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Mazda Mazda3 vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda Mazda3 vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,540

Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring   
Difference: $9,325

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,246

Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring   
Difference: $8,249

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132013201720172017
ModelMazda3Mazda3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
Trimi Grand Tourings Grand TouringA3 2.0 TFSIS3RS 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,800 $24,350 $31,200 $42,900 $54,500
Base Invoice $21,805 $23,287 $29,016 $39,898 $50,686
Tech Package 1,500        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200 200      
Cargo net 40 40 150 150 150
Cargo mat 50 50 115 115 115
All-weather floor mats 80 80 180 180 180
Universal garage door opener 75 75 295 295 295
Convenience Package     900    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     575 575 575
Heated front seats     500    
Tech Package 1,290        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160 160      
Cargo net 32 32 139 139 139
Cargo mat 40 40 107 107 107
All-weather floor mats 64 64 168 168 168
Universal garage door opener 60 60 274 274 274
Convenience Package     838    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     536 536 536
Heated front seats     467    
Options (change) 1,945 445 2,715 1,315 1,315
Options (change) 1,646 356 2,529 1,224 1,224
Destination 795 795 950 950 950
Total Price $25,540 $25,590 $34,865 $45,165 $56,765
Total Invoice $24,246 $24,438 $32,495 $42,072 $52,860

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,435
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,419
Model Year20132013201720172017
ModelMazda3Mazda3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
Trimi Grand Tourings Grand TouringA3 2.0 TFSIS3RS 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine155hp I4167hp I4186hp I4292hp I4400hp I5
TransmissionM6M6S7S6S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)265, 10265, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/50-17225/45-17225/40-18235/35-19
Total Price$25,540$25,590$34,865$45,165$56,765
Adjustments for Features00-890-5,490-6,215
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,540$25,590$33,975$39,675$50,550
Cost Above Minimum$0$50$0$5,700$16,575
Total Invoice$24,246$24,438$32,495$42,072$52,860
Adjustments for Features00-830-5,114-5,787
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,246$24,438$31,665$36,958$47,073
Cost Above Minimum$0$192$0$5,293$15,408

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Model Year20132013201720172017
ModelMazda3Mazda3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
Trimi Grand Tourings Grand TouringA3 2.0 TFSIS3RS 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150   
7-speed automated manual  $1200 $1200
6-speed automated manual   $1100 
FWD$0$0$0  
AWD   $1700$1700
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200$200
Blind spot warning system$200$200   
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0$0
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25$25
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500$500
Exterior 
Body kit   $0$0
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200$200
Sunroof$900$900   
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100$100
App support$0$0   
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100$100
CD player$125$125   
Navigation system$600$600   
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25   
Surround sound$250$250   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror    $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 $150$150
Boost gauge   $75$75
Compass$0$0 $0$0
Cornering lights   $50$50
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125   
Headlight washers    $50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  $150
LED headlights   $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors    $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150   
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100$100
Door sill trim plates  $100$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50 $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $50 $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200   
Metal pedals   $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100 
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $50$50 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100 
Synthetic suede door panel trim    $250
Synthetic suede steering wheel    $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,275$4,275$5,165$9,765$10,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$890$5,490$6,215
Value of Feature Adjustments00-830-5,114-5,787

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Model Year20132017
ModelMazda3A3 / S3 / RS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in103.8 in
Length180.9 in175.4 in
Width69.1 in70.7 in
Height57.9 in55.7 in
Curb Weight2,873 lb.3,198 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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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested115067%
Total Not Requested57533%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%

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