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Mazda Mazda3 vs. Audi A8 / S8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda Mazda3 vs. Audi A8 / S8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,410

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $50,465

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,558

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $47,134

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082009
ModelMazda3A8 / S8
TrimsA8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,535 $74,050
Base Invoice $16,416 $68,867
Grand Touring Package 2,460  
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,335  
Satellite radio 430  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 175  
Universal garage door opener 75  
Navigation system 1,750  
Grand Touring Package 2,295  
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,148  
Satellite radio 344  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 140  
Universal garage door opener 60  
Navigation system 1,505  
Options (change) 6,225 0
Options (change) 5,492 0
Destination 650 825
Total Price $24,410 $74,875
Total Invoice $22,558 $69,692

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Audi A8 / S8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $39,230
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,677
Model Year20082009
ModelMazda3A8 / S8
TrimsA8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine156hp I4350hp V8
TransmissionM5T6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)222, 7200, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17255/45-18
Total Price$24,410$74,875
Adjustments for Features0-11,235
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,410$63,640
Total Invoice$22,558$69,692
Adjustments for Features0-10,457
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,558$59,235

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year20082009
ModelMazda3A8 / S8
TrimsA8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power door closers $300
Power trunk closer $350
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Sunshades, second row $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera $200
Temporary spare tire$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents $100
Residual heat $50
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD changer, remote $200
iPod integration $100
Surround sound $250
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Headlight washers $50
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Total Value of Features$1,195$12,430
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$11,235
Value of Feature Adjustments0-10,457

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year20082009
ModelMazda3A8 / S8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in115.9 in
Length178.3 in199.3 in
Width69.1 in74.6 in
Height57.7 in56.9 in
Curb Weight2,991 lb.4,288 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in37.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in59.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in57.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume11.4 ft314.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Body kit0No
205/50VR17 tires400No
Total Requested185079%
Total Not Requested50021%
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%

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