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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: $29,130

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $54,115

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,504

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $49,978

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201420142014
ModelMazda3A8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8
Trims Grand TouringA8 3.0TA8 4.0TS8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,745 $75,100 $83,900 $112,500
Base Invoice $23,673 $69,844 $78,028 $104,627
Technology Package 2,600      
Door sill trim plates 125      
Universal garage door opener 125      
Interior ambient lighting 250      
Obstacle detection, rear 450      
Driver Assistance Package   3,250 3,250 2,250
Premium Package   4,000 4,000  
Lane departure warning       500
Wood trim       0
Technology Package 2,236      
Door sill trim plates 100      
Universal garage door opener 100      
Interior ambient lighting 200      
Obstacle detection, rear 360      
Driver Assistance Package   3,023 3,023 2,093
Premium Package   3,720 3,720  
Lane departure warning       467
Wood trim       0
Options (change) 3,550 7,250 7,250 2,750
Options (change) 2,996 6,743 6,743 2,560
Destination 835 895 895 895
Total Price $29,130 $83,245 $92,045 $116,145
Total Invoice $27,504 $77,482 $85,666 $108,082

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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: $43,070
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $39,698
Model Year2016201420142014
ModelMazda3A8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8
Trims Grand TouringA8 3.0TA8 4.0TS8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine184hp I4333hp V6420hp V8520hp V8
TransmissionM6T8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9630, 14630, 14630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18255/45-19255/45-19265/35-21
Total Price$29,130$83,245$92,045$116,145
Adjustments for Features0-11,045-11,045-14,470
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,130$72,200$81,000$101,675
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,800$29,475
Total Invoice$27,504$77,482$85,666$108,082
Adjustments for Features0-10,280-10,280-13,465
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,504$67,202$75,386$94,617
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,184$27,415

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year2016201420142014
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
Adaptive cruise control$600   
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850$850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100
Power door closers $300$300$300
Power trunk closer $350$350$350
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 
911 assist$25   
Around view cameras $500$500$500
Collision preparation system, rear $100$100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100   
Forward collision warning $200$200$200
Full-size spare tire $225$225$225
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0
Rear side airbags $300$300$300
Rearview camera$200   
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Temporary spare tire$150   
Wide-view front camera $150$150$150
Wide-view rear camera $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
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
Regenerative braking, capacitor-based$0   
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0   
Black grille (optional)$0   
Body kit   $0
Laminated front side windows   $200
Laminated rear side windows   $100
Rear spoiler$200   
Infotainment 
App support$0   
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150
Media drive $15$15$15
SD Card slot $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Traffic information$25   
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 passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Digital instruments$0   
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Head-up display (HUD)$350   
Headlight washers $50$50$50
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300
Folding second row seats$300   
Leather door panel trim   $250
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Massage, driver seat $100$100$100
Massage, passenger seat $100$100$100
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
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$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat $100$100$100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver 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$2,950$13,995$13,995$17,420
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$11,045$11,045$14,470
Value of Feature Adjustments0-10,280-10,280-13,465

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year20162014
ModelMazda3A8 / S8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in117.8 in
Length180.3 in202.2 in
Width70.7 in76.7 in
Height57.3 in57.5 in
Curb Weight2,855 lb.4,366 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.23.8 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 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume12.4 ft313.2 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 A8 3.0T

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200No
Total Requested60031%
Total Not Requested135069%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
LED headlights500No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Total Requested20012%
Total Not Requested150088%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8 4.0T

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200No
Total Requested60031%
Total Not Requested135069%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
LED headlights500No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Total Requested20012%
Total Not Requested150088%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 S8

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200No
Total Requested20018%
Total Not Requested90082%

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