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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: $25,515

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $21,530

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,378

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $19,442

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132016
ModelMazda3A3 / S3
Trims Grand TouringS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,350 $42,500
Base Invoice $23,287 $39,527
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
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) 370 3,620
Options (change) 296 3,368
Destination 795 925
Total Price $25,515 $47,045
Total Invoice $24,378 $43,820

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Audi A3 / S3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,790
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,095
Model Year20132016
ModelMazda3A3 / S3
Trims Grand TouringS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine167hp I4292hp I4
TransmissionM6S6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG23/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)265, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/40-18
Total Price$25,515$47,045
Adjustments for Features0-5,740
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,515$41,305
Total Invoice$24,378$43,820
Adjustments for Features0-5,347
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,378$38,473

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20132016
ModelMazda3A3 / S3
Trims Grand TouringS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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
App support$0 
Aux input$50 
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration $100
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port$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 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
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$2,150$7,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,740
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,347

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See a complete comparison of Mazda Mazda3 vs. Audi A3 / S3 features.

Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20132016
ModelMazda3A3 / S3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in103.8 in
Length180.9 in175.4 in
Width69.1 in70.7 in
Height57.9 in55.7 in
Curb Weight3,257 lb.3,462 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in36.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume11.8 ft312.3 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mazda Mazda3 vs. Audi A3 / S3 specs.

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 S3

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
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 Requested80060%
Total Not Requested52540%

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