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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: $27,815

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $56,710

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,217

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $52,456

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201520152015
ModelMazda3A8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimGrand TouringA8 3.0TA8 4.0TS8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,145 $77,400 $86,400 $114,900
Base Invoice $22,144 $71,982 $80,352 $106,858
Premium Equipment Package 1,600      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 175      
i-ACTIVSENSE Package 1,100      
Interior ambient lighting 250      
Cargo net 50      
Door sill trim plates 125      
Obstacle detection, rear 495      
Driver Assistance Package   2,250 2,250 2,100
Premium Package   3,950 3,950  
Wood trim       0
Premium Equipment Package 1,376      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 140      
i-ACTIVSENSE Package 946      
Interior ambient lighting 200      
Cargo net 40      
Door sill trim plates 100      
Obstacle detection, rear 396      
Driver Assistance Package   2,093 2,093 1,954
Premium Package   3,673 3,673  
Wood trim       0
Options (change) 3,795 6,200 6,200 2,100
Options (change) 3,198 5,766 5,766 1,954
Destination 875 925 925 925
Total Price $27,815 $84,525 $93,525 $117,925
Total Invoice $26,217 $78,673 $87,043 $109,737

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $46,090
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $42,571
Model Year2017201520152015
ModelMazda3A8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimGrand TouringA8 3.0TA8 4.0TS8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine184hp I4333hp V6435hp 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$27,815$84,525$93,525$117,925
Adjustments for Features0-10,620-10,770-13,820
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,815$73,905$82,755$104,105
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,850$30,200
Total Invoice$26,217$78,673$87,043$109,737
Adjustments for Features0-9,885-10,024-12,860
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,217$68,788$77,019$96,877
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,231$28,089

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year2017201520152015
ModelMazda3A8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimGrand 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
Heated steering wheel$100   
Power door closers $300$300$300
Power trunk closer $350$350$350
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225$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
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200   
Collision preparation system, rear $100$100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100   
Following distance indicator$25   
Full-size spare tire $225$225$225
G-vectoring control$100   
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200$200
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 
Automatic start / stop  $150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)$0   
Body kit   $0
Laminated front side windows   $200
Laminated rear side windows   $100
Rear spoiler$200   
Infotainment 
App support$0   
CD player $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200
Media drive $15$15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
SD Card slot $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Traffic information$25   
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
Fog lights$125   
Headlight washers $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150   
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Road sign information$75   
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
Total Value of Features$3,625$14,245$14,395$17,445
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$10,620$10,770$13,820
Value of Feature Adjustments0-9,885-10,024-12,860

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year20172015
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 Weight2,900 lb.4,366 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 Grand Touring

Premium Equipment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested195095%
Total Not Requested1005%
i-ACTIVSENSE Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Road sign information75No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested105078%
Total Not Requested30022%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8 3.0T

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Total Requested80047%
Total Not Requested90053%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Total Requested55028%
Total Not Requested145072%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8 4.0T

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Total Requested80047%
Total Not Requested90053%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Total Requested55028%
Total Not Requested145072%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 S8

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 warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Total Requested60040%
Total Not Requested90060%

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