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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: $25,510

Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring   
Difference: $95,790

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,222

Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring   
Difference: $88,885

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132013201220122012
ModelMazda3Mazda3R8R8R8
Trimi Grand Tourings Grand Touring4.25.2GT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $22,800 $24,350 $114,200 $149,000 $196,800
Base Invoice $21,805 $23,287 $106,206 $138,570 $183,024
Tech Package 1,500        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200 200      
Universal garage door opener 75 75      
Bright-finished fuel door 100 100      
Cargo net 40 40      
Navigation system     2,100    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     650 650 650
iPod integration     100 0 0
Tech Package 1,290        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160 160      
Universal garage door opener 60 60      
Bright-finished fuel door 80 80      
Cargo net 32 32      
Navigation system     1,953    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     605 605 605
iPod integration     93 0 0
Options (change) 1,915 415 2,850 650 650
Options (change) 1,622 332 2,651 605 605
Destination 795 795 1,250 1,250 1,250
Gas Tax 0 0 3,000 3,000 2,100
Total Price $25,510 $25,560 $121,300 $153,900 $200,800
Total Invoice $24,222 $24,414 $113,107 $143,425 $186,979

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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: $95,560
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $88,671
Model Year20132013201220122012
ModelMazda3Mazda3R8R8R8
Trimi Grand Tourings Grand Touring4.25.2GT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine155hp I4167hp I4430hp V8525hp V10560hp V10
TransmissionM6M6M6M6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)265, 10265, 10140, 7465, 12140, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/50-17235/35-19235/35-19235/35-19
Total Price$25,510$25,560$121,300$153,900$200,800
Adjustments for Features00-230-2,020-3,080
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,510$25,560$121,070$151,880$197,720
Cost Above Minimum$0$50$0$30,810$76,650
Total Invoice$24,222$24,414$113,107$143,425$186,979
Adjustments for Features00-214-1,883-2,868
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,222$24,414$112,893$141,542$184,111
Cost Above Minimum$0$192$0$28,649$71,218

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Audi R8

Model Year20132013201220122012
ModelMazda3Mazda3R8R8R8
Trimi Grand Tourings Grand Touring4.25.2GT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150 
6-speed automated manual    $1100
FWD$0$0   
AWD  $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200   
Proximity key$250$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$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front   $150 
Obstacle detection, rear   $250 
Rearview camera   $200$200
Side curtain airbags$350$350   
Temporary spare tire$150$150   
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40 $40 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125   
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration  $0$0$0
Exterior 
Carbon fiber body panels    $250
Carbon fiber front splitter spoiler    $300
Carbon fiber mirror housings    $100
Carbon fiber rear spoiler    $300
Rear spoiler$200$200   
Retractable rear spoiler  $400$400 
Sunroof$900$900   
Infotainment 
App support$0$0   
Aux input$50$50   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25   
HD radio$50$50   
iPod integration  $100$100$100
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25   
Surround sound$250$250 $250 
Traffic information  $25$25$25
USB port$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$125   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50   
LED headlights   $1000$1000
Steering-linked headlights$150$150   
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10$10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50   
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300   
Leather door panel trim   $250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200   
Metal pedals  $75$75$75
No leather in second row  $-300$-300$-300
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 height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger 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
Dampers, manually adjustable    $400
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$4,565$4,565$4,795$6,585$7,645
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$230$2,020$3,080
Value of Feature Adjustments00-214-1,883-2,868

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Audi R8

Model Year20132012
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
Fog lights125No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested115067%
Total Not Requested57533%

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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