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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: $47,725

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,120

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $43,921

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201320132013
ModelMazda3A8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8
Trims Grand TouringA8 3.0TA8 4.0TS8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,900 $72,200 $80,900 $110,000
Base Invoice $21,901 $67,146 $75,238 $102,300
Tech Package 1,400      
Universal garage door opener 75      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200      
Wood trim       0
Tech Package 1,204      
Universal garage door opener 60      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160      
Wood trim       0
Options (change) 1,675 0 0 0
Options (change) 1,424 0 0 0
Destination 795 895 895 895
Total Price $25,370 $73,095 $81,795 $110,895
Total Invoice $24,120 $68,041 $76,133 $103,195

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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: $39,855
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,595
Model Year2012201320132013
ModelMazda3A8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8
Trims Grand TouringA8 3.0TA8 4.0TS8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine167hp I4333hp V6420hp V8520hp V8
TransmissionM6T8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)265, 10630, 14630, 14630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17255/45-19255/45-19265/35-21
Total Price$25,370$73,095$81,795$110,895
Adjustments for Features0-7,870-7,870-14,845
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,370$65,225$73,925$96,050
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,700$30,825
Total Invoice$24,120$68,041$76,133$103,195
Adjustments for Features0-7,326-7,325-13,814
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,120$60,715$68,808$89,381
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,093$28,666

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year2012201320132013
ModelMazda3A8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8
Trims Grand TouringA8 3.0TA8 4.0TS8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0$0
Power door closers   $300
Power trunk closer   $350
Proximity key$250  $250
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Sunshade, rear, power   $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
Full-size spare tire $225$225$225
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rear side airbags $300$300$300
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
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 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Laminated front side windows   $200
Laminated rear side windows   $100
Rear spoiler$200   
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200
HD radio $50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150
Media drive $15$15$15
SD Card slot $25$25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50
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
Compass$0   
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Headlight washers $50$50$50
LED headlights   $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$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
Massage, driver seat   $100
Massage, passenger seat   $100
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, 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, passenger 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, 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$2,000$9,870$9,870$16,845
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,870$7,870$14,845
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,326-7,325-13,814

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year20122013
ModelMazda3A8 / S8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in117.8 in
Length180.9 in202.2 in
Width69.1 in76.7 in
Height57.9 in57.5 in
Curb Weight2,873 lb.4,377 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 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume11.8 ft313.2 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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