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Audi A3 vs. Ford Mustang Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A3 vs. Ford Mustang Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,355

Ford Mustang V6 Premium   
Difference: $1,840

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,763

Ford Mustang V6 Premium   
Difference: $2,102

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120122012
ModelA3A3MustangMustang
Trim2.0T2.0 TDIV6 PremiumGT Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $27,270 $30,250 $26,310 $33,710
Base Invoice $25,361 $28,134 $24,399 $31,059
Premium Plus Package 2,000 2,000    
Convenience Package 1,275 1,275    
Cold Weather Package 500 500    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475    
iPod integration -200 -200    
Navigation system 2,000 2,000    
Security Package     695 695
Comfort Package     595 595
Electronics Package     2,340 2,340
Temporary spare tire     100  
Xenon HID headlights     525 525
Pony Package     995  
Rear spoiler       0
Premium Plus Package 1,860 1,860    
Convenience Package 1,186 1,186    
Cold Weather Package 466 466    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 443    
iPod integration -186 -186    
Navigation system 1,860 1,860    
Security Package     605 605
Comfort Package     518 518
Electronics Package     2,036 2,036
Temporary spare tire     87  
Xenon HID headlights     457 457
Pony Package     866  
Rear spoiler       0
Options (change) 6,050 6,050 5,250 4,155
Options (change) 5,629 5,629 4,569 3,616
Destination 875 875 795 795
Total Price $34,195 $37,175 $32,355 $38,660
Total Invoice $31,865 $34,638 $29,763 $35,470

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Ford Mustang

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Mustang V6 Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,355
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,650
Model Year2011201120122012
ModelA3A3MustangMustang
Trim2.0T2.0 TDIV6 PremiumGT Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine200hp I4140hp I4 D305hp V6412hp V8
TransmissionM6S6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 10195, 10500, 8500, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17235/50-18235/50-18
Total Price$34,195$37,175$32,355$38,660
Adjustments for Features-485-1,53500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,710$35,640$32,355$38,660
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,930$0$6,305
Total Invoice$31,865$34,638$29,763$35,470
Adjustments for Features-452-1,43000
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,413$33,208$29,763$35,470
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,795$0$5,707

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year2011201120122012
ModelA3A3MustangMustang
Trim2.0T2.0 TDIV6 PremiumGT Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150$150
6-speed automated manual $1100  
FWD$0$0  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Brake assist$50$50  
Safety key  $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75  
Cargo net$40$40  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Interior air filter$0$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD player  $125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
HD radio  $50$50
iPod integration$100$100  
Media drive  $15$15
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25$25
SD Card slot$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Heated mirrors$25$25  
Outside temperature display$50$50  
Spotter mirror(s)  $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Metal pedals  $75$75
No leather in second row  $-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Polished alloy wheels  $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$2,830$3,880$2,345$2,345
Value of Feature Adjustments$485$1,535$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-452-1,43000

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year20112012
ModelA3Mustang
Body4dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Wheelbase101.5 in107.1 in
Length168.7 in188.1 in
Width69.5 in73.9 in
Height56.0 in55.6 in
Curb Weight3,264 lb.3,448 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in34.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in51.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in46.8 in
Row 2 Legroom34.8 in29.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.1 ft313.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.6 ft313.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested130583%
Total Not Requested27517%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested52553%
Total Not Requested47547%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested20083%
Total Not Requested4017%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested130583%
Total Not Requested27517%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested52553%
Total Not Requested47547%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested20083%
Total Not Requested4017%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang V6 Premium

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested50080%
Total Not Requested12520%
Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested25067%
Total Not Requested12533%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Compass0Yes
Total Requested20040%
Total Not Requested30060%
Electronics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested92587%
Total Not Requested14013%
Pony Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome grille (optional)0No
235/50WR18 tires400No
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested27531%
Total Not Requested60069%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang GT Premium

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested50080%
Total Not Requested12520%
Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested25067%
Total Not Requested12533%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Compass0Yes
Total Requested20040%
Total Not Requested30060%
Electronics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested92587%
Total Not Requested14013%

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