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Mazda Mazda3 vs. Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda Mazda3 vs. Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,265

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $15,085

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,015

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $13,568

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018200820082008
ModelMazda3A4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS4
TrimGrand TouringA4 3.2S4RS4
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,145 $36,300 $48,610 $66,910
Base Invoice $22,144 $33,761 $45,207 $62,227
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 325      
Cargo net 50      
Interior ambient lighting 250      
Door sill trim plates 125      
Obstacle detection, rear 495 350 350  
Convenience Package   1,700    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475 475  
iPod integration   250 250 250
Bluetooth cell phone link   500 500  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 260      
Cargo net 40      
Interior ambient lighting 200      
Door sill trim plates 100      
Obstacle detection, rear 396 325 325  
Convenience Package   1,580    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443 443  
iPod integration   233 233 233
Bluetooth cell phone link   466 466  
Options (change) 1,245 3,275 1,575 250
Options (change) 996 3,047 1,467 233
Destination 875 775 775 775
Gas Tax 0 0 1,700 2,100
Total Price $25,265 $40,350 $52,660 $70,035
Total Invoice $24,015 $37,583 $49,149 $65,335

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Audi A4 / S4 / RS4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,995
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,553
Model Year2018200820082008
ModelMazda3A4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS4
TrimGrand TouringA4 3.2S4RS4
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine184hp I4255hp V6340hp V8420hp V8
TransmissionM6CVT-7M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9150, 10150, 10150, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18235/40-18235/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$25,265$40,350$52,660$70,035
Adjustments for Features0-1,090-1,115-1,865
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,265$39,260$51,545$68,170
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$12,285$28,910
Total Invoice$24,015$37,583$49,149$65,335
Adjustments for Features0-1,015-1,041-1,740
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,015$36,568$48,108$63,595
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$11,540$27,027

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Audi A4 / S4 / RS4

Model Year2018200820082008
ModelMazda3A4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS4
TrimGrand TouringA4 3.2S4RS4
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150$150
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100  
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250   
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25   
Automatic braking, low-speed$200   
Blind spot warning system$200   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100   
Full-size spare tire $225$225$225
G-vectoring control$100   
Rearview camera$200   
Temporary spare tire$150   
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Ski sack  $50$50
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)$0   
Body kit   $0
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Infotainment 
App support$0   
Aux input$50   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
HD radio$50   
iPod integration $100$100$100
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Satellite radio$200 $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
Surround sound$250   
USB port$25   
Voice control for audio system$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150  
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Compass $0  
Digital instruments$0   
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Head-up display (HUD)$350   
Headlight washers  $50$50
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750   
Power-folding mirrors $50  
Steering-linked headlights $150 $150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100 
Carbon fiber trim   $200
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Memory system, driver seat $200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Wood trim $300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Hydraulically cross-linked dampers   $500
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Total Value of Features$4,050$5,140$5,165$5,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,090$1,115$1,865
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,015-1,041-1,740

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Audi A4 / S4 / RS4

Model Year20182008
ModelMazda3A4 / S4 / RS4
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in104.3 in
Length180.3 in180.6 in
Width70.7 in69.8 in
Height57.3 in56.2 in
Curb Weight2,900 lb.3,550 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.16.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.4 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in34.3 in
Cargo Volume12.4 ft313.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 A4 3.2

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested112567%
Total Not Requested55033%

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