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Mazda Mazda3 vs. Audi A4 / S4 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda Mazda3 vs. Audi A4 / S4 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,530

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $16,820

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,268

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $15,114

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620122012
ModelMazda3A4 / S4A4 / S4
Trims Grand TouringA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,745 $32,500 $47,300
Base Invoice $23,673 $30,227 $43,990
Interior ambient lighting 250    
Door sill trim plates 125    
Obstacle detection, rear 450    
Universal garage door opener 125    
Prestige Package   9,500 6,700
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475 475
Interior ambient lighting 200    
Door sill trim plates 100    
Obstacle detection, rear 360    
Universal garage door opener 100    
Prestige Package   8,837 6,232
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443 443
Options (change) 950 9,975 7,175
Options (change) 760 9,280 6,675
Destination 835 875 875
Total Price $26,530 $43,350 $55,350
Total Invoice $25,268 $40,382 $51,540

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Audi A4 / S4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,940
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,363
Model Year201620122012
ModelMazda3A4 / S4A4 / S4
Trims Grand TouringA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine184hp I4211hp I4333hp V6
TransmissionM6CVT-8M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9505, 14505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$26,530$43,350$55,350
Adjustments for Features0-1,880-3,230
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,530$41,470$52,120
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10,650
Total Invoice$25,268$40,382$51,540
Adjustments for Features0-1,751-3,008
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,268$38,631$48,532
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$9,901

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year201620122012
ModelMazda3A4 / S4A4 / S4
Trims Grand TouringA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100 
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)$0  
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
iPod integration $100$100
Media drive $15$15
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
USB port$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Compass $0$0
Digital instruments$0  
Fog light, rear $100$100
Head-up display (HUD)$350  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Leather door panel trim  $250
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
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
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$975$2,855$4,205
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,880$3,230
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,751-3,008

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20162012
ModelMazda3A4 / S4
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in110.6 in
Length180.3 in185.2 in
Width70.7 in71.9 in
Height57.3 in56.2 in
Curb Weight2,855 lb.3,591 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in55.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.4 in54.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume12.4 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls250No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
245/40HR18 tires400No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Total Requested402573%
Total Not Requested146527%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
255/35YR19 tires400No
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested207573%
Total Not Requested76527%

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