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

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

Lowest Total Price: $50,905

Ford Mustang GT Premium   
Difference: $2,085

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,181

Ford Mustang GT Premium   
Difference: $1,176

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Model Year20182018
ModelMustangA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimGT PremiumA3 2.0 TFSI
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $44,595 $38,350
Base Invoice $42,142 $35,666
Safe and Smart Package 1,495  
10-speed shiftable automatic 1,595  
Premium Plus Package 2,200  
All-weather floor mats 120 100
Rear spoiler 0  
Prestige Package   8,450
Sport Package   650
Carbon fiber rear spoiler   995
AWD   2,700
Metal pedals   195
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575
Safe and Smart Package 1,420  
10-speed shiftable automatic 1,515  
Premium Plus Package 2,090  
All-weather floor mats 114 94
Rear spoiler 0  
Prestige Package   7,860
Sport Package   606
Carbon fiber rear spoiler   926
AWD   2,512
Metal pedals   182
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536
Options (change) 5,410 13,665
Options (change) 5,139 12,716
Destination 900 975
Total Price $50,905 $52,990
Total Invoice $48,181 $49,357

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,515
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,177
Model Year20182018
ModelMustangA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimGT PremiumA3 2.0 TFSI
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine460hp V8220hp I4
TransmissionT10S6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/25 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9625, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18225/40-18
Total Price$50,905$52,990
Adjustments for Features0-3,600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,905$49,390
Total Invoice$48,181$49,357
Adjustments for Features0-3,353
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,181$46,004

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

Model Year20182018
ModelMustangA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimGT PremiumA3 2.0 TFSI
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1500 
6-speed automated manual $1100
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Heated steering wheel$100 
Remote climate control$25 
Remote start$150 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active glove box$100 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Line lock$50 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Pedestrian detection$50 
Safety key$5 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports$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 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Body kit $0
Body kit (gray/black)$0 
Carbon fiber rear spoiler $300
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Aux input $50
CD player$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 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Performance meter$150 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
No leather in second row$-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Upgraded floor mats$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Additional powertrain and chassis calibration options$0 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$5,430$9,030
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,600
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,353

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

Model Year20182018
ModelMustangA3 / S3 / RS3
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Wheelbase107.1 in102.2 in
Length188.5 in175.4 in
Width75.4 in70.2 in
Height54.9 in55.5 in
Curb Weight3,897 lb.3,824 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom35.7 in36.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room44.7 in45.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room43.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom29.2 in31.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
11.4 ft37.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
11.49.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Mustang GT Premium

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%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Remote app25Yes
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
Remote start via app75No
Remote climate control25No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Special interior trim0No
Total Requested102584%
Total Not Requested20016%

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

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
6-speed automated manual0No
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
220 hp@4500
258 lb-ft@1600
1000No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1000100%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cornering lights50No
LED headlights500No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Surround sound250No
Bang & Olufsen, 625W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Body kit0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
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 hotspot50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested270044%
Total Not Requested344056%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%

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