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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: $27,415

Ford Mustang V6 Deluxe   
Difference: $11,960

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,167

Ford Mustang V6 Deluxe   
Difference: $11,520

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006200620062017
ModelMustangMustangMustangMustangA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimV6 DeluxeV6 PremiumGT DeluxeGT PremiumA3 2.0 TFSI
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $23,940 $24,915 $29,965 $31,145 $37,600
Base Invoice $22,046 $22,923 $27,469 $28,530 $34,968
Power driver seat 365        
Machined alloy wheels 100        
Interior Upgrade Package 450 450 450 450  
Antilock brakes (ABS) 775        
Front side airbags 370 370 370 370  
Leather seating surfaces 695 695 695    
Pony Package   1,195      
Rear spoiler     0 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost)         575
Sport suspension (upgrade)         250
Power driver seat 318        
Machined alloy wheels 90        
Interior Upgrade Package 392 392 392 392  
Antilock brakes (ABS) 674        
Front side airbags 322 322 322 322  
Leather seating surfaces 605 605 605    
Pony Package   1,040      
Rear spoiler     0 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost)         536
Sport suspension (upgrade)         233
Options (change) 2,755 2,710 1,515 820 825
Options (change) 2,401 2,359 1,319 714 769
Destination 720 720 720 720 950
Total Price $27,415 $28,345 $32,200 $32,685 $39,375
Total Invoice $25,167 $26,002 $29,508 $29,964 $36,687

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Mustang V6 Deluxe
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,015
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,981
Model Year20062006200620062017
ModelMustangMustangMustangMustangA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimV6 DeluxeV6 PremiumGT DeluxeGT PremiumA3 2.0 TFSI
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine210hp V6210hp V6300hp V8300hp V8186hp I4
TransmissionM5M5M5M5S7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 4500, 880, 4500, 8140, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/65-16235/55-17235/55-17235/55-17225/45-17
Total Price$27,415$28,345$32,200$32,685$39,375
Adjustments for Features0-575-650-900-5,945
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,415$27,770$31,550$31,785$33,430
Cost Above Minimum$0$355$4,135$4,370$0
Total Invoice$25,167$26,002$29,508$29,964$36,687
Adjustments for Features0-527-596-825-5,539
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,167$25,475$28,912$29,139$31,148
Cost Above Minimum$0$308$3,745$3,972$0

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

Model Year20062006200620062017
ModelMustangMustangMustangMustangA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimV6 DeluxeV6 PremiumGT DeluxeGT PremiumA3 2.0 TFSI
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0$0$0 
7-speed automated manual    $1200
RWD$0$0$0$0 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests    $500
Automatic braking, low-speed    $200
Brake assist    $50
Forward collision warning    $200
Knee airbag, driver    $75
Knee airbag, passenger    $75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system    $0
Rearview camera    $200
Secondary collision brake assist    $25
Stability control    $400
Tire-pressure monitor    $75
Torque vectoring, brake-based    $100
Cargo Management 
Second-row low console    $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front    $200
Dual-zone climate control    $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles    $15
Interior air filter    $0
Rain-sensing wipers    $175
Rear air vents    $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Rear spoiler $200$200$200 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel    $125
Aux input    $50
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25
Bluetooth cell phone link    $100
CD changer, in-dash $325 $325 
CD player$125 $125  
HD radio    $50
MP3-compatible player $50 $50$50
Satellite radio    $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights    $125
Fog light, rear    $100
Fog lights $125$125$125 
Heated mirrors    $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver    $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger    $50
Outside temperature display    $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors    $25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights    $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100$100$100 
Folding second row seats    $300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat    $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat    $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat    $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0$0
Total Value of Features$920$1,495$1,570$1,820$6,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$575$650$900$5,945
Value of Feature Adjustments0-527-596-825-5,539

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

Model Year20062017
ModelMustangA3 / S3 / RS3
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Wheelbase107.1 in102.2 in
Length187.6 in175.4 in
Width73.9 in70.2 in
Height55.7 in55.5 in
Curb Weight3,477 lb.3,429 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.3 in36.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room45.0 in45.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room45.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom30.3 in31.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
9.7 ft37.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
9.79.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Mustang V6 Deluxe

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

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang V6 Premium

Pony Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Fog lights125No
Chrome grille (optional)0No
Bodyside stripes0No
235/55ZR17 tires400No
Rear spoiler200No
Total Requested75051%
Total Not Requested72549%
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%

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