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Ford Mustang vs. Audi A3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Mustang vs. Audi A3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,590

Ford Mustang V6 Deluxe   
Difference: $6,630

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,824

Ford Mustang V6 Deluxe   
Difference: $6,413

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062006200620122012
ModelMustangMustangMustangMustangA3A3
TrimV6 DeluxeV6 PremiumGT DeluxeGT Premium2.0T2.0 TDI
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $19,115 $20,090 $25,140 $26,320 $27,270 $30,250
Base Invoice $17,703 $18,581 $23,126 $24,188 $25,361 $28,134
Interior Upgrade Package 450 450 450 450    
Machined alloy wheels 100          
Antilock brakes (ABS) 775 775        
Power driver seat 365          
Front side airbags 370 370 370 370    
Leather seating surfaces 695 695 695      
Rear spoiler     0 0    
Bluetooth Value Package         600 600
Metallic paint (extra cost)         475 475
Interior Upgrade Package 392 392 392 392    
Machined alloy wheels 90          
Antilock brakes (ABS) 674 674        
Power driver seat 318          
Front side airbags 322 322 322 322    
Leather seating surfaces 605 605 605      
Rear spoiler     0 0    
Bluetooth Value Package         558 558
Metallic paint (extra cost)         443 443
Options (change) 2,755 2,290 1,515 820 1,075 1,075
Options (change) 2,401 1,993 1,319 714 1,001 1,001
Destination 720 720 720 720 875 875
Total Price $22,590 $23,100 $27,375 $27,860 $29,220 $32,200
Total Invoice $20,824 $21,294 $25,165 $25,622 $27,237 $30,010

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Audi A3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Mustang V6 Deluxe
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,465
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,463
Model Year200620062006200620122012
ModelMustangMustangMustangMustangA3A3
TrimV6 DeluxeV6 PremiumGT DeluxeGT Premium2.0T2.0 TDI
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine210hp V6210hp V6300hp V8300hp V8200hp I4140hp I4 D
TransmissionM5M5M5M5M6S6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 4500, 880, 4500, 8140, 10140, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/65-16215/65-16235/55-17235/55-17225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$22,590$23,100$27,375$27,860$29,220$32,200
Adjustments for Features0-250-650-900-3,165-4,215
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,590$22,850$26,725$26,960$26,055$27,985
Cost Above Minimum$0$260$4,135$4,370$0$1,930
Total Invoice$20,824$21,294$25,165$25,622$27,237$30,010
Adjustments for Features0-230-598-828-2,950-3,928
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,824$21,064$24,567$24,794$24,287$26,082
Cost Above Minimum$0$240$3,743$3,970$0$1,795

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Features Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Audi A3

Model Year200620062006200620122012
ModelMustangMustangMustangMustangA3A3
TrimV6 DeluxeV6 PremiumGT DeluxeGT Premium2.0T2.0 TDI
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0$0$0  
6-speed manual    $150 
6-speed automated manual     $1100
RWD$0$0$0$0  
FWD    $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows    $200$200
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0$0
Brake assist    $50$50
Side curtain airbags    $350$350
Stability control    $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor    $75$75
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover    $75$75
Cargo net    $40$40
Rear seat pass-through    $100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)    $50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front    $200$200
Dual-zone climate control    $125$125
Interior air filter    $0$0
Rear wiper    $175$175
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings    $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25$25
Rear spoiler  $200$200  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel    $125$125
Aux input    $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link    $100$100
CD changer, in-dash $325 $325  
CD player$125 $125 $125$125
MP3-compatible player $50 $50$50$50
Satellite radio    $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog light, rear    $100$100
Fog lights  $125$125$125$125
Outside temperature display    $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors    $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100$100$100  
Center armrest(s), second row    $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat    $50$50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat    $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350    
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     $100
Total Value of Features$825$1,075$1,475$1,725$3,990$5,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$650$900$3,165$4,215
Value of Feature Adjustments0-230-598-828-2,950-3,928

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Audi A3

Model Year20062012
ModelMustangA3
Body2dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Wheelbase107.1 in101.5 in
Length187.6 in168.7 in
Width73.9 in69.5 in
Height55.4 in56.0 in
Curb Weight3,374 lb.3,264 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.15.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom34.7 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom30.3 in34.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.1 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.154.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Mustang V6 Deluxe

Interior Upgrade Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trip computer150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Power driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang V6 Premium

Interior Upgrade Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trip computer150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang GT Deluxe

Interior Upgrade Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trip computer150Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang GT Premium

Interior Upgrade Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trip computer150Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

Bluetooth Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Total Requested25034%
Total Not Requested47566%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Bluetooth Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Total Requested25034%
Total Not Requested47566%

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