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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: $25,333

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $20,257

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,444

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $19,018

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092015
ModelMazda3A3 / S3
TrimsS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,135 $41,100
Base Invoice $16,989 $38,224
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,335  
Grand Touring Package 2,760  
Rear spoiler 325  
Cargo net 40 150
Cargo mat 40 115
All-weather floor mats 78 180
Navigation system 1,950  
Navigation Plus Package   2,600
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,148  
Grand Touring Package 2,574  
Rear spoiler 260  
Cargo net 32 139
Cargo mat 32 107
All-weather floor mats 62 168
Navigation system 1,677  
Navigation Plus Package   2,418
Metallic paint (extra cost)   511
Options (change) 6,528 3,595
Options (change) 5,785 3,343
Destination 670 895
Total Price $25,333 $45,590
Total Invoice $23,444 $42,462

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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: $12,917
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,182
Model Year20092015
ModelMazda3A3 / S3
TrimsS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine156hp I4292hp I4
TransmissionM5S6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG23/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)222, 7180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/40-18
Total Price$25,333$45,590
Adjustments for Features0-7,340
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,333$38,250
Total Invoice$23,444$42,462
Adjustments for Features0-6,836
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,444$35,626

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20092015
ModelMazda3A3 / S3
TrimsS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents $100
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration $100
SD Card slot $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge $75
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Heated mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Door sill trim plates $100
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Metal pedals $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $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$1,525$8,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,340
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,836

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20092015
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 Weight2,991 lb.3,462 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?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Body kit0Yes
205/50VR17 tires400No
Total Requested210081%
Total Not Requested50019%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 S3

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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