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Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Ford Mustang Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Ford Mustang Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $40,815

Ford Mustang EcoBoost Premium   
Difference: $8,825

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,639

Ford Mustang EcoBoost Premium   
Difference: $7,600

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3MustangMustang
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIEcoBoost PremiumGT Premium
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $38,350 $36,100 $44,595
Base Invoice $35,666 $34,115 $42,142
Prestige Package 8,450    
Carbon fiber rear spoiler 995    
Metal pedals 195    
All-weather floor mats 100 120 120
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575    
Premium Plus Package   2,200 2,200
Safe and Smart Package   1,495 1,495
Rear spoiler   0 0
Prestige Package 7,860    
Carbon fiber rear spoiler 926    
Metal pedals 182    
All-weather floor mats 94 114 114
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536    
Premium Plus Package   2,090 2,090
Safe and Smart Package   1,420 1,420
Rear spoiler   0 0
Options (change) 10,315 3,815 3,815
Options (change) 9,598 3,624 3,624
Destination 975 900 900
Total Price $49,640 $40,815 $49,310
Total Invoice $46,239 $38,639 $46,666

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Ford Mustang

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Mustang EcoBoost Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,700
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,689
Model Year201820182018
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3MustangMustang
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIEcoBoost PremiumGT Premium
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine186hp I4310hp I4460hp V8
TransmissionS7M6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)625, 13?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/50-18235/50-18
Total Price$49,640$40,815$49,310
Adjustments for Features-3,12500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,515$40,815$49,310
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,495
Total Invoice$46,239$38,639$46,666
Adjustments for Features-2,91100
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,328$38,639$46,666
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,027

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year201820182018
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3MustangMustang
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIEcoBoost PremiumGT Premium
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200  
6-speed manual $150$150
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850  
Heated steering wheel $100$100
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  
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200  
Line lock $50$50
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Secondary collision brake assist$25  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Second-row low console$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rear air vents$100  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0
Body kit$0  
Body kit (gray/black) $0$0
Carbon fiber rear spoiler$300  
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Aux input$50  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0  
Handwriting recognition$200  
HD radio$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150  
Media drive$15  
SD Card slot$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Cornering lights$50  
Fog light, rear$100  
Fog lights $125$125
Interior ambient lighting$150  
LED headlights$1000  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Performance meter $150$150
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding second row seats$300  
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
No leather in second row $-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Upgraded floor mats $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Additional powertrain and chassis calibration options $0$0
Alloy wheels$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Total Value of Features$7,330$4,205$4,205
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,125$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,91100

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year20182018
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3Mustang
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Wheelbase102.2 in107.1 in
Length175.4 in188.5 in
Width70.2 in75.4 in
Height55.5 in54.9 in
Curb Weight3,429 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 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cornering lights50No
LED headlights500No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Surround sound250No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 625W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0Yes
Aluminum trim100Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Total Requested270044%
Total Not Requested344056%

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 display250Yes
Remote climate control25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Remote app25Yes
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
Remote start via app75No
Special interior trim0No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested102584%
Total Not Requested20016%
Safe and Smart Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested145076%
Total Not Requested45024%

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 display250Yes
Remote climate control25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Remote app25Yes
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
Remote start via app75No
Special interior trim0No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested102584%
Total Not Requested20016%
Safe and Smart Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested145076%
Total Not Requested45024%

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