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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: $29,190

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $86,635

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,552

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $80,231

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016
ModelMazda3A8 / S8A8 / S8
Trims Grand TouringS8S8 Plus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,745 $114,900 $114,900
Base Invoice $23,673 $106,858 $106,858
Technology Package 2,600    
Cargo net 60    
Universal garage door opener 125    
Door sill trim plates 125    
Obstacle detection, rear 450    
Interior ambient lighting 250    
Wood trim   0 0
Driver Assistance Package     2,100
Technology Package 2,236    
Cargo net 48    
Universal garage door opener 100    
Door sill trim plates 100    
Obstacle detection, rear 360    
Interior ambient lighting 200    
Wood trim   0 0
Driver Assistance Package     1,954
Options (change) 3,610 0 2,100
Options (change) 3,044 0 1,954
Destination 835 925 925
Total Price $29,190 $115,825 $117,925
Total Invoice $27,552 $107,783 $109,737

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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: $71,290
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $65,951
Model Year201620162016
ModelMazda3A8 / S8A8 / S8
Trims Grand TouringS8S8 Plus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine184hp I4520hp V8605hp V8
TransmissionM6T8T8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9630, 14630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18275/35-21275/35-21
Total Price$29,190$115,825$117,925
Adjustments for Features0-15,345-15,095
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,190$100,480$102,830
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,350
Total Invoice$27,552$107,783$109,737
Adjustments for Features0-14,280-14,047
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,552$93,503$95,690
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,187

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year201620162016
ModelMazda3A8 / S8A8 / S8
Trims Grand TouringS8S8 Plus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0$0
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Heated steering wheel $100 
Power door closers $300$300
Power trunk closer $350$350
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225
Sunshades, second row, power $225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Around view cameras $500$500
Collision preparation system, rear $100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Forward collision warning $200$200
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire$150  
Wide-view front camera $150$150
Wide-view rear camera $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through $100 
Ski sack $50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear dual-zone climate control $125$125
Residual heat $50$50
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500$500
Regenerative braking, capacitor-based$0  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0  
Black grille (optional)$0  
Body kit $0$0
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Laminated rear side windows $100$100
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Infotainment 
App support$0  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Media drive $15$15
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Compass $0$0
Cornering lights $50$50
Digital instruments$0  
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125  
Headlight washers $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150
LED headlights $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Folding second row seats$300  
Heated second row seats $200 
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Massage, driver seat $100$100
Massage, passenger seat $100$100
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
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 seat belt height adjusters, front row $25$25
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat $100$100
Power thigh bolsters, 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, driver 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$650
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering $1000$1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,875$18,220$17,970
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$15,345$15,095
Value of Feature Adjustments0-14,280-14,047

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year20162016
ModelMazda3A8 / S8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in117.8 in
Length180.3 in202.6 in
Width70.7 in76.7 in
Height57.3 in57.4 in
Curb Weight2,855 lb.4,686 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.21.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in59.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.4 in57.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in38.7 in
Cargo Volume12.4 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Active grille shutters0No
Regenerative braking, capacitor-based0No
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 S8 Plus

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Total Requested40027%
Total Not Requested110073%

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