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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: $26,490

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $17,885

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,091

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $16,244

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820152015
ModelMazda3A4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimGrand TouringA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,145 $35,500 $48,400
Base Invoice $22,144 $33,017 $45,012
Premium Equipment Package 1,600    
Interior ambient lighting 250    
Door sill trim plates 125    
Obstacle detection, rear 495    
Premium Plus Package   2,100  
Prestige Package   5,300 5,900
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550
Driver Assist Package     2,750
Premium Equipment Package 1,376    
Interior ambient lighting 200    
Door sill trim plates 100    
Obstacle detection, rear 396    
Premium Plus Package   1,954  
Prestige Package   4,928 5,488
Metallic paint (extra cost)   511 511
Driver Assist Package     2,557
Options (change) 2,470 7,950 9,200
Options (change) 2,072 7,393 8,556
Destination 875 925 925
Total Price $26,490 $44,375 $58,525
Total Invoice $25,091 $41,335 $54,493

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,255
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,657
Model Year201820152015
ModelMazda3A4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimGrand TouringA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine184hp I4220hp 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)215/45-18245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$26,490$44,375$58,525
Adjustments for Features0-630-3,830
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,490$43,745$54,695
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10,950
Total Invoice$25,091$41,335$54,493
Adjustments for Features0-587-3,566
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,091$40,748$50,927
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10,179

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year201820152015
ModelMazda3A4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimGrand 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
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 $600
Cruise control $150 
Heated steering wheel$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Following distance indicator$25  
Forward collision warning$200 $200
G-vectoring control$100  
Lane departure warning$200  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Torque vectoring, brake-based $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  
Body kit $0$0
Infotainment 
App support$0  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
iPod integration $100$100
Media drive $15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
USB port$25  
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Compass $0$0
Cornering lights $50$50
Digital instruments$0  
Fog light, rear $100$100
Head-up display (HUD)$350  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750  
Road sign information$75  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
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 
Active steering  $1000
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$3,425$4,055$7,255
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$630$3,830
Value of Feature Adjustments0-587-3,566

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20182015
ModelMazda3A4 / S4
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in110.6 in
Length180.3 in185.1 in
Width70.7 in71.9 in
Height57.3 in56.2 in
Curb Weight2,900 lb.3,510 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
Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring

Premium Equipment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Road sign information75No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested185070%
Total Not Requested80030%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Proximity key250Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
245/40HR18 tires400No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested70048%
Total Not Requested75052%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Cornering lights50No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested182574%
Total Not Requested64026%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T

Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Active steering1000No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested85046%
Total Not Requested100054%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Cornering lights50No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested182574%
Total Not Requested64026%

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