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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: $26,490

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $51,985

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,091

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $47,948

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820092009
ModelMazda3A8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimGrand TouringA8S8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,145 $74,050 $96,200
Base Invoice $22,144 $68,867 $89,465
Premium Equipment Package 1,600    
Obstacle detection, rear 495    
Interior ambient lighting 250    
Door sill trim plates 125    
Technology Package   3,600 3,500
Premium Equipment Package 1,376    
Obstacle detection, rear 396    
Interior ambient lighting 200    
Door sill trim plates 100    
Technology Package   3,347 3,256
Options (change) 2,470 3,600 3,500
Options (change) 2,072 3,347 3,256
Destination 875 825 825
Gas Tax 0 0 2,100
Total Price $26,490 $78,475 $102,625
Total Invoice $25,091 $73,039 $95,646

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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: $45,530
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $41,940
Model Year201820092009
ModelMazda3A8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimGrand TouringA8S8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine184hp I4350hp V8450hp V10
TransmissionM6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9200, 12200, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18255/45-18265/35-20
Total Price$26,490$78,475$102,625
Adjustments for Features0-6,455-7,355
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,490$72,020$95,270
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$23,250
Total Invoice$25,091$73,039$95,646
Adjustments for Features0-6,008-6,855
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,091$67,031$88,791
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$21,760

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year201820092009
ModelMazda3A8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimGrand TouringA8S8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
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 $125$125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Following distance indicator$25  
Forward collision warning$200  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
G-vectoring control$100  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Rear side airbags $300$300
Temporary spare tire$150  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear air vents $100$100
Residual heat $50$50
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)$0  
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, remote $200$200
HD radio$50  
iPod integration $100$100
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Traffic information$25  
USB port$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Cornering lights $50$50
Digital instruments$0  
Fog light, rear $100$100
Head-up display (HUD)$350  
Headlight washers $50$50
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Road sign information$75  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300  
Leather door panel trim  $250
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
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 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
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$3,550$10,005$10,905
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,455$7,355
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,008-6,855

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year20182009
ModelMazda3A8 / S8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in115.9 in
Length180.3 in199.3 in
Width70.7 in74.6 in
Height57.3 in56.9 in
Curb Weight2,900 lb.4,289 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in37.3 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 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.4 in57.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume12.4 ft314.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring

Premium Equipment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25No
Road sign information75No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested172565%
Total Not Requested92535%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 S8

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%

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