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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: $26,750

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $96,650

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,489

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $89,571

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201220122012
ModelMazda3R8R8R8
Trims Grand Touring4.25.2GT
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $25,045 $114,200 $149,000 $196,800
Base Invoice $23,961 $106,206 $138,570 $183,024
Interior ambient lighting 250      
Door sill trim plates 125      
Obstacle detection, rear 450      
Cargo net 60      
Navigation system   2,100    
Convenience Package   2,100    
iPod integration   100 0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   650 650 650
Interior ambient lighting 200      
Door sill trim plates 100      
Obstacle detection, rear 360      
Cargo net 48      
Navigation system   1,953    
Convenience Package   1,953    
iPod integration   93 0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   605 605 605
Options (change) 885 4,950 650 650
Options (change) 708 4,604 605 605
Destination 820 1,250 1,250 1,250
Gas Tax 0 3,000 3,000 2,100
Total Price $26,750 $123,400 $153,900 $200,800
Total Invoice $25,489 $115,060 $143,425 $186,979

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Audi R8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $96,455
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $89,389
Model Year2015201220122012
ModelMazda3R8R8R8
Trims Grand Touring4.25.2GT
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine184hp I4430hp V8525hp V10560hp V10
TransmissionM6M6M6S6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9140, 7465, 12140, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18235/35-19235/35-19235/35-19
Total Price$26,750$123,400$153,900$200,800
Adjustments for Features0-195-1,195-2,255
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,750$123,205$152,705$198,545
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$29,500$75,340
Total Invoice$25,489$115,060$143,425$186,979
Adjustments for Features0-182-1,114-2,100
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,489$114,878$142,311$184,879
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$27,433$70,001

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Audi R8

Model Year2015201220122012
ModelMazda3R8R8R8
Trims Grand Touring4.25.2GT
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150 
6-speed automated manual   $1100
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200   
Proximity key$250   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25   
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Blind spot warning system$200   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100   
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 
Side curtain airbags$350   
Temporary spare tire$150   
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125   
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration $0$0$0
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)$0   
Bright-finished fuel door $100$100$100
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 
App support$0   
Aux input$50   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
HD radio$50   
iPod integration $100$100$100
SD Card slot $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
Surround sound$250 $250 
USB port$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Compass $0$0$0
Digital instruments$0   
Fog lights$125   
Head-up display (HUD)$350   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50   
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Steering-linked headlights$150   
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50   
Folding second row seats$300   
Leather door panel trim  $250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
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, 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
Dampers, manually adjustable   $400
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$5,165$5,360$6,360$7,420
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$195$1,195$2,255
Value of Feature Adjustments0-182-1,114-2,100

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Audi R8

Model Year20152012
ModelMazda3R8
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase106.3 in104.3 in
Length180.3 in174.5 in
Width70.7 in75.0 in
Height57.3 in49.3 in
Curb Weight2,855 lb.3,606 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume12.4 ft33.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi R8 4.2

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Cargo net40Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Hill start assist75No
Total Requested49057%
Total Not Requested37543%

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