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Mazda Mazda3 vs. Audi A6 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda Mazda3 vs. Audi A6 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,290

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $31,480

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,632

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $28,950

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162012
ModelMazda3A6
Trims Grand Touring3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,745 $49,900
Base Invoice $23,673 $46,408
Technology Package 2,600  
Door sill trim plates 125  
Universal garage door opener 125  
Cargo net 60  
Interior ambient lighting 250  
All-weather floor mats 100 140
Obstacle detection, rear 450  
Driver Assistance Package   2,500
Prestige Package   6,880
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
Technology Package 2,236  
Door sill trim plates 100  
Universal garage door opener 100  
Cargo net 48  
Interior ambient lighting 200  
All-weather floor mats 80 131
Obstacle detection, rear 360  
Driver Assistance Package   2,327
Prestige Package   6,398
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443
Options (change) 3,710 9,995
Options (change) 3,124 9,299
Destination 835 875
Total Price $29,290 $60,770
Total Invoice $27,632 $56,582

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Audi A6

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $25,325
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,219
Model Year20162012
ModelMazda3A6
Trims Grand Touring3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine184hp I4310hp V6
TransmissionM6T8
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$29,290$60,770
Adjustments for Features0-6,155
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,290$54,615
Total Invoice$27,632$56,582
Adjustments for Features0-5,731
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,632$50,851

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Audi A6

Model Year20162012
ModelMazda3A6
Trims Grand Touring3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Collision preparation system, rear $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear dual-zone climate control $125
Residual heat $50
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking $0
Regenerative braking, capacitor-based$0 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Black grille (optional)$0 
Body kit $0
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
CD changer, remote $200
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Cornering lights $50
Digital instruments$0 
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$2,450$8,605
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,155
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,731

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Audi A6

Model Year20162012
ModelMazda3A6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in114.7 in
Length180.3 in193.9 in
Width70.7 in73.8 in
Height57.3 in57.8 in
Curb Weight2,855 lb.3,683 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.4 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in37.4 in
Cargo Volume12.4 ft314.1 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mazda Mazda3 vs. Audi A6 specs.

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Active grille shutters0No
Regenerative braking, capacitor-based0No
Total Requested65062%
Total Not Requested40038%

Option Package Details
Audi A6 3.0T

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Collision preparation system, rear only100No
Total Requested40028%
Total Not Requested105072%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Body kit0No
Surround sound250Yes
Interior lights, additional0No
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Bose, 630W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
CD changer, remote200No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
245/45HR18 tires400No
Total Requested235050%
Total Not Requested236550%

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