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Mazda Mazda3 vs. Audi A8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda Mazda3 vs. Audi A8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,490

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $60,635

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,091

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $55,997

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182012
ModelMazda3A8
TrimGrand TouringA8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,145 $78,750
Base Invoice $22,144 $73,237
Premium Equipment Package 1,600  
Interior ambient lighting 250  
Door sill trim plates 125  
Obstacle detection, rear 495  
Driver Assistance Package   3,000
Convenience Package   2,900
LED headlights   1,600
Premium Equipment Package 1,376  
Interior ambient lighting 200  
Door sill trim plates 100  
Obstacle detection, rear 396  
Driver Assistance Package   2,790
Convenience Package   2,698
LED headlights   1,488
Options (change) 2,470 7,500
Options (change) 2,072 6,976
Destination 875 875
Total Price $26,490 $87,125
Total Invoice $25,091 $81,088

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Audi A8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $51,990
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $47,951
Model Year20182012
ModelMazda3A8
TrimGrand TouringA8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine184hp I4372hp V8
TransmissionM6T8
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18255/45-19
Total Price$26,490$87,125
Adjustments for Features0-8,645
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,490$78,480
Total Invoice$25,091$81,088
Adjustments for Features0-8,046
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,091$73,042

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Audi A8

Model Year20182012
ModelMazda3A8
TrimGrand TouringA8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power door closers $300
Power trunk closer $350
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Following distance indicator$25 
Full-size spare tire $225
G-vectoring control$100 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents $100
Residual heat $50
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)$0 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Cornering lights $50
Digital instruments$0 
Fog light, rear $100
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Headlight washers $50
LED headlights $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Road sign information$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$3,475$12,120
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,645
Value of Feature Adjustments0-8,046

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Audi A8

Model Year20182012
ModelMazda3A8
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.4,410 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 in38.7 in
Cargo Volume12.4 ft313.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring

Premium Equipment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Road sign information75No
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Total Requested205077%
Total Not Requested60023%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 A8

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested90056%
Total Not Requested70044%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested70047%
Total Not Requested80053%

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