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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: $32,115

Mazda Mazda6 MazdaSpeed6 Grand Touring   
Difference: $3,070

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,526

Mazda Mazda6 MazdaSpeed6 Grand Touring   
Difference: $3,267

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006201720172017
ModelMazda6A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimMazdaSpeed6 Grand TouringA3 2.0 TFSIS3RS 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,925 $31,200 $42,900 $54,500
Base Invoice $27,608 $29,016 $39,898 $50,686
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 175      
Satellite radio 430      
Cargo organizer 150 70 70 70
Cargo net 40 150 150 150
All-weather floor mats 60 180 180 180
Universal garage door opener 75 295 295 295
Sunroof 700      
Convenience Package   900    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575 575 575
Cargo mat   115 115 115
Heated front seats   500    
Sport suspension (upgrade)   250    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 140      
Satellite radio 344      
Cargo organizer 125 65 65 65
Cargo net 32 139 139 139
All-weather floor mats 48 168 168 168
Universal garage door opener 60 274 274 274
Sunroof 609      
Convenience Package   838    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536 536 536
Cargo mat   107 107 107
Heated front seats   467    
Sport suspension (upgrade)   233    
Options (change) 1,630 3,035 1,385 1,385
Options (change) 1,358 2,827 1,289 1,289
Destination 560 950 950 950
Total Price $32,115 $35,185 $45,235 $56,835
Total Invoice $29,526 $32,793 $42,137 $52,925

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda6 MazdaSpeed6 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,270
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,521
Model Year2006201720172017
ModelMazda6A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimMazdaSpeed6 Grand TouringA3 2.0 TFSIS3RS 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine274hp I4186hp I4292hp I4400hp I5
TransmissionM6S7S6S7
DrivetrainAWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 7180, 10180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/40-18225/45-17225/40-18235/35-19
Total Price$32,115$35,185$45,235$56,835
Adjustments for Features0-800-5,325-6,000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,115$34,385$39,910$50,835
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,525$16,450
Total Invoice$29,526$32,793$42,137$52,925
Adjustments for Features0-746-4,960-5,587
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,526$32,047$37,177$47,338
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,130$15,291

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

Model Year2006201720172017
ModelMazda6A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimMazdaSpeed6 Grand TouringA3 2.0 TFSIS3RS 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
7-speed automated manual $1200 $1200
6-speed automated manual  $1100 
AWD$1700 $1700$1700
FWD $0  
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200
Brake assist $50$50$50
Forward collision warning $200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25$25
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300   
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500$500
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0
Bodyside cladding$350   
Rear spoiler$200 $200$200
Sunroof$900   
Sunroof, large $1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325   
HD radio $50$50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25   
Boost gauge  $75$75
Compass$0 $0$0
Cornering lights  $50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Fog lights$125   
Headlight washers   $50
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Trip computer $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Folding second row seats $300$300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50 $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat $50 $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $50$50 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Synthetic suede door panel trim   $250
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,440$6,240$10,765$11,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$800$5,325$6,000
Value of Feature Adjustments0-746-4,960-5,587

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

Model Year20062017
ModelMazda6A3 / S3 / RS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.3 in103.8 in
Length186.8 in175.4 in
Width70.1 in70.7 in
Height56.7 in55.7 in
Curb Weight3,288 lb.3,198 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in36.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume15.2 ft312.3 ft3

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

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%

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