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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: $24,935

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $10,680

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,978

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $10,208

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820112011
ModelMazda3A3A3
Trims2.0T2.0 TDI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $18,025 $27,270 $30,250
Base Invoice $16,873 $25,361 $28,134
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,335    
Grand Touring Package 1,970    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 175    
CD changer, in-dash 500    
Navigation system 1,750 2,000 2,000
All-weather floor mats 60 120 120
Cargo net 40    
Satellite radio 430    
Cold Weather Package   500 500
Premium Plus Package   2,000 2,000
Convenience Package   1,275 1,275
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475 475
Panoramic sunroof   1,100 1,100
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,148    
Grand Touring Package 1,838    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 140    
CD changer, in-dash 400    
Navigation system 1,505 1,860 1,860
All-weather floor mats 48 112 112
Cargo net 32    
Satellite radio 344    
Cold Weather Package   466 466
Premium Plus Package   1,860 1,860
Convenience Package   1,186 1,186
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443 443
Panoramic sunroof   1,023 1,023
Options (change) 6,260 7,470 7,470
Options (change) 5,455 6,950 6,950
Destination 650 875 875
Total Price $24,935 $35,615 $38,595
Total Invoice $22,978 $33,186 $35,959

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Audi A3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,835
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,489
Model Year200820112011
ModelMazda3A3A3
Trims2.0T2.0 TDI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine156hp I4200hp I4140hp I4 D
TransmissionM5M6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)222, 7195, 10195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$24,935$35,615$38,595
Adjustments for Features0-1,845-2,895
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,935$33,770$35,700
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,930
Total Invoice$22,978$33,186$35,959
Adjustments for Features0-1,719-2,697
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,978$31,467$33,262
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,795

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Audi A3

Model Year200820112011
ModelMazda3A3A3
Trims2.0T2.0 TDI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed manual $150 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200  
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD changer, remote $200$200
SD Card slot $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog light, rear $100$100
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$1,545$3,390$4,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,845$2,895
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,719-2,697

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Audi A3

Model Year20082011
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 Weight2,809 lb.3,264 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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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
205/50VR17 tires400No
Total Requested267584%
Total Not Requested50016%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested80097%
Total Not Requested253%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested20083%
Total Not Requested4017%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Total Requested62540%
Total Not Requested95560%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers25Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Compass0Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested30032%
Total Not Requested62568%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested80097%
Total Not Requested253%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested20083%
Total Not Requested4017%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Total Requested62540%
Total Not Requested95560%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers25Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Compass0Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested30032%
Total Not Requested62568%

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