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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: $24,450

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $53,875

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,590

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $50,317

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201520152015
ModelMazda3A8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimsA8 3.0TA8 4.0TS8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,535 $77,400 $86,400 $114,900
Base Invoice $16,416 $71,982 $80,352 $106,858
Grand Touring Package 2,460      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 175      
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,335      
Cargo net 40      
Satellite radio 430      
Universal garage door opener 75      
Navigation system 1,750      
Wood trim       0
Grand Touring Package 2,295      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 140      
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,148      
Cargo net 32      
Satellite radio 344      
Universal garage door opener 60      
Navigation system 1,505      
Wood trim       0
Options (change) 6,265 0 0 0
Options (change) 5,524 0 0 0
Destination 650 925 925 925
Total Price $24,450 $78,325 $87,325 $115,825
Total Invoice $22,590 $72,907 $81,277 $107,783

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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: $42,025
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $39,287
Model Year2008201520152015
ModelMazda3A8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimsA8 3.0TA8 4.0TS8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine156hp I4333hp V6435hp V8520hp V8
TransmissionM5T8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)222, 7630, 14630, 14630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17255/45-19255/45-19265/35-21
Total Price$24,450$78,325$87,325$115,825
Adjustments for Features0-11,850-12,000-17,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,450$66,475$75,325$98,575
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,850$32,100
Total Invoice$22,590$72,907$81,277$107,783
Adjustments for Features0-11,030-11,169-16,052
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,590$61,877$70,108$91,731
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,231$29,854

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year2008201520152015
ModelMazda3A8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimsA8 3.0TA8 4.0TS8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0$0
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100
Power door closers $300$300$300
Power trunk closer $350$350$350
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225$225
Sunshades, second row, power   $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras   $500
Blind spot warning system   $200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0$0
Collision preparation system, rear   $100
Full-size spare tire $225$225$225
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Rear side airbags $300$300$300
Rearview camera $200$200 
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Temporary spare tire$150   
Wide-view front camera   $150
Wide-view rear camera   $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rear air vents $100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250
Rear dual-zone climate control   $125
Residual heat $50$50$50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500
Exterior 
Body kit$0  $0
Bodyside moldings$75   
Laminated front side windows   $200
Laminated rear side windows   $100
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200
HD radio $50$50$50
Media drive $15$15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
SD Card slot $25$25$25
Surround sound $250$250$250
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Fog lights$125   
Head-up display (HUD)   $350
Headlight washers $50$50$50
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Folding second row seats$300   
Leather door panel trim   $250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Massage, driver seat   $100
Massage, passenger seat   $100
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25$25$25
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat   $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat   $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Synthetic suede headliner   $650
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300
Wood trim $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering   $1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000$1000
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$1,845$13,695$13,845$19,095
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$11,850$12,000$17,250
Value of Feature Adjustments0-11,030-11,169-16,052

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year20082015
ModelMazda3A8 / S8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in117.8 in
Length178.3 in202.2 in
Width69.1 in76.7 in
Height57.7 in57.5 in
Curb Weight2,759 lb.4,366 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.21.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in37.2 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 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in57.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in38.7 in
Cargo Volume11.4 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Body kit0Yes
205/50VR17 tires400No
Total Requested275085%
Total Not Requested50015%
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

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