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Audi A3 / S3 vs. Ford Mustang Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A3 / S3 vs. Ford Mustang Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,595

Ford Mustang V6 Premium   
Difference: $6,355

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,472

Ford Mustang V6 Premium   
Difference: $6,465

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620122012
ModelA3 / S3A3 / S3MustangMustang
TrimA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TFSIV6 PremiumGT Premium
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $36,600 $39,600 $31,310 $38,710
Base Invoice $34,038 $36,828 $28,899 $35,559
Technology Package 2,700 2,700    
Premium Plus Package 2,700 2,700    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 575    
Metal pedals 195 195    
Sport suspension (upgrade) 255 250    
Security Package     695 695
Comfort Package     595 595
Electronics Package     2,340 2,340
Temporary spare tire     100  
Rearview camera     240 240
Xenon HID headlights     525 525
Pony Package     995  
Rear spoiler       0
Technology Package 2,512 2,512    
Premium Plus Package 2,512 2,512    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 536    
Metal pedals 181 181    
Sport suspension (upgrade) 233 233    
Security Package     605 605
Comfort Package     518 518
Electronics Package     2,036 2,036
Temporary spare tire     87  
Rearview camera     209 209
Xenon HID headlights     457 457
Pony Package     866  
Rear spoiler       0
Options (change) 6,425 6,420 5,490 4,395
Options (change) 5,974 5,974 4,778 3,825
Destination 925 925 795 795
Total Price $43,950 $46,945 $37,595 $43,900
Total Invoice $40,937 $43,727 $34,472 $40,179

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Ford Mustang

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Mustang V6 Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,860
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,141
Model Year2016201620122012
ModelA3 / S3A3 / S3MustangMustang
TrimA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TFSIV6 PremiumGT Premium
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine170hp I4220hp I4305hp V6412hp V8
TransmissionS6S6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 9140, 9500, 8500, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18235/50-18235/50-18
Total Price$43,950$46,945$37,595$43,900
Adjustments for Features-2,495-4,04500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,455$42,900$37,595$43,900
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,445$0$6,305
Total Invoice$40,937$43,727$34,472$40,179
Adjustments for Features-2,324-3,76800
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,613$39,959$34,472$40,179
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,346$0$5,707

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year2016201620122012
ModelA3 / S3A3 / S3MustangMustang
TrimA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TFSIV6 PremiumGT Premium
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100$1100  
6-speed manual  $150$150
FWD$0   
AWD $1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250  
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  
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500$500  
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Brake assist$50$50  
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150  
Safety key  $5$5
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25  
Temporary spare tire$150 $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Second-row low console$100$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Interior air filter$0$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear air vents$100$100  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300
Exterior 
Cloth convertible top (optional material)   $0
Convertible top boot (optional)   $0
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0  
Aux input  $50$50
CD player  $125$125
Handwriting recognition$200$200  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150  
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
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Fog lights  $125$125
Heated mirrors$25$25  
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Outside temperature display$50$50  
Spotter mirror(s)  $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
No leather in second row  $-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, 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$0 $0
Total Value of Features$5,290$6,840$2,795$2,795
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,495$4,045$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,324-3,76800

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year20162012
ModelA3 / S3Mustang
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Wheelbase102.2 in107.1 in
Length175.4 in188.1 in
Width70.2 in73.9 in
Height55.5 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,397 lb.3,582 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.3 in36.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room45.7 in45.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in45.2 in
Row 2 Legroom31.9 in29.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.1 ft39.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
9.9 ft39.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Total Requested72555%
Total Not Requested60045%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested45041%
Total Not Requested65059%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TFSI

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Total Requested72555%
Total Not Requested60045%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested45041%
Total Not Requested65059%

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 player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested105099%
Total Not Requested151%
Pony Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125No
Rear spoiler200No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome grille (optional)0No
235/50WR18 tires400No
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested15017%
Total Not Requested72583%

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 player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested105099%
Total Not Requested151%

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