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Ford Mustang vs. Mazda Mazda3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Mustang vs. Mazda Mazda3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $18,070

Mazda Mazda3 i   
Difference: $3,950

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,775

Mazda Mazda3 i   
Difference: $3,553

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062006200620062006
ModelMustangMustangMustangMustangMazda3Mazda3
TrimV6 DeluxeV6 PremiumGT DeluxeGT Premiumis
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,115 $20,090 $25,140 $26,320 $13,710 $16,880
Base Invoice $17,703 $18,581 $23,126 $24,188 $12,848 $15,805
Sport Appearance Package 295          
Machined alloy wheels 100          
Interior Sport Appearance Package 195 195        
Antilock brakes (ABS) 775          
Front side airbags 370 370 370 370    
Interior Upgrade Package 450 450 450 450    
Pony Package   1,195        
Rear spoiler     0 0 325 325
ABS/SAB/SAC Pkg.         395 245
Touring Package         2,280  
CD changer, in-dash         500 500
Fog lights         300  
Sport Appearance Package 257          
Machined alloy wheels 90          
Interior Sport Appearance Package 170 170        
Antilock brakes (ABS) 674          
Front side airbags 322 322 322 322    
Interior Upgrade Package 392 392 392 392    
Pony Package   1,040        
Rear spoiler     0 0 260 260
ABS/SAB/SAC Pkg.         340 211
Touring Package         2,127  
CD changer, in-dash         400 400
Fog lights         240  
Options (change) 2,185 2,210 820 820 3,800 1,070
Options (change) 1,905 1,924 714 714 3,367 871
Destination 720 720 720 720 560 560
Total Price $22,020 $23,020 $26,680 $27,860 $18,070 $18,510
Total Invoice $20,328 $21,225 $24,560 $25,622 $16,775 $17,236

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,725
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,272
Model Year200620062006200620062006
ModelMustangMustangMustangMustangMazda3Mazda3
TrimV6 DeluxeV6 PremiumGT DeluxeGT Premiumis
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6210hp V6300hp V8300hp V8150hp I4160hp I4
TransmissionM5M5M5M5M5M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 4500, 880, 4500, 8?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/65-16235/55-17235/55-17235/55-17205/55-16205/55-16
Total Price$22,020$23,020$26,680$27,860$18,070$18,510
Adjustments for Features0-725-800-1,950-775-1,000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,020$22,295$25,880$25,910$17,295$17,510
Cost Above Minimum$0$275$3,860$3,890$0$215
Total Invoice$20,328$21,225$24,560$25,622$16,775$17,236
Adjustments for Features0-668-736-1,793-719-931
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,328$20,557$23,824$23,829$16,056$16,305
Cost Above Minimum$0$229$3,496$3,501$0$249

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Features Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year200620062006200620062006
ModelMustangMustangMustangMustangMazda3Mazda3
TrimV6 DeluxeV6 PremiumGT DeluxeGT Premiumis
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0$0$0$0$0
RWD$0$0$0$0  
FWD    $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows    $200$200
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0$0
Brake assist    $50$50
Side curtain airbags    $350$350
Traction control$100$100$100$100  
Climate Control 
Interior air filter    $0$0
Intermittent wipers    $0$0
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings     $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25$25
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel    $125$125
CD changer, in-dash $325 $325$325$325
CD player$125 $125   
MP3-compatible player $50 $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights $125$125$125$125$125
Outside temperature display    $50$50
Trip computer$150$150$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors    $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100$100$100  
Leather seating surfaces   $900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $50$50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350    
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0  
Total Value of Features$1,250$1,975$2,050$3,200$2,025$2,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$725$800$1,950$775$1,000
Value of Feature Adjustments0-668-736-1,793-719-931

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20062006
ModelMustangMazda3
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.1 in103.9 in
Length187.6 in178.3 in
Width73.9 in69.1 in
Height55.4 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,374 lb.2,759 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.6 in54.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom34.7 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.8 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom30.3 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft311.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Mustang V6 Deluxe

Interior Sport Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Special interior trim0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Interior Upgrade Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trip computer150No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested15038%
Total Not Requested25062%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang V6 Premium

Pony Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100No
Fog lights125Yes
Chrome grille (optional)0No
Bodyside stripes0No
235/55ZR17 tires400No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested72549%
Total Not Requested75051%
Interior Sport Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Special interior trim0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Interior Upgrade Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trip computer150No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested15038%
Total Not Requested25062%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang GT Deluxe

Interior Upgrade Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trip computer150No
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang GT Premium

Interior Upgrade Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trip computer150No
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 i

CD changer, in-dash
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
ABS/SAB/SAC Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Brake assist50No
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350No
Total Requested75065%
Total Not Requested40035%
Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Air conditioning900Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Power mirrors150Yes
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Manual height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Outside temperature display50No
Interior air filter0No
205/55HR16 tires400No
Power rear side windows200No
Total Requested240071%
Total Not Requested100029%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

CD changer, in-dash
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
ABS/SAB/SAC Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350No
Total Requested35050%
Total Not Requested35050%

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