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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: $32,355

Ford Mustang V6 Premium   
Difference: $1,840

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,763

Ford Mustang V6 Premium   
Difference: $2,102

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122012
ModelMustangMustangA3A3
TrimV6 PremiumGT Premium2.0T2.0 TDI
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $26,310 $33,710 $27,270 $30,250
Base Invoice $24,399 $31,059 $25,361 $28,134
Electronics Package 2,340 2,340    
Comfort Package 595 595    
Security Package 695 695    
Temporary spare tire 100      
Xenon HID headlights 525 525    
Pony Package 995      
Rear spoiler   0    
Cold Weather Package     500 500
Convenience Package     1,275 1,275
Premium Plus Package     2,000 2,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)     475 475
iPod integration     -200 -200
Navigation system     2,000 2,000
Electronics Package 2,036 2,036    
Comfort Package 518 518    
Security Package 605 605    
Temporary spare tire 87      
Xenon HID headlights 457 457    
Pony Package 866      
Rear spoiler   0    
Cold Weather Package     466 466
Convenience Package     1,186 1,186
Premium Plus Package     1,860 1,860
Metallic paint (extra cost)     443 443
iPod integration     -186 -186
Navigation system     1,860 1,860
Options (change) 5,250 4,155 6,050 6,050
Options (change) 4,569 3,616 5,629 5,629
Destination 795 795 875 875
Total Price $32,355 $38,660 $34,195 $37,175
Total Invoice $29,763 $35,470 $31,865 $34,638

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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: $1,355
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,650
Model Year2012201220122012
ModelMustangMustangA3A3
TrimV6 PremiumGT Premium2.0T2.0 TDI
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine305hp V6412hp V8200hp I4140hp I4 D
TransmissionM6M6M6S6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 8500, 8195, 10195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/50-18225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$32,355$38,660$34,195$37,175
Adjustments for Features00-485-1,535
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,355$38,660$33,710$35,640
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,305$0$1,930
Total Invoice$29,763$35,470$31,865$34,638
Adjustments for Features00-452-1,430
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,763$35,470$31,413$33,208
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,707$0$1,795

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Features Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Audi A3

Model Year2012201220122012
ModelMustangMustangA3A3
TrimV6 PremiumGT Premium2.0T2.0 TDI
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$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
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Brake assist  $50$50
Safety key$5$5  
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75
Cargo net  $40$40
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
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$300  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
CD player$125$125  
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
HD radio$50$50  
iPod integration  $100$100
Media drive$15$15  
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25  
SD Card slot  $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Heated mirrors  $25$25
Outside temperature display  $50$50
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Metal pedals$75$75  
No leather in second row$-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
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Polished alloy wheels$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$2,345$2,345$2,830$3,880
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$485$1,535
Value of Feature Adjustments00-452-1,430

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Audi A3

Model Year20122012
ModelMustangA3
Body2dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Wheelbase107.1 in101.5 in
Length188.1 in168.7 in
Width73.9 in69.5 in
Height55.6 in56.0 in
Curb Weight3,448 lb.3,264 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.15.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom34.7 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.6 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom29.8 in34.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.4 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.454.6 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 player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested92587%
Total Not Requested14013%
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?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested25067%
Total Not Requested12533%
Pony Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome grille (optional)0No
235/50WR18 tires400No
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested27531%
Total Not Requested60069%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang GT Premium

Electronics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested92587%
Total Not Requested14013%
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?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested25067%
Total Not Requested12533%

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%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested52553%
Total Not Requested47547%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested130583%
Total Not Requested27517%

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%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested52553%
Total Not Requested47547%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested130583%
Total Not Requested27517%

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