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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: $25,445

Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring   
Difference: $11,450

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,160

Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring   
Difference: $10,218

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142012
ModelMazda3A3
Trimi Grand Touring2.0T
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $23,245 $27,270
Base Invoice $22,241 $25,361
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 175  
Cargo net 60  
Fog lights 370  
All-weather floor mats 100 120
Obstacle detection, rear 450  
Interior ambient lighting 250  
Cold Weather Package   500
Premium Plus Package   2,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
iPod integration   -200
Navigation system   2,000
Convenience Package   1,275
6-speed automated manual   1,480
Panoramic sunroof   1,100
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 140  
Cargo net 48  
Fog lights 296  
All-weather floor mats 80 112
Obstacle detection, rear 360  
Interior ambient lighting 200  
Cold Weather Package   466
Premium Plus Package   1,860
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443
iPod integration   -186
Navigation system   1,860
Convenience Package   1,186
6-speed automated manual   1,378
Panoramic sunroof   1,023
Options (change) 1,405 8,750
Options (change) 1,124 8,142
Destination 795 875
Total Price $25,445 $36,895
Total Invoice $24,160 $34,378

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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: $9,235
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,154
Model Year20142012
ModelMazda3A3
Trimi Grand Touring2.0T
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine155hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionM6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)29/40 MPG22/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-16225/45-17
Total Price$25,445$36,895
Adjustments for Features0-2,215
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,445$34,680
Total Invoice$24,160$34,378
Adjustments for Features0-2,064
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,160$32,314

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Audi A3

Model Year20142012
ModelMazda3A3
Trimi Grand Touring2.0T
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Rearview camera$200 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration $100
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Digital instruments$0 
Fog light, rear $100
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,850$5,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,215
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,064

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Audi A3

Model Year20142012
ModelMazda3A3
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in101.5 in
Length175.6 in168.7 in
Width70.7 in69.5 in
Height57.3 in56.0 in
Curb Weight2,797 lb.3,329 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.15.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.4 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in34.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
20.2 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
47.1 ft354.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60073%
Total Not Requested22527%
6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested70545%
Total Not Requested87555%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested40040%
Total Not Requested60060%

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