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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: $25,045

Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring   
Difference: $89,705

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,807

Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring   
Difference: $83,128

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122008
ModelMazda3Mazda3R8
Trimi Grand Tourings Grand Touring4.2
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $22,550 $22,900 $109,000
Base Invoice $21,568 $21,901 $101,370
Tech Package 1,400 1,400  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200 200  
Bright-finished fuel door 100 100  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     650
Navigation system     2,000
Tech Package 1,204 1,204  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160 160  
Bright-finished fuel door 80 80  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     605
Navigation system     1,860
Options (change) 1,700 1,700 2,650
Options (change) 1,444 1,444 2,465
Destination 795 795 1,000
Gas Tax 0 0 2,100
Total Price $25,045 $25,395 $114,750
Total Invoice $23,807 $24,140 $106,935

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Audi R8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $89,785
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $83,204
Model Year201220122008
ModelMazda3Mazda3R8
Trimi Grand Tourings Grand Touring4.2
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine155hp I4167hp I4420hp V8
TransmissionT6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)265, 10265, 10140, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/50-17235/35-19
Total Price$25,045$25,395$114,750
Adjustments for Features-80-550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,965$25,340$114,750
Cost Above Minimum$0$375$0
Total Invoice$23,807$24,140$106,935
Adjustments for Features-76-520
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,731$24,088$106,935
Cost Above Minimum$0$357$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Audi R8

Model Year201220122008
ModelMazda3Mazda3R8
Trimi Grand Tourings Grand Touring4.2
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manual $150$150
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Proximity key $250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration  $0
Exterior 
Rear spoiler $200 
Retractable rear spoiler  $400
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
SD Card slot  $25
Surround sound$250$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights $125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Metal pedals  $75
No leather in second row  $-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Upholstered instrument panel  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Total Value of Features$4,125$4,100$4,045
Value of Feature Adjustments$80$55$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-76-520

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Audi R8

Model Year20122008
ModelMazda3R8
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase103.9 in104.3 in
Length180.9 in174.5 in
Width69.1 in75.0 in
Height57.9 in49.3 in
Curb Weight2,873 lb.3,606 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume11.8 ft33.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested92567%
Total Not Requested45033%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested92567%
Total Not Requested45033%

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