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

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Mazda Tribute vs. Audi A3 / S3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,083

Mazda Tribute i   
Difference: $13,594

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,623

Mazda Tribute i   
Difference: $12,266

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082016
ModelTributeTributeA3 / S3
TrimisA3 e-tron
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $19,270 $21,925 $37,900
Base Invoice $18,049 $20,524 $35,248
Grand Touring Package 2,965 2,965  
Cargo net 50 50 150
Cargo mat 70 70 115
All-weather floor mats 78 78 180
Metallic paint (extra cost)     575
Heated front seats     500
Roof rails     500
Grand Touring Package 2,766 2,735  
Cargo net 40 40 139
Cargo mat 56 56 107
All-weather floor mats 62 62 168
Metallic paint (extra cost)     536
Heated front seats     467
Roof rails     467
Options (change) 3,163 3,163 2,020
Options (change) 2,924 2,893 1,884
Destination 650 650 925
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,168
Total Price $23,083 $25,738 $36,677
Total Invoice $21,623 $24,067 $33,889

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Tribute i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,044
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,138
Model Year200820082016
ModelTributeTributeA3 / S3
TrimisA3 e-tron
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine153hp I4200hp V6150hp I4 PiH
TransmissionM5A4S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16235/70-16205/55-16
Total Price$23,083$25,738$36,677
Adjustments for Features0-950-5,550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,083$24,788$31,127
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,705$0
Total Invoice$21,623$24,067$33,889
Adjustments for Features0-888-5,128
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,623$23,179$28,761
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,556$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda Tribute vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year200820082016
ModelTributeTributeA3 / S3
TrimisA3 e-tron
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
4-speed automatic $800 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control $150$150
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
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
Rear side airbags  $300
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rack$300$300 
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Interior air filter  $0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents  $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger  $0
9 kWh battery pack  $0
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof$900$900 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
HD radio  $50
Satellite radio  $200
SD Card slot  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog light, rear  $100
Fog lights$125$125 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25
Outside temperature display  $50
Tachometer$75$75 
Trip computer  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Door sill trim plates  $100
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
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 recliner, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Total Value of Features$2,740$3,690$8,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$950$5,550
Value of Feature Adjustments0-888-5,128

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Tribute vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20082016
ModelTributeA3 / S3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.1 in103.5 in
Length174.9 in169.8 in
Width71.1 in70.3 in
Height68.0 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,244 lb.3,617 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.10.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.6 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in52.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.2 ft39.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.2 ft339.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Tribute i

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Cargo cover75Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Roof rack300No
Overhead sunglass holder25No
Total Requested278071%
Total Not Requested115029%

Option Package Details
Mazda Tribute s

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Cargo cover75Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Roof rack300No
Overhead sunglass holder25No
Total Requested278071%
Total Not Requested115029%

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