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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: $36,885

Ford Mustang EcoBoost Premium   
Difference: $9,160

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,062

Ford Mustang EcoBoost Premium   
Difference: $8,829

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152017
ModelMustangMustangA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimEcoBoost PremiumGT PremiumA3 2.0 TFSI
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $34,800 $41,800 $37,600
Base Invoice $32,103 $38,561 $34,968
Navigation system 795 795  
All-weather floor mats 95 95 180
Obstacle detection, rear 295 295  
Rear spoiler 0 0  
Technology Package     3,000
Premium Plus Package     3,250
Universal garage door opener     295
Metal pedals     195
Metallic paint (extra cost)     575
Navigation system 710 710  
All-weather floor mats 85 85 168
Obstacle detection, rear 264 264  
Rear spoiler 0 0  
Technology Package     2,790
Premium Plus Package     3,024
Universal garage door opener     274
Metal pedals     181
Metallic paint (extra cost)     536
Options (change) 1,185 1,185 7,495
Options (change) 1,059 1,059 6,973
Destination 900 900 950
Total Price $36,885 $43,885 $46,045
Total Invoice $34,062 $40,520 $42,891

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Mustang EcoBoost Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,085
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,965
Model Year201520152017
ModelMustangMustangA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimEcoBoost PremiumGT PremiumA3 2.0 TFSI
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine310hp I4435hp V8186hp I4
TransmissionM6M6S7
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9140, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/50-18225/40-18
Total Price$36,885$43,885$46,045
Adjustments for Features0-150-3,075
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,885$43,735$42,970
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,850$0
Total Invoice$34,062$40,520$42,891
Adjustments for Features0-138-2,864
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,062$40,382$40,027
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,320$0

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

Model Year201520152017
ModelMustangMustangA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimEcoBoost 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 
Active noise reduction$0  
Remote app  $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active glove box$100$100 
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
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Line lock $50 
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Safety key$5$5 
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
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
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents  $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0  
Body kit  $0
Body kit (gray/black)$0$0 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
Android Auto support  $100
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Aux input  $50
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player  $0
Handwriting recognition  $200
HD radio  $50
In-vehicle Internet  $150
Media drive  $15
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog light, rear  $100
Fog lights$125$125 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
Performance meter$150$150 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding second row seats  $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
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 
Additional powertrain and chassis calibration options$0$0 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Transmission 
Launch control $100 
Total Value of Features$2,155$2,305$5,230
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$150$3,075
Value of Feature Adjustments0-138-2,864

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

Model Year20152017
ModelMustangA3 / S3 / RS3
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Wheelbase107.1 in102.2 in
Length188.3 in175.4 in
Width75.4 in70.2 in
Height54.9 in55.5 in
Curb Weight3,645 lb.3,429 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom35.7 in36.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room44.7 in45.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room43.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom30.8 in31.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
11.4 ft37.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
11.49.9 ft3

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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 player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested72534%
Total Not Requested139066%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
225/40HR18 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0Yes
Aluminum trim100Yes
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Proximity key250Yes
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested95056%
Total Not Requested75044%

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