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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: $22,390

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $495

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,893

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $188

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006200620062009
ModelMustangMustangMustangMustangMazda3
TrimV6 DeluxeV6 PremiumGT DeluxeGT Premiums
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,115 $20,090 $25,140 $26,320 $18,135
Base Invoice $17,703 $18,581 $23,126 $24,188 $16,989
Power driver seat 365        
Machined alloy wheels 100        
Interior Upgrade Package 450 450 450 450  
Antilock brakes (ABS) 775        
Sport Appearance Package 295        
Leather seating surfaces 695 695 695    
Front side airbags 370 370 370 370  
Pony Package   1,195      
Interior Sport Appearance Package   195      
Rear spoiler     0 0 325
Grand Touring Package         2,760
CD changer, in-dash         500
Power driver seat 318        
Machined alloy wheels 90        
Interior Upgrade Package 392 392 392 392  
Antilock brakes (ABS) 674        
Sport Appearance Package 257        
Leather seating surfaces 605 605 605    
Front side airbags 322 322 322 322  
Pony Package   1,040      
Interior Sport Appearance Package   170      
Rear spoiler     0 0 260
Grand Touring Package         2,574
CD changer, in-dash         400
Options (change) 3,050 2,905 1,515 820 3,585
Options (change) 2,658 2,529 1,319 714 3,234
Destination 720 720 720 720 670
Total Price $22,885 $23,715 $27,375 $27,860 $22,390
Total Invoice $21,081 $21,830 $25,165 $25,622 $20,893

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,500
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,992
Model Year20062006200620062009
ModelMustangMustangMustangMustangMazda3
TrimV6 DeluxeV6 PremiumGT DeluxeGT Premiums
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6210hp V6300hp V8300hp V8156hp I4
TransmissionM5M5M5M5M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 4500, 880, 4500, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/65-16235/55-17235/55-17235/55-17205/50-17
Total Price$22,885$23,715$27,375$27,860$22,390
Adjustments for Features0-375-450-700-3,005
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,885$23,340$26,925$27,160$19,385
Cost Above Minimum$0$455$4,040$4,275$0
Total Invoice$21,081$21,830$25,165$25,622$20,893
Adjustments for Features0-345-414-644-2,804
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,081$21,485$24,751$24,978$18,089
Cost Above Minimum$0$404$3,670$3,897$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20062006200620062009
ModelMustangMustangMustangMustangMazda3
TrimV6 DeluxeV6 PremiumGT DeluxeGT Premiums
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0$0$0$0
RWD$0$0$0$0 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows    $200
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0
Brake assist    $50
Side curtain airbags    $350
Stability control    $400
Tire-pressure monitor    $75
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front    $200
Interior air filter    $0
Rain-sensing wipers    $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300 
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Bodyside moldings    $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel    $125
Aux input    $50
CD changer, in-dash $325 $325$325
CD player$125 $125  
MP3-compatible player $50 $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights    $125
Fog lights $125$125$125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver    $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger    $50
Outside temperature display    $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors    $25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights    $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100$100$100 
Center armrest(s), second row    $50
Heated front seats    $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0 
Total Value of Features$920$1,295$1,370$1,620$3,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$375$450$700$3,005
Value of Feature Adjustments0-345-414-644-2,804

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20062009
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

Power driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested25071%
Total Not Requested10029%
Interior Upgrade Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trip computer150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang V6 Premium

Pony Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Chrome grille (optional)0No
Bodyside stripes0No
235/55ZR17 tires400No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested82556%
Total Not Requested65044%
Interior Sport Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Special interior trim0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Interior Upgrade Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trip computer150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang GT Deluxe

Interior Upgrade Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trip computer150Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang GT Premium

Interior Upgrade Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trip computer150Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated front seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Automatic headlights125No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Alarm100No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400No
Body kit0No
205/50VR17 tires400No
Total Requested140040%
Total Not Requested210060%

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