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Mazda Mazda3 vs. Audi A7 / S7 / RS7 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda Mazda3 vs. Audi A7 / S7 / RS7 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,040

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $44,270

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,733

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $40,722

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220162016201620162016
ModelMazda3A7 / S7 / RS7A7 / S7 / RS7A7 / S7 / RS7A7 / S7 / RS7A7 / S7 / RS7
Trims Grand TouringA7 3.0TA7 3.0 TDIS7 4.0 TFSIRS 7RS 7 Performance
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $23,400 $68,300 $70,400 $82,900 $108,900 $129,000
Base Invoice $22,378 $63,520 $65,472 $77,098 $101,278 $119,970
Tech Package 1,400          
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200          
Universal garage door opener 75          
Cargo net 40 130 130 130 130 130
Cargo mat 50 185 185 185 185 185
All-weather floor mats 80 195 195 195 195 195
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575 575 575 575 575
Tech Package 1,204          
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160          
Universal garage door opener 60          
Cargo net 32 121 121 121 121 121
Cargo mat 40 172 172 172 172 172
All-weather floor mats 64 181 181 181 181 181
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536 536 536 536 536
Options (change) 1,845 1,085 1,085 1,085 1,085 1,085
Options (change) 1,560 1,010 1,010 1,010 1,010 1,010
Destination 795 925 925 925 925 925
Total Price $26,040 $70,310 $72,410 $84,910 $110,910 $131,010
Total Invoice $24,733 $65,455 $67,407 $79,033 $103,213 $121,905

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Audi A7 / S7 / RS7

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $36,665
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,642
Model Year201220162016201620162016
ModelMazda3A7 / S7 / RS7A7 / S7 / RS7A7 / S7 / RS7A7 / S7 / RS7A7 / S7 / RS7
Trims Grand TouringA7 3.0TA7 3.0 TDIS7 4.0 TFSIRS 7RS 7 Performance
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine167hp I4333hp V6240hp V6 D450hp V8560hp V8605hp V8
TransmissionM6T8T8S7T8T8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)265, 10180, 10180, 10630, 14630, 14630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17255/40-19255/40-19255/40-19275/35-20275/30-21
Total Price$26,040$70,310$72,410$84,910$110,910$131,010
Adjustments for Features0-7,605-7,605-10,780-11,630-15,605
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,040$62,705$64,805$74,130$99,280$115,405
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,100$11,425$36,575$52,700
Total Invoice$24,733$65,455$67,407$79,033$103,213$121,905
Adjustments for Features0-7,080-7,080-10,034-10,823-14,520
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,733$58,375$60,327$68,999$92,390$107,385
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,952$10,624$34,015$49,010

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Audi A7 / S7 / RS7

Model Year201220162016201620162016
ModelMazda3A7 / S7 / RS7A7 / S7 / RS7A7 / S7 / RS7A7 / S7 / RS7A7 / S7 / RS7
Trims Grand TouringA7 3.0TA7 3.0 TDIS7 4.0 TFSIRS 7RS 7 Performance
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150     
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300 $1300$1300
7-speed automated manual   $1200  
FWD$0     
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100$100$100
Power door closers     $300
Power liftgate $350$350$350$350$350
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0     
Ceramic brake rotors     $4000
Collision preparation system, rear $100$100$100$100$100
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250$250$250
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50$50
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25$25$25$25
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100$100
Second-row low console   $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15$15
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250$250$250$250
Rear dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125$125
Rear wiper$175     
Residual heat $50$50$50$50$50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150  
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500$500$500
Raised top speed limiter     $0
Regenerative braking $0$0$0$0$0
Exterior 
Body kit$0   $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25$25 
Carbon fiber engine cover     $0
Carbon fiber exterior trim (other)     $100
Carbon fiber mirror housings     $100
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200$200$200
Rear spoiler$200     
Retractable rear spoiler $400$400$400$400$400
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0$0$0
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200$200$200
HD radio $50$50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150$150
iPod integration $100$100$100$100$100
Media drive $15$15$15$15$15
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25$25
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0$0$0
Surround sound$250  $250$250$250
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100$100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125     
Head-up display (HUD)   $350$350$350
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000$1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150     
Xenon HID headlights$500     
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim    $200$200
Door sill trim plates $100$100   
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200$200$200
Leather door panel trim   $250$250$250
Metal pedals   $75$75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Wood trim $300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering    $1000$1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000$1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200$200
Hydraulically cross-linked dampers, multi-mode     $1000
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$1,825$9,430$9,430$12,605$13,455$17,430
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,605$7,605$10,780$11,630$15,605
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,080-7,080-10,034-10,823-14,520

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Audi A7 / S7 / RS7

Model Year20122016
ModelMazda3A7 / S7 / RS7
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.9 in114.7 in
Length177.4 in196.2 in
Width69.1 in75.2 in
Height57.9 in55.9 in
Curb Weight2,897 lb.4,289 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in36.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in37.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.0 ft324.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
42.8 ft356.0 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%

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