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Mazda Mazda6 vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda Mazda6 vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,445

Mazda Mazda6 Grand Touring Reserve   
Difference: $11,295

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelMazda6Mazda6A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimGrand Touring ReserveSignatureA3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,700 $34,750 $31,950 $43,650
Door sill trim plates 125 125    
Cargo net 50 50 155 155
Cargo mat 75 75 160  
All-weather floor mats 125 125 180  
Obstacle detection, rear 475      
Prestige Package     9,750 5,300
Carbon fiber rear spoiler     995  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     575 575
Door sill trim plates 100 100    
Cargo net 40 40 144 144
Cargo mat 60 60 149  
All-weather floor mats 100 100 168  
Obstacle detection, rear 380      
Prestige Package     8,138 4,930
Carbon fiber rear spoiler     926  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     536 536
Options (change) 850 375 11,815 6,030
Options (change) 680 300 10,061 5,610
Destination 895 895 975 975
Total Price $33,445 $36,020 $44,740 $50,655

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda6 vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda Mazda6 Grand Touring Reserve
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mazda Mazda6 Signature
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,565
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $38,923
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelMazda6Mazda6A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimGrand Touring ReserveSignatureA3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine250hp I4250hp I4186hp I4292hp I4
TransmissionT6T6S7S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)231, 11231, 11705, 14705, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-19225/45-19225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$33,445$36,020$44,740$50,655
Adjustments for Features0-1,000-730-3,365
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,445$35,020$44,010$47,290
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,575$0$3,280

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda6 vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Model Year2018201820182018
ModelMazda6Mazda6A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimGrand Touring ReserveSignatureA3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
7-speed automated manual  $1200$1200
FWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Remote app  $25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25  
Around view cameras $500  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200  
Following distance indicator$25$25  
G-vectoring control$100$100  
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Rearview camera$200 $200$200
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0
Carbon fiber rear spoiler  $300 
Laminated front side windows$200$200  
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200
Sunroof$900$900  
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0
App support$0$0  
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
Handwriting recognition  $200$200
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
Media drive  $15$15
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
SD Card slot  $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Traffic information$25$25  
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge   $75
Compass  $0$0
Cornering lights  $50$50
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Fog lights$125$125  
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350  
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250
LED headlights  $1000$1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750  
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Road sign information$75$75  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
All-weather floor mats$75$75$75 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  
Heated second row seats$200$200  
Interior trim, special color $0  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Metal pedals   $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Synthetic suede door panel trim $250  
Wood trim $300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 $100
Total Value of Features$5,715$6,715$6,445$9,080
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,000$730$3,365
Value of Feature Adjustments0-33-665-3,134

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda6 vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Model Year20182018
ModelMazda6A3 / S3 / RS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.4 in103.8 in
Length191.5 in175.4 in
Width72.4 in70.7 in
Height57.1 in55.7 in
Curb Weight3,241 lb.3,198 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in36.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.7 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume14.8 ft312.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Cornering lights50No
LED headlights500No
Surround sound250Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Speed limit information0No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
4G LTE connectivity0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25No
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0No
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested397559%
Total Not Requested271541%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 S3

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Lane departure warning200Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested242559%
Total Not Requested171541%

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