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Mazda RX-8 vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda RX-8 vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,688

Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring   
Difference: $1,867

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,179

Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring   
Difference: $1,959

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120182018
ModelRX-8A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimGrand TouringA3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,260 $31,950 $43,650
Base Invoice $29,878 $29,714 $40,596
Temporary spare tire 395    
Cargo organizer 70 75 75
Cargo net 40 155 155
Cargo mat 50 160  
All-weather floor mats 78 180  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575 575
Metal pedals   195  
Universal garage door opener   295 295
Carbon fiber rear spoiler   995  
Temporary spare tire 320    
Cargo organizer 56 70 70
Cargo net 32 144 144
Cargo mat 36 149  
All-weather floor mats 62 168  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536 536
Metal pedals   182  
Universal garage door opener   274 274
Carbon fiber rear spoiler   926  
Options (change) 633 2,630 1,100
Options (change) 506 2,449 1,024
Destination 795 975 975
Total Price $33,688 $35,555 $45,725
Total Invoice $31,179 $33,138 $42,595

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $27
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $244
Model Year201120182018
ModelRX-8A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimGrand TouringA3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine232hp R2186hp I4292hp I4
TransmissionM6S7S7
DrivetrainRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 9180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$33,688$35,555$45,725
Adjustments for Features0-1,840-6,950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,688$33,715$38,775
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,060
Total Invoice$31,179$33,138$42,595
Adjustments for Features0-1,715-6,474
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,179$31,423$36,121
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,698

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Features Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Model Year201120182018
ModelRX-8A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimGrand TouringA3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
7-speed automated manual $1200$1200
RWD$0  
FWD $0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200
Proximity key$250 $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Forward collision warning $200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rearview camera $200$200
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Second-row high console$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear air vents $100$100
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Carbon fiber rear spoiler $300 
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Sunroof$900  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
HD radio $50$50
SD Card slot $25$25
Surround sound$250  
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150
Boost gauge  $75
Compass  $0
Cornering lights  $50
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125  
Interior ambient lighting  $150
LED headlights  $1000
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
All-weather floor mats$75$75 
Aluminum trim  $100
Folding second row seats $300$300
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $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, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, 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$4,090$5,930$11,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,840$6,950
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,715-6,474

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Model Year20112018
ModelRX-8A3 / S3 / RS3
Body4dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.4 in103.8 in
Length175.6 in175.4 in
Width69.7 in70.7 in
Height52.8 in55.7 in
Curb Weight3,065 lb.3,198 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in36.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom32.2 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume7.6 ft312.3 ft3

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