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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: $27,600

Ford Mustang V6 Premium   
Difference: $6,715

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,294

Ford Mustang V6 Premium   
Difference: $6,683

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820112011
ModelMustangMustangA3A3
TrimV6 PremiumGT Premium2.0T2.0 TDI
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $20,880 $27,420 $27,270 $30,250
Base Invoice $19,362 $25,248 $25,361 $28,134
Interior Upgrade Package 460 460    
Safety and Security Package 995      
Comfort Group 575 575    
Leather seating surfaces 0      
Cargo net 55 55    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 65      
Satellite radio 195 195    
iPod integration 295 295 -200 -200
All-weather floor mats 75 75 120 120
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 2,000 2,000
Bluetooth cell phone link 395 395    
Xenon HID headlights 525 525    
Interior ambient lighting 295 295    
Alarm   325    
Rear spoiler   0    
Cold Weather Package     500 500
Premium Plus Package     2,000 2,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)     475 475
Convenience Package     1,275 1,275
Interior Upgrade Package 400 400    
Safety and Security Package 866      
Comfort Group 500 500    
Leather seating surfaces 0      
Cargo net 48 48    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 37      
Satellite radio 170 170    
iPod integration 257 257 -186 -186
All-weather floor mats 65 65 112 112
Navigation system 1,736 1,736 1,860 1,860
Bluetooth cell phone link 344 344    
Xenon HID headlights 457 457    
Interior ambient lighting 257 257    
Alarm   283    
Rear spoiler   0    
Cold Weather Package     466 466
Premium Plus Package     1,860 1,860
Metallic paint (extra cost)     443 443
Convenience Package     1,186 1,186
Options (change) 5,925 5,190 6,170 6,170
Options (change) 5,137 4,517 5,741 5,741
Destination 795 795 875 875
Total Price $27,600 $33,405 $34,315 $37,295
Total Invoice $25,294 $30,560 $31,977 $34,750

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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: $3,845
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,009
Model Year2008200820112011
ModelMustangMustangA3A3
TrimV6 PremiumGT Premium2.0T2.0 TDI
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine210hp V6300hp V8200hp I4140hp I4 D
TransmissionM5M5M6S6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 6500, 6195, 10195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/65-16235/55-17225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$27,600$33,405$34,315$37,295
Adjustments for Features0-625-2,870-3,920
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,600$32,780$31,445$33,375
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,180$0$1,930
Total Invoice$25,294$30,560$31,977$34,750
Adjustments for Features0-572-2,674-3,653
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,294$29,988$29,303$31,097
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,694$0$1,794

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Features Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Audi A3

Model Year2008200820112011
ModelMustangMustangA3A3
TrimV6 PremiumGT Premium2.0T2.0 TDI
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0  
6-speed manual  $150 
6-speed automated manual   $1100
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Tilt steering wheel, manual$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
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Stability control  $400$400
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75
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
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear wiper  $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Rear spoiler $200  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
Aux input$50$50  
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
SD Card slot  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Fog lights $125$125$125
Heated mirrors  $25$25
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  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
No leather in second row$-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  
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$1,270$1,895$4,140$5,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$625$2,870$3,920
Value of Feature Adjustments0-572-2,674-3,653

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Audi A3

Model Year20082011
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

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%
Safety and Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Alarm100No
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested50080%
Total Not Requested12520%
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
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%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested20083%
Total Not Requested4017%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
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 link100Yes
Total Requested110070%
Total Not Requested48030%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Compass0Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested15015%
Total Not Requested85085%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60073%
Total Not Requested22527%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested20083%
Total Not Requested4017%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
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 link100Yes
Total Requested110070%
Total Not Requested48030%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Compass0Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested15015%
Total Not Requested85085%

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