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Mazda Mazda3 vs. Audi A8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda Mazda3 vs. Audi A8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,370

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $53,555

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,120

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $49,342

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122011
ModelMazda3A8
Trims Grand TouringA8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,900 $78,050
Base Invoice $21,901 $72,587
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
Options (change) 1,424 0
Destination 795 875
Total Price $25,370 $78,925
Total Invoice $24,120 $73,462

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Audi A8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $45,760
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $42,087
Model Year20122011
ModelMazda3A8
Trims Grand TouringA8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine167hp I4372hp V8
TransmissionM6T8
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG17/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)265, 10630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17255/45-19
Total Price$25,370$78,925
Adjustments for Features0-7,795
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,370$71,130
Total Invoice$24,120$73,462
Adjustments for Features0-7,255
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,120$66,207

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Audi A8

Model Year20122011
ModelMazda3A8
Trims Grand TouringA8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents $100
Residual heat $50
Exterior 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
Media drive $15
SD Card slot $25
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Headlight washers $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats$300 
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, passenger seat $100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$1,500$9,295
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,795
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,255

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See a complete comparison of Mazda Mazda3 vs. Audi A8 features.

Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Audi A8

Model Year20122011
ModelMazda3A8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in117.8 in
Length180.9 in202.2 in
Width69.1 in76.7 in
Height57.9 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,257 lb.4,409 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in37.2 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 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in57.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in38.7 in
Cargo Volume11.8 ft313.2 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mazda Mazda3 vs. Audi A8 specs.

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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