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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: $25,345

Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring   
Difference: $46,670

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,047

Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring   
Difference: $42,959

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220082008
ModelMazda3Mazda3A8 / S8A8 / S8
Trimi Grand Tourings Grand TouringA8S8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,550 $22,900 $70,690 $93,300
Base Invoice $21,568 $21,901 $65,741 $86,771
Tech Package 1,400 1,400    
Universal garage door opener 75 75    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200 200    
Fog lights 325      
Satellite radio     550 550
Tech Package 1,204 1,204    
Universal garage door opener 60 60    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160 160    
Fog lights 260      
Satellite radio     490 501
Options (change) 2,000 1,675 550 550
Options (change) 1,684 1,424 490 501
Destination 795 795 775 775
Gas Tax 0 0 0 2,100
Total Price $25,345 $25,370 $72,015 $96,725
Total Invoice $24,047 $24,120 $67,006 $90,147

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $40,065
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,816
Model Year2012201220082008
ModelMazda3Mazda3A8 / S8A8 / S8
Trimi Grand Tourings Grand TouringA8S8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine155hp I4167hp I4350hp V8450hp V10
TransmissionT6M6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)265, 10265, 10200, 12200, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/50-17255/45-18265/35-20
Total Price$25,345$25,370$72,015$96,725
Adjustments for Features-1500-6,755-7,655
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,195$25,370$65,260$89,070
Cost Above Minimum$0$175$0$23,810
Total Invoice$24,047$24,120$67,006$90,147
Adjustments for Features-1420-6,285-7,134
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,905$24,120$60,721$83,013
Cost Above Minimum$0$215$0$22,292

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year2012201220082008
ModelMazda3Mazda3A8 / S8A8 / S8
Trimi Grand Tourings Grand TouringA8S8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100$1100
6-speed manual $150  
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down  $50$50
Proximity key $250  
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Full-size spare tire  $225$225
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Rear side airbags  $300$300
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rear air vents  $100$100
Residual heat  $50$50
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Rear spoiler $200  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
CD changer, remote  $200$200
CD player$125$125  
iPod integration  $100$100
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Compass$0$0  
Cornering lights  $50$50
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Headlight washers  $50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Heated second row seats  $200$200
Leather door panel trim   $250
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Synthetic suede headliner   $650
Wood trim  $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000$1000
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$2,250$2,100$8,855$9,755
Value of Feature Adjustments$150$0$6,755$7,655
Value of Feature Adjustments-1420-6,285-7,134

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year20122008
ModelMazda3A8 / S8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in115.9 in
Length180.9 in199.3 in
Width69.1 in74.6 in
Height57.9 in56.9 in
Curb Weight2,873 lb.4,289 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in37.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in59.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in57.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume11.8 ft314.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested107578%
Total Not Requested30022%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested107578%
Total Not Requested30022%

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