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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: $54,205

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,091

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $50,018

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201320132013
ModelMazda3A8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimGrand TouringA8 3.0TA8 4.0TS8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,145 $72,200 $80,900 $110,000
Base Invoice $22,144 $67,146 $75,238 $102,300
Premium Equipment Package 1,600      
Door sill trim plates 125      
Interior ambient lighting 250      
Obstacle detection, rear 495      
Convenience Package   3,000 3,000  
Driver Assistance Package   3,000 3,000 2,500
LED headlights   1,600 1,600  
Wood trim       0
Premium Equipment Package 1,376      
Door sill trim plates 100      
Interior ambient lighting 200      
Obstacle detection, rear 396      
Convenience Package   2,790 2,790  
Driver Assistance Package   2,790 2,790 2,327
LED headlights   1,488 1,488  
Wood trim       0
Options (change) 2,470 7,600 7,600 2,500
Options (change) 2,072 7,068 7,068 2,327
Destination 875 895 895 895
Total Price $26,490 $80,695 $89,395 $113,395
Total Invoice $25,091 $75,109 $83,201 $105,522

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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: $45,585
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $41,995
Model Year2018201320132013
ModelMazda3A8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimGrand 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$26,490$80,695$89,395$113,395
Adjustments for Features0-8,620-8,620-13,395
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,490$72,075$80,775$100,000
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,700$27,925
Total Invoice$25,091$75,109$83,201$105,522
Adjustments for Features0-8,023-8,023-12,465
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,091$67,086$75,178$93,057
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,092$25,971

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year2018201320132013
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
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
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
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200   
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 warning$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$200$200 
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Temporary spare tire$150   
Wide-view front camera   $150
Wide-view rear camera   $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
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)$0   
Body kit   $0
Laminated front side windows   $200
Laminated rear side windows   $100
Infotainment 
App support$0   
CD player $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150
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   
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 headlights$200  $200
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
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
Folding second row seats$300   
Leather door panel trim   $250
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Massage, driver seat   $100
Massage, passenger seat   $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
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat   $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat   $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$3,900$12,520$12,520$17,295
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,620$8,620$13,395
Value of Feature Adjustments0-8,023-8,023-12,465

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year20182013
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.4,377 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 Grand Touring

Premium Equipment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Road sign information75No
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Total Requested225085%
Total Not Requested40015%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8 3.0T

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested70047%
Total Not Requested80053%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested80053%
Total Not Requested70047%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8 4.0T

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested70047%
Total Not Requested80053%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested80053%
Total Not Requested70047%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 S8

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested60046%
Total Not Requested70054%

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