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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: $28,615

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $33,740

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,905

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $31,150

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201520152015
ModelMazda3A6 / S6A6 / S6A6 / S6
TrimGrand TouringA6 3.0TA6 3.0 TDIS6 4.0 TFSI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,145 $56,300 $58,700 $75,500
Base Invoice $22,144 $52,360 $54,592 $70,217
Premium Equipment Package 1,600      
i-ACTIVSENSE Package 1,100      
Cargo net 50      
Interior ambient lighting 250      
Door sill trim plates 125      
Cargo mat 75 185 185 185
All-weather floor mats 100 195 195 195
Obstacle detection, rear 495      
Regenerative braking, capacitor-based 800      
Driver Assistance Package   2,800 2,800 2,800
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550
LED headlights   1,400 1,400  
Premium Equipment Package 1,376      
i-ACTIVSENSE Package 946      
Cargo net 40      
Interior ambient lighting 200      
Door sill trim plates 100      
Cargo mat 60 172 172 172
All-weather floor mats 80 181 181 181
Obstacle detection, rear 396      
Regenerative braking, capacitor-based 688      
Driver Assistance Package   2,604 2,604 2,604
Metallic paint (extra cost)   511 511 511
LED headlights   1,302 1,302  
Options (change) 4,595 5,130 5,130 3,730
Options (change) 3,886 4,770 4,770 3,468
Destination 875 925 925 925
Total Price $28,615 $62,355 $64,755 $80,155
Total Invoice $26,905 $58,055 $60,287 $74,610

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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: $28,285
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,071
Model Year2017201520152015
ModelMazda3A6 / S6A6 / S6A6 / S6
TrimGrand TouringA6 3.0TA6 3.0 TDIS6 4.0 TFSI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine184hp I4310hp V6240hp V6 D420hp V8
TransmissionM6T8T8S7
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 10?, 10630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18245/45-18245/45-18255/40-19
Total Price$28,615$62,355$64,755$80,155
Adjustments for Features0-5,455-5,455-9,105
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,615$56,900$59,300$71,050
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,400$14,150
Total Invoice$26,905$58,055$60,287$74,610
Adjustments for Features0-5,079-5,079-8,475
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,905$52,976$55,208$66,135
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,232$13,159

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Audi A6 / S6

Model Year2017201520152015
ModelMazda3A6 / S6A6 / S6A6 / S6
TrimGrand TouringA6 3.0TA6 3.0 TDIS6 4.0 TFSI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300 
7-speed automated manual   $1200
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600   
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850$850
Heated steering wheel$100   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25   
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Around view cameras $500$500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200   
Collision preparation system, rear $100$100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100   
Following distance indicator$25   
G-vectoring control$100   
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0
Rearview camera$200   
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Wide-view front camera $150$150$150
Wide-view rear camera $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250$250
Rear dual-zone climate control   $125
Residual heat $50$50$50
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500
Regenerative braking $0$0$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 player $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150
iPod integration $100$100$100
Media drive $15$15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
Surround sound$250  $250
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Traffic information$25   
USB port$25   
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights$200   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Cornering lights   $50
Digital instruments$0   
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Fog lights$125   
Head-up display (HUD)$350  $350
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Road sign information$75   
Steering-linked headlights$150   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Leather door panel trim   $250
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Metal pedals   $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Wood trim $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
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  $100
Total Value of Features$4,200$9,655$9,655$13,305
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,455$5,455$9,105
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,079-5,079-8,475

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Audi A6 / S6

Model Year20172015
ModelMazda3A6 / S6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in114.7 in
Length180.3 in193.9 in
Width70.7 in73.8 in
Height57.3 in57.8 in
Curb Weight2,900 lb.3,727 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
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
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
Total Requested180088%
Total Not Requested25012%
i-ACTIVSENSE Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Road sign information75No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested85063%
Total Not Requested50037%

Option Package Details
Audi A6 / S6 A6 3.0T

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Total Requested60032%
Total Not Requested130068%

Option Package Details
Audi A6 / S6 A6 3.0 TDI

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Total Requested60032%
Total Not Requested130068%

Option Package Details
Audi A6 / S6 S6 4.0 TFSI

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Total Requested60032%
Total Not Requested130068%

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