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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: $25,370

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $49,505

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,120

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $45,572

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220092009
ModelMazda3A8 / S8A8 / S8
Trims Grand TouringA8S8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,900 $74,050 $96,200
Base Invoice $21,901 $68,867 $89,465
Tech Package 1,400    
Universal garage door opener 75    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200    
Tech Package 1,204    
Universal garage door opener 60    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160    
Options (change) 1,675 0 0
Options (change) 1,424 0 0
Destination 795 825 825
Gas Tax 0 0 2,100
Total Price $25,370 $74,875 $99,125
Total Invoice $24,120 $69,692 $92,390

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $41,150
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $37,795
Model Year201220092009
ModelMazda3A8 / S8A8 / S8
Trims Grand TouringA8S8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine167hp I4350hp V8450hp V10
TransmissionM6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)265, 10200, 12200, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17255/45-18265/35-20
Total Price$25,370$74,875$99,125
Adjustments for Features0-8,355-9,255
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,370$66,520$89,870
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$23,350
Total Invoice$24,120$69,692$92,390
Adjustments for Features0-7,777-8,626
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,120$61,915$83,764
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$21,849

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year201220092009
ModelMazda3A8 / S8A8 / S8
Trims Grand TouringA8S8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power door closers $300$300
Power trunk closer $350$350
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225
Sunshades, second row $125$125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rearview camera $200$200
Temporary spare tire$150  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
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  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, remote $200$200
CD player$125  
iPod integration $100$100
MP3-compatible player$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  
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
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding second row seats$300  
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$1,500$9,855$10,755
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,355$9,255
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,777-8,626

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year20122009
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 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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