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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: $35,165

Ford Mustang V6 Premium   
Difference: $10,655

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,335

Ford Mustang V6 Premium   
Difference: $10,347

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112017
ModelMustangMustangA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimV6 PremiumGT PremiumA3 2.0 TFSI
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $30,845 $37,845 $37,600
Base Invoice $28,465 $34,765 $34,968
Comfort Package 595 595  
Electronics Package 2,340 2,340  
Rearview camera 240 240  
Rear spoiler 295 0  
Xenon HID headlights   525  
Security Package   395  
Technology Package     3,000
Premium Plus Package     3,250
Metallic paint (extra cost)     575
Metal pedals     195
Sport suspension (upgrade)     250
Comfort Package 518 518  
Electronics Package 2,036 2,036  
Rearview camera 209 209  
Rear spoiler 257 0  
Xenon HID headlights   457  
Security Package   344  
Technology Package     2,790
Premium Plus Package     3,024
Metallic paint (extra cost)     536
Metal pedals     181
Sport suspension (upgrade)     233
Options (change) 3,470 4,095 7,270
Options (change) 3,020 3,564 6,764
Destination 850 850 950
Total Price $35,165 $42,790 $45,820
Total Invoice $32,335 $39,179 $42,682

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Mustang V6 Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,965
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,047
Model Year201120112017
ModelMustangMustangA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimV6 PremiumGT PremiumA3 2.0 TFSI
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine305hp V6412hp V8186hp I4
TransmissionM6M6S7
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 8500, 8140, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-17235/50-18225/40-18
Total Price$35,165$42,790$45,820
Adjustments for Features0-925-5,690
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,165$41,865$40,130
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,700$0
Total Invoice$32,335$39,179$42,682
Adjustments for Features0-847-5,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,335$38,332$37,382
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,997$0

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

Model Year201120112017
ModelMustangMustangA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimV6 PremiumGT PremiumA3 2.0 TFSI
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
7-speed automated manual  $1200
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests  $500
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist  $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Safety key$5$5 
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Temporary spare tire $150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Second-row low console  $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Interior air filter  $0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents  $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Cloth convertible top (optional material) $0 
Convertible top boot (optional) $0 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
Android Auto support  $100
Apple CarPlay support  $100
CD player$125$125 
Handwriting recognition  $200
In-vehicle Internet  $150
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
SD Card slot  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Fog light, rear  $100
Fog lights $125 
Heated mirrors  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
Outside temperature display  $50
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats  $300
No leather in second row$-300$-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Total Value of Features$1,075$2,000$6,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$925$5,690
Value of Feature Adjustments0-847-5,300

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

Model Year20112017
ModelMustangA3 / S3 / RS3
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.3,429 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

Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
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, large15Yes
Total Requested1065100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang GT Premium

Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
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, large15Yes
Total Requested1065100%
Total Not Requested00%
Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Alarm100No
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested125100%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested74035%
Total Not Requested137565%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
225/40HR18 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Compass0Yes
Aluminum trim100Yes
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Proximity key250No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested45026%
Total Not Requested125074%

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