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Ford Mustang vs. Audi A3 / S3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Mustang vs. Audi A3 / S3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,165

Ford Mustang V6 Premium   
Difference: $8,785

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,335

Ford Mustang V6 Premium   
Difference: $8,602

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120162016
ModelMustangMustangA3 / S3A3 / S3
TrimV6 PremiumGT PremiumA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TFSI
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $30,845 $37,845 $36,600 $39,600
Base Invoice $28,465 $34,765 $34,038 $36,828
Electronics Package 2,340 2,340    
Comfort Package 595 595    
Rearview camera 240 240    
Rear spoiler 295 0    
Xenon HID headlights   525    
Security Package   395    
Technology Package     2,700 2,700
Premium Plus Package     2,700 2,700
Metallic paint (extra cost)     575 575
Metal pedals     195 195
Sport suspension (upgrade)     255 250
Electronics Package 2,036 2,036    
Comfort Package 518 518    
Rearview camera 209 209    
Rear spoiler 257 0    
Xenon HID headlights   457    
Security Package   344    
Technology Package     2,512 2,512
Premium Plus Package     2,512 2,512
Metallic paint (extra cost)     536 536
Metal pedals     181 181
Sport suspension (upgrade)     233 233
Options (change) 3,470 4,095 6,425 6,420
Options (change) 3,020 3,564 5,974 5,974
Destination 850 850 925 925
Total Price $35,165 $42,790 $43,950 $46,945
Total Invoice $32,335 $39,179 $40,937 $43,727

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Mustang V6 Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,710
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,806
Model Year2011201120162016
ModelMustangMustangA3 / S3A3 / S3
TrimV6 PremiumGT PremiumA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TFSI
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine305hp V6412hp V8170hp I4220hp I4
TransmissionM6M6S6S6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 8500, 8140, 9140, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-17235/50-18225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$35,165$42,790$43,950$46,945
Adjustments for Features0-925-4,075-5,625
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,165$41,865$39,875$41,320
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,700$0$1,445
Total Invoice$32,335$39,179$40,937$43,727
Adjustments for Features0-847-3,796-5,239
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,335$38,332$37,141$38,488
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,997$0$1,347

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Features Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year2011201120162016
ModelMustangMustangA3 / S3A3 / S3
TrimV6 PremiumGT PremiumA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TFSI
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
6-speed automated manual  $1100$1100
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests  $500$500
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Brake assist  $50$50
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0$0
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Safety key$5$5  
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25
Temporary spare tire $150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Second-row low console  $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents  $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Cloth convertible top (optional material) $0  
Convertible top boot (optional) $0  
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0
Aux input$50$50  
CD player$125$125  
Handwriting recognition  $200$200
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
iPod integration  $100$100
Media drive$15$15  
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25  
SD Card slot  $25$25
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Fog lights $125  
Heated mirrors  $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Outside temperature display  $50$50
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
No leather in second row$-300$-300  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0
Total Value of Features$1,865$2,790$5,940$7,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$925$4,075$5,625
Value of Feature Adjustments0-847-3,796-5,239

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20112016
ModelMustangA3 / S3
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Wheelbase107.1 in102.2 in
Length188.1 in175.4 in
Width73.9 in70.2 in
Height56.1 in55.5 in
Curb Weight3,587 lb.3,397 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.5 in36.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room45.0 in45.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room45.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom29.8 in31.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
9.6 ft37.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
9.69.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Mustang V6 Premium

Electronics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested105099%
Total Not Requested151%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Compass0Yes
Total Requested20040%
Total Not Requested30060%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang GT Premium

Electronics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested105099%
Total Not Requested151%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Compass0Yes
Total Requested20040%
Total Not Requested30060%
Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Alarm100No
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested125100%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Total Requested72555%
Total Not Requested60045%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested45041%
Total Not Requested65059%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TFSI

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Total Requested72555%
Total Not Requested60045%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested45041%
Total Not Requested65059%

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