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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: $33,343

Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring   
Difference: $1,787

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,822

Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring   
Difference: $1,919

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201720172017
ModelRX-8A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimGrand TouringA3 2.0 TFSIS3RS 3
Body4dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,960 $31,200 $42,900 $54,500
Base Invoice $29,566 $29,016 $39,898 $50,686
Temporary spare tire 395      
Cargo organizer 70 70 70 70
Cargo net 40 150 150 150
Cargo mat 50 115 115 115
All-weather floor mats 78 180 180 180
Convenience Package   900    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575 575 575
Metal pedals   195    
Universal garage door opener   295 295 295
Heated front seats   500    
Temporary spare tire 320      
Cargo organizer 56 65 65 65
Cargo net 32 139 139 139
Cargo mat 36 107 107 107
All-weather floor mats 62 168 168 168
Convenience Package   838    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536 536 536
Metal pedals   181    
Universal garage door opener   274 274 274
Heated front seats   467    
Options (change) 633 2,980 1,385 1,385
Options (change) 506 2,775 1,289 1,289
Destination 750 950 950 950
Total Price $33,343 $35,130 $45,235 $56,835
Total Invoice $30,822 $32,741 $42,137 $52,925

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $203
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $64
Model Year2010201720172017
ModelRX-8A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimGrand TouringA3 2.0 TFSIS3RS 3
Body4dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine232hp R2186hp I4292hp I4400hp I5
TransmissionM6S7S6S7
DrivetrainRWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 9180, 10180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-17225/40-18235/35-19
Total Price$33,343$35,130$45,235$56,835
Adjustments for Features0-1,990-6,515-7,240
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,343$33,140$38,720$49,595
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,580$16,455
Total Invoice$30,822$32,741$42,137$52,925
Adjustments for Features0-1,855-6,069-6,742
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,822$30,886$36,068$46,183
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,182$15,297

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

Model Year2010201720172017
ModelRX-8A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimGrand TouringA3 2.0 TFSIS3RS 3
Body4dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
7-speed automated manual $1200 $1200
6-speed automated manual  $1100 
RWD$0   
FWD $0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200$200
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
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
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Second-row high console$250   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300   
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500$500
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0
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
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325   
HD radio $50$50$50
SD Card slot $25$25$25
Surround sound$250   
USB port $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150$150
Boost gauge  $75$75
Compass  $0$0
Cornering lights  $50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Fog lights$125   
Headlight washers   $50
Interior ambient lighting   $150
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
Door sill trim plates$100$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 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
Memory system, driver seat$200   
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 lumbar adjuster, driver 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
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,275$6,265$10,790$11,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,990$6,515$7,240
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,855-6,069-6,742

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

Model Year20102017
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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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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