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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: $29,520

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $12,895

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,855

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $11,660

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520172017
ModelMazda3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
Trims Grand TouringA3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,045 $31,200 $42,900
Base Invoice $23,961 $29,016 $39,898
Touring Technology Package 2,600    
Door sill trim plates 125    
Cargo net 60 150 150
Cargo mat 70 115 115
All-weather floor mats 100 180 180
Obstacle detection, rear 450    
Interior ambient lighting 250    
Prestige Package   8,950 5,500
Universal garage door opener   295 295
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575 575
Touring Technology Package 2,236    
Door sill trim plates 100    
Cargo net 48 139 139
Cargo mat 50 107 107
All-weather floor mats 80 168 168
Obstacle detection, rear 360    
Interior ambient lighting 200    
Prestige Package   8,325 5,116
Universal garage door opener   274 274
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536 536
Options (change) 3,655 10,265 6,815
Options (change) 3,074 9,549 6,340
Destination 820 950 950
Total Price $29,520 $42,415 $50,665
Total Invoice $27,855 $39,515 $47,188

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,590
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,649
Model Year201520172017
ModelMazda3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
Trims Grand TouringA3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine184hp I4186hp I4292hp I4
TransmissionM6S7S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9705, 14705, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$29,520$42,415$50,665
Adjustments for Features0-4,305-7,255
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,520$38,110$43,410
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,300
Total Invoice$27,855$39,515$47,188
Adjustments for Features0-4,011-6,757
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,855$35,504$40,431
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,927

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

Model Year201520172017
ModelMazda3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
Trims Grand TouringA3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
7-speed automated manual $1200 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Remote app $25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Forward collision warning $200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear air vents $100$100
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500
Regenerative braking, capacitor-based$0  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0  
Black grille (optional)$0  
Body kit $0$0
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Sunroof$900  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Android Auto support $100$100
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Media drive $15$15
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Boost gauge  $75
Compass $0$0
Cornering lights $50$50
Digital instruments$0  
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125  
Head-up display (HUD)$350  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
LED headlights $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$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$3,350$7,655$10,605
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,305$7,255
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,011-6,757

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

Model Year20152017
ModelMazda3A3 / S3 / RS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in103.8 in
Length180.3 in175.4 in
Width70.7 in70.7 in
Height57.3 in55.7 in
Curb Weight2,855 lb.3,198 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in36.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.4 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume12.4 ft312.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring

Touring Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Active grille shutters0No
Regenerative braking, capacitor-based0No
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%

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

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cornering lights50No
LED headlights500No
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Surround sound250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100No
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Proximity key250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested265039%
Total Not Requested414061%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 S3

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Surround sound250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested180040%
Total Not Requested269060%

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