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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: $42,075

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $8,190

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,199

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $6,318

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082017
ModelMustangA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimShelby GT500A3 2.0 TFSI
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $47,155 $37,600
Base Invoice $42,538 $34,968
Xenon HID headlights 525  
Satellite radio 195  
iPod integration 295  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575
Sport suspension (upgrade)   250
AWD   2,700
Xenon HID headlights 457  
Satellite radio 170  
iPod integration 257  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536
Sport suspension (upgrade)   233
AWD   2,512
Options (change) 1,015 3,525
Options (change) 884 3,281
Destination 795 950
Gas Tax 1,300 0
Total Price $50,265 $42,075
Total Invoice $45,517 $39,199

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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: $13,935
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,670
Model Year20082017
ModelMustangA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimShelby GT500A3 2.0 TFSI
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine500hp V8220hp I4
TransmissionM6S6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/20 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 8140, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18225/45-17
Total Price$50,265$42,075
Adjustments for Features0-5,745
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,265$36,330
Total Invoice$45,517$39,199
Adjustments for Features0-5,352
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,517$33,847

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

Model Year20082017
ModelMustangA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimShelby GT500A3 2.0 TFSI
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed automated manual $1100
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$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
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Second-row low console $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
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 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Cloth convertible top (optional material)$0 
Front splitter spoiler$200 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
SD Card slot $25
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Boost gauge$75 
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$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 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Folding second row seats $300
No leather in second row$-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 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$1,620$7,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,745
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,352

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See a complete comparison of Ford Mustang vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 features.

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

Model Year20082017
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 Weight4,023 lb.3,824 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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See a complete comparison of Ford Mustang vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 specs.

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%

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