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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: $40,770

Ford Mustang EcoBoost Premium   
Difference: $8,870

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,597

Ford Mustang EcoBoost Premium   
Difference: $7,642

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820172017
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3MustangMustang
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIEcoBoost PremiumGT Premium
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $38,350 $35,695 $42,695
Base Invoice $35,666 $33,732 $40,347
Prestige Package 8,450    
Carbon fiber rear spoiler 995    
Metal pedals 195    
All-weather floor mats 100 95 95
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575    
Equipment Group 201A / 401A   1,795 1,795
Navigation system   795 795
Adaptive cruise control   1,195 1,195
Rear spoiler   0 0
Obstacle detection, rear   295 295
Prestige Package 7,860    
Carbon fiber rear spoiler 926    
Metal pedals 182    
All-weather floor mats 94 90 90
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536    
Equipment Group 201A / 401A   1,705 1,705
Navigation system   755 755
Adaptive cruise control   1,135 1,135
Rear spoiler   0 0
Obstacle detection, rear   280 280
Options (change) 10,315 4,175 4,175
Options (change) 9,598 3,965 3,965
Destination 975 900 900
Total Price $49,640 $40,770 $47,770
Total Invoice $46,239 $38,597 $45,212

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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: $4,820
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,869
Model Year201820172017
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3MustangMustang
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIEcoBoost PremiumGT Premium
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine186hp I4310hp I4435hp V8
TransmissionS7M6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)625, 13390, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/50-18235/50-18
Total Price$49,640$40,770$47,770
Adjustments for Features-4,0500-150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,590$40,770$47,620
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,850
Total Invoice$46,239$38,597$45,212
Adjustments for Features-3,7730-142
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,466$38,597$45,070
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,473

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

Model Year201820172017
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  
Remote app$25  
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, low-speed$200  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200  
Lane departure warning$200  
Line lock  $50
Obstacle detection, front$150  
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 
Body kit$0  
Body kit (gray/black) $0$0
Carbon fiber rear spoiler$300  
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
App support $0$0
Aux input$50  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0  
Handwriting recognition$200  
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
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Cornering lights$50  
Fog light, rear$100  
Fog lights $125$125
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
LED headlights$1000  
Performance meter $150$150
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Additional powertrain and chassis calibration options $0$0
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Total Value of Features$7,655$3,605$3,755
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,050$0$150
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,7730-142

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See a complete comparison of Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Ford Mustang features.

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

Model Year20182017
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3Mustang
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Wheelbase102.2 in107.1 in
Length175.4 in188.3 in
Width70.2 in75.4 in
Height55.5 in54.9 in
Curb Weight3,429 lb.3,645 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.16.0 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 in42.0 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 in30.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		7.1 ft311.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		9.9 ft311.4 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Ford Mustang specs.

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cornering lights50No
LED headlights500No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Surround sound250No
Bang & Olufsen, 625W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
4G LTE connectivity0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Body kit0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0Yes
Aluminum trim100Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested212535%
Total Not Requested401565%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang EcoBoost Premium

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Equipment Group 201A / 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200No
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Shaker, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested35033%
Total Not Requested70067%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang GT Premium

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Equipment Group 201A / 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200No
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Shaker, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested35033%
Total Not Requested70067%

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