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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: $41,220

Ford Mustang EcoBoost Premium   
Difference: $6,105

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,024

Ford Mustang EcoBoost Premium   
Difference: $5,054

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620182018
ModelA3 / S3A3 / S3MustangMustang
TrimA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TFSIEcoBoost PremiumGT Premium
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $36,600 $39,600 $36,100 $44,595
Base Invoice $34,038 $36,828 $34,115 $42,142
Prestige Package 6,150 6,150    
Premium Plus Package 2,700 2,700 2,200 2,200
Metal pedals 195 195    
All-weather floor mats 180 180 120 120
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 575    
Safe and Smart Package     1,495 1,495
Rear spoiler     0 0
Temporary spare tire     405 405
Prestige Package 5,718 5,718    
Premium Plus Package 2,512 2,512 2,090 2,090
Metal pedals 181 181    
All-weather floor mats 168 168 114 114
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 536    
Safe and Smart Package     1,420 1,420
Rear spoiler     0 0
Temporary spare tire     385 385
Options (change) 9,800 9,800 4,220 4,220
Options (change) 9,115 9,115 4,009 4,009
Destination 925 925 900 900
Total Price $47,325 $50,325 $41,220 $49,715
Total Invoice $44,078 $46,868 $39,024 $47,051

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Mustang EcoBoost Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,745
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,787
Model Year2016201620182018
ModelA3 / S3A3 / S3MustangMustang
TrimA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TFSIEcoBoost PremiumGT Premium
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine170hp I4220hp I4310hp I4460hp V8
TransmissionS6S6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)625, 13625, 13?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18235/50-18235/50-18
Total Price$47,325$50,325$41,220$49,715
Adjustments for Features-1,360-2,91000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,965$47,415$41,220$49,715
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,450$0$8,495
Total Invoice$44,078$46,868$39,024$47,051
Adjustments for Features-1,267-2,71000
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,811$44,158$39,024$47,051
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,347$0$8,027

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year2016201620182018
ModelA3 / S3A3 / S3MustangMustang
TrimA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TFSIEcoBoost 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 
Active noise reduction  $0 
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850  
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Remote app  $25$25
Remote climate control  $25$25
Remote start via app  $75$75
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Active glove box  $100$100
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500$500  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200  
Line lock  $50$50
Obstacle detection, front$150$150  
Pedestrian detection  $50$50
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  
Rear air vents$100$100  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0$0
Body kit$0$0  
Body kit (gray/black)  $0$0
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
CD player  $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
Handwriting recognition$200$200  
HD radio$50$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150  
iPod integration$100$100  
SD Card slot$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound$250$250  
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Cornering lights$50$50  
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Fog lights  $125$125
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250
LED headlights$1000$1000  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750
Performance meter  $150$150
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200
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  
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
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
Upgraded floor mats  $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Additional powertrain and chassis calibration options  $0$0
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350
Total Value of Features$7,115$8,665$5,755$5,755
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,360$2,910$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,267-2,71000

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year20162018
ModelA3 / S3Mustang
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Wheelbase102.2 in107.1 in
Length175.4 in188.5 in
Width70.2 in75.4 in
Height55.5 in54.9 in
Curb Weight3,397 lb.3,707 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.15.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom36.3 in35.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room45.7 in44.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in43.7 in
Row 2 Legroom31.9 in29.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.1 ft311.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
9.9 ft311.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cornering lights50No
LED headlights500No
Bang & Olufsen, 625W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Surround sound250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
Total Requested147534%
Total Not Requested287566%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested70064%
Total Not Requested40036%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TFSI

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cornering lights50No
LED headlights500No
Bang & Olufsen, 625W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Surround sound250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
Total Requested147534%
Total Not Requested287566%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested70064%
Total Not Requested40036%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang EcoBoost Premium

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Remote climate control25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Remote app25No
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
Remote start via app75No
Special interior trim0No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested75061%
Total Not Requested47539%
Safe and Smart Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested115061%
Total Not Requested75039%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang GT Premium

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Remote climate control25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Remote app25No
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
Remote start via app75No
Special interior trim0No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested75061%
Total Not Requested47539%
Safe and Smart Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested115061%
Total Not Requested75039%

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