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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: $22,885

Ford Mustang V6 Deluxe   
Difference: $785

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,081

Ford Mustang V6 Deluxe   
Difference: $1,542

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062006200620122012
ModelMustangMustangMustangMustangMazda3Mazda3
TrimV6 DeluxeV6 PremiumGT DeluxeGT Premiumi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,115 $20,090 $25,140 $26,320 $22,550 $22,900
Base Invoice $17,703 $18,581 $23,126 $24,188 $21,568 $21,901
Antilock brakes (ABS) 775          
Interior Upgrade Package 450 450 450 450    
Machined alloy wheels 100          
Sport Appearance Package 295          
Power driver seat 365          
Front side airbags 370 370 370 370    
Leather seating surfaces 695 695 695      
Pony Package   1,195        
Rear spoiler     0 0    
Fog lights         325  
Antilock brakes (ABS) 674          
Interior Upgrade Package 392 392 392 392    
Machined alloy wheels 90          
Sport Appearance Package 257          
Power driver seat 318          
Front side airbags 322 322 322 322    
Leather seating surfaces 605 605 605      
Pony Package   1,040        
Rear spoiler     0 0    
Fog lights         260  
Options (change) 3,050 2,710 1,515 820 325 0
Options (change) 2,658 2,359 1,319 714 260 0
Destination 720 720 720 720 795 795
Total Price $22,885 $23,520 $27,375 $27,860 $23,670 $23,695
Total Invoice $21,081 $21,660 $25,165 $25,622 $22,623 $22,696

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,045
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,074
Model Year200620062006200620122012
ModelMustangMustangMustangMustangMazda3Mazda3
TrimV6 DeluxeV6 PremiumGT DeluxeGT Premiumi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6210hp V6300hp V8300hp V8155hp I4167hp I4
TransmissionM5M5M5M5T6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 4500, 880, 4500, 8265, 10265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/65-16235/55-17235/55-17235/55-17205/55-16205/50-17
Total Price$22,885$23,520$27,375$27,860$23,670$23,695
Adjustments for Features0-375-450-700-4,830-4,680
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,885$23,145$26,925$27,160$18,840$19,015
Cost Above Minimum$0$260$4,040$4,275$0$175
Total Invoice$21,081$21,660$25,165$25,622$22,623$22,696
Adjustments for Features0-345-414-644-4,616-4,483
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,081$21,315$24,751$24,978$18,007$18,213
Cost Above Minimum$0$234$3,670$3,897$0$206

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Features Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year200620062006200620122012
ModelMustangMustangMustangMustangMazda3Mazda3
TrimV6 DeluxeV6 PremiumGT DeluxeGT Premiumi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0$0$0  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100 
6-speed manual     $150
RWD$0$0$0$0  
FWD    $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows    $200$200
Proximity key     $250
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 
Automatic climate control, front     $200
Dual-zone climate control     $125
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
Sunroof    $900$900
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  
CD player$125 $125 $125$125
MP3-compatible player $50 $50$50$50
Navigation system    $600$600
Surround sound    $250$250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights $125$125$125$125$125
Heated mirrors    $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver    $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger    $50$50
Outside temperature display    $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors     $25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100$100$100  
Center armrest(s), second row    $50$50
Heated front seats    $200$200
Memory system, driver seat    $200$200
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat    $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$1,045$1,420$1,495$1,745$5,875$5,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$375$450$700$4,830$4,680
Value of Feature Adjustments0-345-414-644-4,616-4,483

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20062012
ModelMustangMazda3
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.1 in103.9 in
Length187.6 in180.9 in
Width73.9 in69.1 in
Height55.4 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,374 lb.2,873 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.6 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom34.7 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.8 in52.2 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%
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%

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%

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