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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: $25,210

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $21,835

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,407

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $20,413

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102016
ModelMazda3A3 / S3
TrimsS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,040 $42,500
Base Invoice $17,838 $39,527
Moonroof and Bose Package 1,395  
Grand Touring Package 2,460  
Tech Package 1,195  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200  
Cargo net 40 150
Cargo mat 50 115
All-weather floor mats 80 180
Technology Package   2,600
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575
Moonroof and Bose Package 1,200  
Grand Touring Package 2,295  
Tech Package 1,028  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160  
Cargo net 32 139
Cargo mat 40 107
All-weather floor mats 64 168
Technology Package   2,418
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536
Options (change) 5,420 3,620
Options (change) 4,819 3,368
Destination 750 925
Total Price $25,210 $47,045
Total Invoice $23,407 $43,820

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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: $15,945
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,927
Model Year20102016
ModelMazda3A3 / S3
TrimsS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine167hp I4292hp I4
TransmissionM6S6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG23/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)242, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/40-18
Total Price$25,210$47,045
Adjustments for Features0-5,890
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,210$41,155
Total Invoice$23,407$43,820
Adjustments for Features0-5,486
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,407$38,334

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20102016
ModelMazda3A3 / S3
TrimsS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents $100
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Aux input$50 
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
Surround sound$250 
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
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Door sill trim plates $100
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
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, 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$2,300$8,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,890
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,486

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20102016
ModelMazda3A3 / S3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in103.8 in
Length180.7 in175.4 in
Width69.1 in70.7 in
Height57.9 in55.7 in
Curb Weight3,179 lb.3,462 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in36.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume11.8 ft312.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Moonroof and Bose Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
Bose, 242W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90053%
Total Not Requested80047%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested250088%
Total Not Requested35012%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested105091%
Total Not Requested1009%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 S3

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Total Requested60045%
Total Not Requested72555%

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