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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: $35,795

Ford Mustang EcoBoost Premium   
Difference: $5,395

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,088

Ford Mustang EcoBoost Premium   
Difference: $5,291

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152018
ModelMustangMustangA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimEcoBoost PremiumGT PremiumA3 2.0 TFSI
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $34,800 $41,800 $38,350
Base Invoice $32,103 $38,561 $35,666
All-weather floor mats 95 95 100
Rear spoiler 0 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     575
Metal pedals     195
Carbon fiber rear spoiler     995
All-weather floor mats 85 85 94
Rear spoiler 0 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     536
Metal pedals     182
Carbon fiber rear spoiler     926
Options (change) 95 95 1,865
Options (change) 85 85 1,738
Destination 900 900 975
Total Price $35,795 $42,795 $41,190
Total Invoice $33,088 $39,546 $38,379

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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: $4,210
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,187
Model Year201520152018
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)235/50-18235/50-18225/45-17
Total Price$35,795$42,795$41,190
Adjustments for Features0-150-1,185
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,795$42,645$40,005
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,850$0
Total Invoice$33,088$39,546$38,379
Adjustments for Features0-139-1,104
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,088$39,407$37,275
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,319$0

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

Model Year201520152018
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  
Proximity key$250$250 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
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
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Line lock $50 
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 (gray/black)$0$0 
Carbon fiber rear spoiler  $300
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
CD player$125$125 
HD radio  $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Compass$0$0 
Fog light, rear  $100
Fog lights$125$125 
Performance meter$150$150 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
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$2,805$2,955$3,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$150$1,185
Value of Feature Adjustments0-139-1,104

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

Model Year20152018
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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