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

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

Lowest Total Price: $35,203

Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring   
Difference: $11,912

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,351

Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring   
Difference: $11,534

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092016
ModelRX-8A3 / S3
TrimGrand TouringS3
Body4dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,000 $42,500
Base Invoice $28,681 $39,527
Premium Package 900  
Temporary spare tire 395  
Cargo organizer 70 70
Cargo net 40 150
Cargo mat 50 115
All-weather floor mats 78 180
Navigation system 2,000  
Technology Package   2,600
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575
Premium Package 774  
Temporary spare tire 320  
Cargo organizer 56 65
Cargo net 32 139
Cargo mat 36 107
All-weather floor mats 62 168
Navigation system 1,720  
Technology Package   2,418
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536
Options (change) 3,533 3,690
Options (change) 3,000 3,433
Destination 670 925
Total Price $35,203 $47,115
Total Invoice $32,351 $43,885

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,847
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,885
Model Year20092016
ModelRX-8A3 / S3
TrimGrand TouringS3
Body4dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine232hp R2292hp I4
TransmissionM6S6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG23/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 9180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/40-18
Total Price$35,203$47,115
Adjustments for Features0-6,065
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,203$41,050
Total Invoice$32,351$43,885
Adjustments for Features0-5,649
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,351$38,236

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

Model Year20092016
ModelRX-8A3 / S3
TrimGrand TouringS3
Body4dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed automated manual $1100
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system $200
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
Rearview camera $200
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Second-row high console$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents $100
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
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
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge $75
Compass $0
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Folding second row seats $300
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
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$2,925$8,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,065
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,649

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

Model Year20092016
ModelRX-8A3 / S3
Body4dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.4 in103.8 in
Length175.6 in175.4 in
Width69.7 in70.7 in
Height52.8 in55.7 in
Curb Weight3,064 lb.3,462 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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Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 S3

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Total Requested60045%
Total Not Requested72555%

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