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Mazda Mazda3 vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda Mazda3 vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,040

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $19,950

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,733

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $18,109

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220182018
ModelMazda3A5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
Trims Grand TouringA5 Sportback 2.0TS5 Sportback 3.0T
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $23,400 $42,600 $54,400
Base Invoice $22,378 $39,618 $50,592
Tech Package 1,400    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200    
Universal garage door opener 75    
All-weather floor mats 80 190 190
Cargo net 40 80 80
Cargo mat 50 170 170
Convenience Package   900  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575 575
Heated front seats   500  
Tech Package 1,204    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160    
Universal garage door opener 60    
All-weather floor mats 64 177 177
Cargo net 32 74 74
Cargo mat 40 158 158
Convenience Package   838  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536 536
Heated front seats   466  
Options (change) 1,845 2,415 1,015
Options (change) 1,560 2,249 945
Destination 795 975 975
Total Price $26,040 $45,990 $56,390
Total Invoice $24,733 $42,842 $52,512

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,935
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,437
Model Year201220182018
ModelMazda3A5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
Trims Grand TouringA5 Sportback 2.0TS5 Sportback 3.0T
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine167hp I4252hp I4354hp V6
TransmissionM6S7T8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)265, 10180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$26,040$45,990$56,390
Adjustments for Features0-5,015-8,140
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,040$40,975$48,250
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,275
Total Invoice$24,733$42,842$52,512
Adjustments for Features0-4,672-7,580
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,733$38,170$44,932
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,762

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5

Model Year201220182018
ModelMazda3A5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
Trims Grand TouringA5 Sportback 2.0TS5 Sportback 3.0T
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
7-speed automated manual $1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Blind spot warning system$200 $200
Collision preparation system, rear  $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Vehicle exit assist  $25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear wiper$175  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Regenerative braking $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Body kit (gray/black)  $0
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
CD player$125  
CD player, remote $100$100
HD radio $50$50
Navigation system$600  
SD Card slot $25$25
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
USB port $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Boost gauge  $75
Fog light, rear $100$100
LED headlights  $1000
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Door sill trim plates $100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Metal pedals  $75
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 seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic suede door panel trim  $250
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,350$7,365$10,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,015$8,140
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,672-7,580

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5

Model Year20122018
ModelMazda3A5 / S5 / RS5
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.9 in111.2 in
Length177.4 in186.3 in
Width69.1 in72.6 in
Height57.9 in54.6 in
Curb Weight2,897 lb.3,705 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.15.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in54.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.0 ft321.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
42.8 ft335.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested112582%
Total Not Requested25018%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 A5 Sportback 2.0T

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%

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