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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: $25,915

Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring   
Difference: $9,500

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,624

Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring   
Difference: $8,376

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320122012
ModelMazda3Mazda3A3A3
Trimi Grand Tourings Grand Touring2.0T2.0 TDI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $23,300 $24,850 $27,270 $30,250
Base Invoice $22,283 $23,766 $25,361 $28,134
Tech Package 1,500      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200 200    
Cargo net 40 40    
All-weather floor mats 80 80 120 120
Premium Plus Package     2,000 2,000
Cold Weather Package     500 500
Panoramic sunroof     1,100 1,100
Navigation system     2,000 2,000
Convenience Package     1,275 1,275
iPod integration     -200 -200
Metallic paint (extra cost)     475 475
Tech Package 1,290      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160 160    
Cargo net 32 32    
All-weather floor mats 64 64 112 112
Premium Plus Package     1,860 1,860
Cold Weather Package     466 466
Panoramic sunroof     1,023 1,023
Navigation system     1,860 1,860
Convenience Package     1,186 1,186
iPod integration     -186 -186
Metallic paint (extra cost)     443 443
Options (change) 1,820 320 7,270 7,270
Options (change) 1,546 256 6,764 6,764
Destination 795 795 875 875
Total Price $25,915 $25,965 $35,415 $38,395
Total Invoice $24,624 $24,817 $33,000 $35,773

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Audi A3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,635
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,504
Model Year2013201320122012
ModelMazda3Mazda3A3A3
Trimi Grand Tourings Grand Touring2.0T2.0 TDI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine155hp I4167hp I4200hp I4140hp I4 D
TransmissionM6M6M6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)265, 10265, 10195, 10195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/50-17225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$25,915$25,965$35,415$38,395
Adjustments for Features-135-1350-1,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,780$25,830$35,415$37,345
Cost Above Minimum$0$50$0$1,930
Total Invoice$24,624$24,817$33,000$35,773
Adjustments for Features-128-1290-978
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,496$24,688$33,000$34,795
Cost Above Minimum$0$192$0$1,795

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Audi A3

Model Year2013201320122012
ModelMazda3Mazda3A3A3
Trimi Grand Tourings Grand Touring2.0T2.0 TDI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150 
6-speed automated manual   $1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
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
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Exterior 
Body kit $0  
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
CD player$125$125  
HD radio$50$50  
iPod integration  $100$100
SD Card slot  $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250  
USB port$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$2,600$2,600$2,465$3,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$135$135$0$1,050
Value of Feature Adjustments-128-1290-978

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Audi A3

Model Year20132012
ModelMazda3A3
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.9 in101.5 in
Length177.4 in168.7 in
Width69.1 in69.5 in
Height57.9 in56.0 in
Curb Weight2,897 lb.3,264 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.15.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in34.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.0 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
42.8 ft354.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested107570%
Total Not Requested45030%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60073%
Total Not Requested22527%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested130583%
Total Not Requested27517%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Compass0Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested37538%
Total Not Requested62562%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60073%
Total Not Requested22527%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested130583%
Total Not Requested27517%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Compass0Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested37538%
Total Not Requested62562%

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