7 in
Width69.1 in69.5 in
Height57.7 in56.0 in
Curb Weight3,041 lb.3,660 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.15.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in34.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		17.1 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		43.8 ft354.6 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mazda Mazda3 vs. Audi A3 specs.

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Partial leather seating sufaces450Yes
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested160078%
Total Not Requested45022%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2 S line

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested47595%
Total Not Requested255%

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