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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: $40,220

Ford Mustang EcoBoost Premium   
Difference: $8,525

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,076

Ford Mustang EcoBoost Premium   
Difference: $7,325

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162017
ModelMustangMustangA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimEcoBoost PremiumGT PremiumA3 2.0 TFSI
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $35,145 $41,895 $37,600
Base Invoice $33,211 $39,591 $34,968
Equipment Group 201A / 401A 1,795 1,795  
Adaptive cruise control 1,195 1,195  
Navigation system 795 795  
All-weather floor mats 95 95 180
Obstacle detection, rear 295 295  
Rear spoiler 0 0  
Prestige Package     8,950
Universal garage door opener     295
Metal pedals     195
Metallic paint (extra cost)     575
Equipment Group 201A / 401A 1,705 1,705  
Adaptive cruise control 1,135 1,135  
Navigation system 755 755  
All-weather floor mats 90 90 168
Obstacle detection, rear 280 280  
Rear spoiler 0 0  
Prestige Package     8,324
Universal garage door opener     274
Metal pedals     181
Metallic paint (extra cost)     536
Options (change) 4,175 4,175 10,195
Options (change) 3,965 3,965 9,483
Destination 900 900 950
Total Price $40,220 $46,970 $48,745
Total Invoice $38,076 $44,456 $45,401

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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: $4,475
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,553
Model Year201620162017
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)390, 12390, 12625, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/50-18225/40-18
Total Price$40,220$46,970$48,745
Adjustments for Features0-150-4,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,220$46,820$44,695
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,600$0
Total Invoice$38,076$44,456$45,401
Adjustments for Features0-142-3,772
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,076$44,314$41,629
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,238$0

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

Model Year201620162017
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  
Adaptive cruise control$600$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
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
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Line lock $50 
Obstacle detection, front  $150
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
Rear air vents  $100
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
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Aux input  $50
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player  $0
Handwriting recognition  $200
In-vehicle Internet  $150
Media drive  $15
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Cornering lights  $50
Fog light, rear  $100
Fog lights$125$125 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
LED headlights  $1000
Performance meter$150$150 
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Turn signal repeaters in hood $0 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
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 
Memory system, driver seat$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$3,505$3,655$7,555
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$150$4,050
Value of Feature Adjustments0-142-3,772

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

Model Year20162017
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
Ford Mustang EcoBoost Premium

Equipment Group 201A / 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200No
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Shaker, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested35033%
Total Not Requested70067%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang GT Premium

Equipment Group 201A / 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200No
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Shaker, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested35033%
Total Not Requested70067%

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

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cornering lights50No
LED headlights500No
Bang & Olufsen, 625W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Surround sound250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
4G LTE connectivity0No
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
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested212534%
Total Not Requested421566%

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