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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: $27,775

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $11,175

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,722

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $10,428

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082006
ModelMazda3A3
TrimMazdaSpeed33.2 S line
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $22,440 $33,980
Base Invoice $20,991 $31,561
Grand Touring Package 1,715  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 175  
CD changer, in-dash 500  
Cargo net 40  
Universal garage door opener 75  
Satellite radio 430 350
Navigation system 1,750 1,950
Cold Weather Package   700
Metallic paint (extra cost)   450
Xenon HID headlights   800
Grand Touring Package 1,600  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 140  
CD changer, in-dash 400  
Cargo net 32  
Universal garage door opener 60  
Satellite radio 344 319
Navigation system 1,505 1,775
Cold Weather Package   637
Metallic paint (extra cost)   410
Xenon HID headlights   728
Options (change) 4,685 4,250
Options (change) 4,081 3,869
Destination 650 720
Total Price $27,775 $38,950
Total Invoice $25,722 $36,150

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Audi A3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,530
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,045
Model Year20082006
ModelMazda3A3
TrimMazdaSpeed33.2 S line
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine263hp I4250hp V6
TransmissionM6S6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG21/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)222, 7195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18225/45-17
Total Price$27,775$38,950
Adjustments for Features0-3,645
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,775$35,305
Total Invoice$25,722$36,150
Adjustments for Features0-3,383
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,722$32,767

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Audi A3

Model Year20082006
ModelMazda3A3
TrimMazdaSpeed33.2 S line
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Ski sack $50
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD changer, remote $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog light, rear $100
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
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
Total Value of Features$1,670$5,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,645
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,383

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Audi A3

Model Year20082006
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
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested525100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested20069%
Total Not Requested9031%

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