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Mazda Mazda3 vs. Audi R8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda Mazda3 vs. Audi R8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,955

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $97,245

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,064

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $90,950

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006201220122012
ModelMazda3R8R8R8
Trims4.25.2GT
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $16,880 $114,200 $149,000 $196,800
Base Invoice $15,805 $106,206 $138,570 $183,024
Grand Touring Package 2,285      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 175      
Rear spoiler 325      
Bright-finished fuel door 100      
Satellite radio 430      
Universal garage door opener 75      
Navigation system 1,750 2,100    
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,335      
Cargo net 40      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   650 650 650
Grand Touring Package 2,130      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 140      
Rear spoiler 260      
Bright-finished fuel door 80      
Satellite radio 344      
Universal garage door opener 60      
Navigation system 1,505 1,953    
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,148      
Cargo net 32      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   605 605 605
Options (change) 6,515 2,750 650 650
Options (change) 5,699 2,558 605 605
Destination 560 1,250 1,250 1,250
Gas Tax 0 3,000 3,000 2,100
Total Price $23,955 $121,200 $153,900 $200,800
Total Invoice $22,064 $113,014 $143,425 $186,979

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Audi R8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $94,385
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $88,283
Model Year2006201220122012
ModelMazda3R8R8R8
Trims4.25.2GT
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine160hp I4430hp V8525hp V10560hp V10
TransmissionM5M6M6S6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)222, 7140, 7465, 12140, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17235/35-19235/35-19235/35-19
Total Price$23,955$121,200$153,900$200,800
Adjustments for Features0-2,860-4,400-5,310
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,955$118,340$149,500$195,490
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$31,160$77,150
Total Invoice$22,064$113,014$143,425$186,979
Adjustments for Features0-2,667-4,101-4,945
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,064$110,347$139,324$182,034
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$28,977$71,687

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Audi R8

Model Year2006201220122012
ModelMazda3R8R8R8
Trims4.25.2GT
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
6-speed manual $150$150 
6-speed automated manual   $1100
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250 
Rearview camera  $200$200
Side curtain airbags$350   
Stability control $400$400$400
Traction control $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 $40 
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration $0$0$0
Exterior 
Body kit$0   
Bodyside moldings$75   
Carbon fiber body panels   $250
Carbon fiber front splitter spoiler   $300
Carbon fiber mirror housings   $100
Carbon fiber rear spoiler   $300
Rear spoiler$200   
Retractable rear spoiler $400$400 
Sunroof$900   
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
Surround sound  $250 
Traffic information $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Fog lights$125   
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 $0
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$2,940$5,800$7,340$8,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,860$4,400$5,310
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,667-4,101-4,945

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Audi R8

Model Year20062012
ModelMazda3R8
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase103.9 in104.3 in
Length178.3 in174.5 in
Width69.1 in75.0 in
Height57.7 in49.3 in
Curb Weight2,759 lb.3,606 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume11.4 ft33.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tire-pressure monitor75Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Body kit0No
205/50VR17 tires400No
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350No
Total Requested267576%
Total Not Requested85024%
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Total Requested20014%
Total Not Requested125086%

Option Package Details
Audi R8 4.2

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

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