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Mazda Mazda3 vs. Audi A6 / S6 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda Mazda3 vs. Audi A6 / S6 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,790

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $28,665

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,045

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $26,455

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017201720172017
ModelMazda3A6 / S6A6 / S6A6 / S6A6 / S6
TrimGrand TouringA6 2.0TA6 3.0TA6 3.0T CompetitionS6 4.0 TFSI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,145 $47,600 $58,600 $67,600 $70,900
Base Invoice $22,144 $44,268 $54,498 $62,868 $65,938
Premium Equipment Package 1,600        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 175        
i-ACTIVSENSE Package 1,100        
Obstacle detection, rear 495        
Interior ambient lighting 250        
Door sill trim plates 125        
Cargo net 50        
Cargo mat 75 185 185 185 185
All-weather floor mats 100 195 195 195 195
Regenerative braking, capacitor-based 800        
Driver Assistance Package   2,550 2,550 2,550 2,550
Premium Plus Package   4,000      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575 575 575 575
LED headlights   1,400 1,400   1,400
Wood trim       0  
Premium Equipment Package 1,376        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 140        
i-ACTIVSENSE Package 946        
Obstacle detection, rear 396        
Interior ambient lighting 200        
Door sill trim plates 100        
Cargo net 40        
Cargo mat 60 172 172 172 172
All-weather floor mats 80 181 181 181 181
Regenerative braking, capacitor-based 688        
Driver Assistance Package   2,371 2,371 2,372 2,371
Premium Plus Package   3,720      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536 536 536 536
LED headlights   1,302 1,302   1,302
Wood trim       0  
Options (change) 4,770 8,905 4,905 3,505 4,905
Options (change) 4,026 8,282 4,562 3,261 4,562
Destination 875 950 950 950 950
Total Price $28,790 $57,455 $64,455 $72,055 $76,755
Total Invoice $27,045 $53,500 $60,010 $67,079 $71,450

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Audi A6 / S6

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,960
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,074
Model Year20172017201720172017
ModelMazda3A6 / S6A6 / S6A6 / S6A6 / S6
TrimGrand TouringA6 2.0TA6 3.0TA6 3.0T CompetitionS6 4.0 TFSI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine184hp I4252hp I4333hp V6340hp V6450hp V8
TransmissionM6S7T8T8S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9630, 14630, 14630, 14630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18245/45-18245/45-18255/35-20255/40-19
Total Price$28,790$57,455$64,455$72,055$76,755
Adjustments for Features0-4,705-6,505-8,730-8,880
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,790$52,750$57,950$63,325$67,875
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,200$10,575$15,125
Total Invoice$27,045$53,500$60,010$67,079$71,450
Adjustments for Features0-4,381-6,056-8,127-8,266
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,045$49,119$53,954$58,952$63,184
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,835$9,833$14,065

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Audi A6 / S6

Model Year20172017201720172017
ModelMazda3A6 / S6A6 / S6A6 / S6A6 / S6
TrimGrand TouringA6 2.0TA6 3.0TA6 3.0T CompetitionS6 4.0 TFSI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
7-speed automated manual $1200  $1200
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300 
FWD$0$0   
AWD  $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850$850$850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100 
Heated steering wheel$100    
Power trunk closer   $350 
Sunshade, rear, power   $225 
Sunshades, second row   $125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25    
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0    
Around view cameras $500$500$500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200    
Collision preparation system, rear $100$100$100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100    
Following distance indicator$25    
G-vectoring control$100    
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200$200$200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150$150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0$0
Rearview camera$200    
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25$25$25
Wide-view front camera $150$150$150$150
Wide-view rear camera $0$0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25    
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250$250$250
Rear dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125
Residual heat $50$50$50$50
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable    $500
Regenerative braking $0$0$0$0
Regenerative braking, capacitor-based$0    
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0    
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0 
Black grille (optional)$0    
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0 
Rear spoiler$200    
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0$0
Android Auto support $100$100$100$100
App support$0    
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100$100
CD player $125$125$125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150
Media drive $15$15$15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25    
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25
Traffic information$25    
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Digital instruments$0    
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125    
Head-up display (HUD)$350  $350 
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000$1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750    
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50
Road sign information$75    
Steering-linked headlights$150    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200 
Leather door panel trim   $250$250
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50    
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200
Metal pedals   $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Wood trim $300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable    $1000
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
Total Value of Features$3,625$8,330$10,130$12,355$12,505
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,705$6,505$8,730$8,880
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,381-6,056-8,127-8,266

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Audi A6 / S6

Model Year20172017
ModelMazda3A6 / S6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in114.6 in
Length180.3 in194.2 in
Width70.7 in73.8 in
Height57.3 in57.8 in
Curb Weight2,900 lb.3,804 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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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring

Premium Equipment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Heated steering wheel100No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested180088%
Total Not Requested25012%
i-ACTIVSENSE Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Road sign information75No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Total Requested105078%
Total Not Requested30022%

Option Package Details
Audi A6 / S6 A6 2.0T

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Total Requested80037%
Total Not Requested135063%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Bose, 630W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
4G LTE connectivity0No
USB port-75Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested137548%
Total Not Requested151552%

Option Package Details
Audi A6 / S6 A6 3.0T

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Total Requested80037%
Total Not Requested135063%

Option Package Details
Audi A6 / S6 A6 3.0T Competition

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Total Requested80037%
Total Not Requested135063%

Option Package Details
Audi A6 / S6 S6 4.0 TFSI

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Total Requested80037%
Total Not Requested135063%

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