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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: $19,450

Mazda Mazda3 i   
Difference: $2,375

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,157

Mazda Mazda3 i   
Difference: $2,001

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062006200620102010
ModelMustangMustangMustangMustangMazda3Mazda3
TrimV6 DeluxeV6 PremiumGT DeluxeGT Premiumis
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,115 $20,090 $25,140 $26,320 $15,295 $19,040
Base Invoice $17,703 $18,581 $23,126 $24,188 $14,341 $17,838
Antilock brakes (ABS) 775          
Interior Upgrade Package 450 450 450 450    
Machined alloy wheels 100          
Sport Appearance Package 295          
Front side airbags 370 370 370 370    
Pony Package   1,195        
Rear spoiler     0 0    
Touring Package         2,580  
Fog lights         325  
CD changer, in-dash         500 500
Antilock brakes (ABS) 674          
Interior Upgrade Package 392 392 392 392    
Machined alloy wheels 90          
Sport Appearance Package 257          
Front side airbags 322 322 322 322    
Pony Package   1,040        
Rear spoiler     0 0    
Touring Package         2,406  
Fog lights         260  
CD changer, in-dash         400 400
Options (change) 1,990 2,015 820 820 3,405 500
Options (change) 1,735 1,754 714 714 3,066 400
Destination 720 720 720 720 750 750
Total Price $21,825 $22,825 $26,680 $27,860 $19,450 $20,290
Total Invoice $20,158 $21,055 $24,560 $25,622 $18,157 $18,988

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,750
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,285
Model Year200620062006200620102010
ModelMustangMustangMustangMustangMazda3Mazda3
TrimV6 DeluxeV6 PremiumGT DeluxeGT Premiumis
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6210hp V6300hp V8300hp V8148hp I4167hp I4
TransmissionM5M5M5M5M5M6
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)215/65-16235/55-17235/55-17235/55-17205/55-16205/50-17
Total Price$21,825$22,825$26,680$27,860$19,450$20,290
Adjustments for Features0-725-800-1,950-1,375-2,105
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,825$22,100$25,880$25,910$18,075$18,185
Cost Above Minimum$0$275$4,055$4,085$0$110
Total Invoice$20,158$21,055$24,560$25,622$18,157$18,988
Adjustments for Features0-669-736-1,793-1,284-1,970
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,158$20,386$23,824$23,829$16,873$17,018
Cost Above Minimum$0$228$3,666$3,671$0$145

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Features Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year200620062006200620102010
ModelMustangMustangMustangMustangMazda3Mazda3
TrimV6 DeluxeV6 PremiumGT DeluxeGT Premiumis
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0$0$0$0 
6-speed manual     $150
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
Stability control    $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor    $75$75
Climate Control 
Interior air filter    $0$0
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25$25
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200 $200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel    $125$125
Aux input    $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link    $100$100
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
Illuminated visor mirror, driver     $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger     $50
Outside temperature display    $50$50
Trip computer$150$150$150$150 $150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100$100$100  
Center armrest(s), second row    $50$50
Leather seating surfaces   $900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   $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$1,295$2,020$2,095$3,245$2,670$3,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$725$800$1,950$1,375$2,105
Value of Feature Adjustments0-669-736-1,793-1,284-1,970

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20062010
ModelMustangMazda3
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.1 in103.9 in
Length187.6 in180.7 in
Width73.9 in69.1 in
Height55.4 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,374 lb.2,964 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom34.7 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom30.3 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft311.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Mustang V6 Deluxe

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 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 i

Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400No
Air conditioning900Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Outside temperature display50No
Interior air filter0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested200068%
Total Not Requested92532%

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