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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: $32,055

Ford Mustang V6 Premium   
Difference: $1,585

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,502

Ford Mustang V6 Premium   
Difference: $1,838

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220082008
ModelMustangMustangA3A3
TrimV6 PremiumGT Premium2.0T3.2 S line
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $26,310 $33,710 $25,930 $34,915
Base Invoice $24,399 $31,059 $24,115 $32,471
Electronics Package 2,340 2,340    
Comfort Package 595 595    
Temporary spare tire 100      
Xenon HID headlights 920 920 800 800
Pony Package 995      
Rear spoiler   0    
Convenience Package     350  
S Line Package     2,500  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     450 450
iPod integration     0 0
Bluetooth cell phone link     435 435
Heated front seats     450 450
Navigation system     1,950 1,950
Electronics Package 2,036 2,036    
Comfort Package 518 518    
Temporary spare tire 87      
Xenon HID headlights 801 801 745 745
Pony Package 866      
Rear spoiler   0    
Convenience Package     325  
S Line Package     2,326  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     418 418
iPod integration     0 0
Bluetooth cell phone link     405 405
Heated front seats     418 418
Navigation system     1,813 1,813
Options (change) 4,950 3,855 6,935 4,085
Options (change) 4,308 3,355 6,450 3,799
Destination 795 795 775 775
Total Price $32,055 $38,360 $33,640 $39,775
Total Invoice $29,502 $35,209 $31,340 $37,045

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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: $1,240
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,517
Model Year2012201220082008
ModelMustangMustangA3A3
TrimV6 PremiumGT Premium2.0T3.2 S line
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine305hp V6412hp V8200hp I4250hp V6
TransmissionM6M6M6S6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 8500, 8140, 10195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/50-18225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$32,055$38,360$33,640$39,775
Adjustments for Features00-345-3,195
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,055$38,360$33,295$36,580
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,305$0$3,285
Total Invoice$29,502$35,209$31,340$37,045
Adjustments for Features00-321-2,976
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,502$35,209$31,019$34,069
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,707$0$3,050

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Features Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Audi A3

Model Year2012201220082008
ModelMustangMustangA3A3
TrimV6 PremiumGT Premium2.0T3.2 S line
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150 
6-speed automated manual   $1100
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0 
AWD   $1700
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
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
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  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25  
Satellite radio$200$200 $200
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
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
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$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,545$2,545$2,890$5,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$345$3,195
Value of Feature Adjustments00-321-2,976

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Audi A3

Model Year20122008
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%
Pony Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Polished alloy wheels0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome grille (optional)0No
235/50WR18 tires400No
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested47554%
Total Not Requested40046%

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%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60073%
Total Not Requested22527%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested27573%
Total Not Requested10027%
S Line Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Special exterior trim0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
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
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested218082%
Total Not Requested47518%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2 S line

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested600120%
Total Not Requested-100-20%

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