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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: $27,980

Ford Mustang V6 Premium   
Difference: $5,660

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,625

Ford Mustang V6 Premium   
Difference: $5,715

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820082008
ModelMustangMustangMustangA3A3
TrimV6 PremiumGT PremiumShelby GT5002.0T3.2 S line
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $20,880 $27,420 $42,330 $25,930 $34,915
Base Invoice $19,362 $25,248 $38,244 $24,115 $32,471
Safety and Security Package 995        
Interior Upgrade Package 460 460      
Comfort Group 575 575      
Leather seating surfaces 0        
Pony Package 750        
Cargo net 55 55      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 65        
iPod integration 295 295 295 0 0
Bluetooth cell phone link 395 395 395 435 435
Xenon HID headlights 525 525 525 800 800
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 1,995 1,950 1,950
Satellite radio 195 195 195    
Alarm   325      
Rear spoiler   0      
S Line Package       2,500  
Metallic paint (extra cost)       450 450
Heated front seats       450 450
Convenience Package       350  
Safety and Security Package 866        
Interior Upgrade Package 400 400      
Comfort Group 500 500      
Leather seating surfaces 0        
Pony Package 653        
Cargo net 48 48      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 37        
iPod integration 257 257 257 0 0
Bluetooth cell phone link 344 344 344 405 405
Xenon HID headlights 457 457 457 745 745
Navigation system 1,736 1,736 1,736 1,813 1,813
Satellite radio 170 170 170    
Alarm   283      
Rear spoiler   0      
S Line Package       2,326  
Metallic paint (extra cost)       418 418
Heated front seats       418 418
Convenience Package       325  
Options (change) 6,305 4,820 3,405 6,935 4,085
Options (change) 5,468 4,195 2,964 6,450 3,799
Destination 795 795 795 775 775
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0 0
Total Price $27,980 $33,035 $47,830 $33,640 $39,775
Total Invoice $25,625 $30,238 $43,303 $31,340 $37,045

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Audi A3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Mustang V6 Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,355
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,565
Model Year20082008200820082008
ModelMustangMustangMustangA3A3
TrimV6 PremiumGT PremiumShelby GT5002.0T3.2 S line
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine210hp V6300hp V8500hp V8200hp I4250hp V6
TransmissionM5M5M6M6S6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 6500, 6500, 8140, 10195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-17235/55-17255/45-18225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$27,980$33,035$47,830$33,640$39,775
Adjustments for Features-115-4150-2,420-5,270
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,865$32,620$47,830$31,220$34,505
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,755$19,965$0$3,285
Total Invoice$25,625$30,238$43,303$31,340$37,045
Adjustments for Features-105-3800-2,255-4,908
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,520$29,858$43,303$29,085$32,137
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,338$17,783$0$3,052

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Features Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Audi A3

Model Year20082008200820082008
ModelMustangMustangMustangA3A3
TrimV6 PremiumGT PremiumShelby GT5002.0T3.2 S line
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0   
6-speed manual  $150$150 
6-speed automated manual    $1100
RWD$0$0$0  
FWD   $0 
AWD    $1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows   $200$200
Tilt steering wheel, manual$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
Temporary spare tire$150$150 $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75$75
Cargo net$40$40 $40$40
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)   $50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation   $100$100
Automatic climate control, front   $200$200
Dual-zone climate control   $125$125
Interior air filter   $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers   $175$175
Rear wiper   $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings   $75$75
Front splitter spoiler  $200  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel   $125$125
Aux input$50$50$50  
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50  
Satellite radio$200$200$200 $200
SD Card slot   $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 $150$150
Automatic headlights   $125$125
Boost gauge  $75  
Compass$0$0 $0$0
Fog light, rear   $100$100
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50$50
Outside temperature display   $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50$50
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100  
Heated front seats$200$200 $200$200
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100   
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat   $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0$0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100
Total Value of Features$1,710$2,010$1,595$4,015$6,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$115$415$0$2,420$5,270
Value of Feature Adjustments-105-3800-2,255-4,908

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Audi A3

Model Year20082008
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 Premium

Safety and Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Alarm100No
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested50080%
Total Not Requested12520%
Interior Upgrade Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trip computer150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Auxiliary gauges0No
Door sill trim plates100No
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%
Comfort Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Compass0Yes
Total Requested35054%
Total Not Requested30046%
Pony Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Chrome grille (optional)0No
Bodyside stripes0No
235/55ZR17 tires400No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested32545%
Total Not Requested40055%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang GT Premium

Interior Upgrade Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trip computer150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Auxiliary gauges0No
Door sill trim plates100No
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%
Comfort Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Compass0Yes
Total Requested35054%
Total Not Requested30046%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60073%
Total Not Requested22527%
S Line Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
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
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
Total Requested207578%
Total Not Requested58022%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125No
Compass0Yes
Total Requested15040%
Total Not Requested22560%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2 S line

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested600120%
Total Not Requested-100-20%

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