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

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Mazda Mazda6 vs. Audi A3 / S3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,908

Mazda Mazda6 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $12,832

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,383

Mazda Mazda6 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $12,078

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122015
ModelMazda6A3 / S3
Trims Grand TouringS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,810 $41,100
Base Invoice $28,146 $38,224
Technology Package 1,785  
Navigation system 2,000  
Rear spoiler 400  
Cargo net 40 150
All-weather floor mats 78 180
Convenience Package   750
Driver Assistance Package   1,400
Navigation Plus Package   2,600
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Cargo mat   115
Technology Package 1,428  
Navigation system 1,600  
Rear spoiler 320  
Cargo net 32 139
All-weather floor mats 62 168
Convenience Package   697
Driver Assistance Package   1,302
Navigation Plus Package   2,418
Metallic paint (extra cost)   511
Cargo mat   107
Options (change) 4,303 5,745
Options (change) 3,442 5,342
Destination 795 895
Total Price $34,908 $47,740
Total Invoice $32,383 $44,461

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda6 s Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,307
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,864
Model Year20122015
ModelMazda6A3 / S3
Trims Grand TouringS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine272hp V6292hp I4
TransmissionT6S6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/27 MPG23/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)333, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18225/40-18
Total Price$34,908$47,740
Adjustments for Features0-4,525
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,908$43,215
Total Invoice$32,383$44,461
Adjustments for Features0-4,214
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,383$40,247

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda6 vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20122015
ModelMazda6A3 / S3
Trims Grand TouringS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents $100
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Aux input$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration $100
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge $75
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Power-folding mirrors $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Door sill trim plates $100
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,165$7,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,525
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,214

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda6 vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20122015
ModelMazda6A3 / S3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.8 in103.8 in
Length193.7 in175.4 in
Width72.4 in70.7 in
Height57.9 in55.7 in
Curb Weight3,547 lb.3,462 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in36.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume16.6 ft312.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda6 s Grand Touring

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested160084%
Total Not Requested30016%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 S3

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested22553%
Total Not Requested20047%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested40050%
Total Not Requested40050%
Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Total Requested70062%
Total Not Requested42538%

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