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

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Mazda Mazda3 vs. Audi A5 / S5 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,765

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $22,985

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,177

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $21,085

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720122012
ModelMazda3A5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimGrand TouringA5 2.0TS5 4.2
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $23,145 $37,100 $53,900
Base Invoice $22,144 $34,504 $50,128
i-ACTIVSENSE Package 1,100    
Premium Equipment Package 1,600    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 175    
Door sill trim plates 125    
Interior ambient lighting 250    
Obstacle detection, rear 495    
Adaptive cruise control   2,100 2,100
Prestige Package   9,200 6,300
Sport Package   1,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475 475
i-ACTIVSENSE Package 946    
Premium Equipment Package 1,376    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 140    
Door sill trim plates 100    
Interior ambient lighting 200    
Obstacle detection, rear 396    
Adaptive cruise control   1,954 1,954
Prestige Package   8,556 5,860
Sport Package   930  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443 443
Options (change) 3,745 12,775 8,875
Options (change) 3,158 11,883 8,257
Destination 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300
Total Price $27,765 $50,750 $64,950
Total Invoice $26,177 $47,262 $60,560

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,730
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,916
Model Year201720122012
ModelMazda3A5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimGrand TouringA5 2.0TS5 4.2
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine184hp I4211hp I4354hp V8
TransmissionM6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
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$27,765$50,750$64,950
Adjustments for Features0-1,255-1,505
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,765$49,495$63,445
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$13,950
Total Invoice$26,177$47,262$60,560
Adjustments for Features0-1,169-1,403
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,177$46,093$59,157
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$13,064

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year201720122012
ModelMazda3A5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimGrand TouringA5 2.0TS5 4.2
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100  
Power rear side windows$200  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Following distance indicator$25  
G-vectoring control$100  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure warning$200  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Second-row low console $100$100
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  
Power-venting glass roof panel $300$300
Rear spoiler$200  
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0
iPod integration $100$100
Media drive $15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50
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 headlights$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
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$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Total Value of Features$3,925$5,180$5,430
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,255$1,505
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,169-1,403

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year20172012
ModelMazda3A5 / S5
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase106.3 in108.3 in
Length180.3 in182.1 in
Width70.7 in73.0 in
Height57.3 in54.0 in
Curb Weight2,900 lb.3,683 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in36.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.4 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in31.7 in
Cargo Volume12.4 ft312.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring

i-ACTIVSENSE Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Road sign information75No
Following distance indicator25No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested65048%
Total Not Requested70052%
Premium Equipment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested120059%
Total Not Requested85041%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
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
Total Requested335079%
Total Not Requested86521%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested20029%
Total Not Requested50071%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5 4.2

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested207585%
Total Not Requested36515%

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