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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: $22,590

Ford Mustang V6 Deluxe   
Difference: $1,430

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,824

Ford Mustang V6 Deluxe   
Difference: $2,195

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006200620062018
ModelMustangMustangMustangMustangMazda3
TrimV6 DeluxeV6 PremiumGT DeluxeGT PremiumGrand Touring
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,115 $20,090 $25,140 $26,320 $23,145
Base Invoice $17,703 $18,581 $23,126 $24,188 $22,144
Interior Upgrade Package 450 450 450 450  
Machined alloy wheels 100        
Antilock brakes (ABS) 775 775      
Power driver seat 365        
Front side airbags 370 370 370 370  
Leather seating surfaces 695 695 695    
Rear spoiler     0 0  
Interior Upgrade Package 392 392 392 392  
Machined alloy wheels 90        
Antilock brakes (ABS) 674 674      
Power driver seat 318        
Front side airbags 322 322 322 322  
Leather seating surfaces 605 605 605    
Rear spoiler     0 0  
Options (change) 2,755 2,290 1,515 820 0
Options (change) 2,401 1,993 1,319 714 0
Destination 720 720 720 720 875
Total Price $22,590 $23,100 $27,375 $27,860 $24,020
Total Invoice $20,824 $21,294 $25,165 $25,622 $23,019

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,700
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,680
Model Year20062006200620062018
ModelMustangMustangMustangMustangMazda3
TrimV6 DeluxeV6 PremiumGT DeluxeGT PremiumGrand Touring
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6210hp V6300hp V8300hp V8184hp I4
TransmissionM5M5M5M5M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 4500, 880, 4500, 8?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/65-16215/65-16235/55-17235/55-17215/45-18
Total Price$22,590$23,100$27,375$27,860$24,020
Adjustments for Features0-250-650-900-6,130
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,590$22,850$26,725$26,960$17,890
Cost Above Minimum$0$260$4,135$4,370$0
Total Invoice$20,824$21,294$25,165$25,622$23,019
Adjustments for Features0-230-598-828-5,875
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,824$21,064$24,567$24,794$17,144
Cost Above Minimum$0$240$3,743$3,970$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20062006200620062018
ModelMustangMustangMustangMustangMazda3
TrimV6 DeluxeV6 PremiumGT DeluxeGT PremiumGrand Touring
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0$0$0 
6-speed manual    $150
RWD$0$0$0$0 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows    $200
Proximity key    $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist    $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0
Automatic braking, low-speed    $200
Blind spot warning system    $200
Brake assist    $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100
G-vectoring control    $100
Rearview camera    $200
Side curtain airbags    $350
Stability control    $400
Tire-pressure monitor    $75
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder    $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front    $200
Dual-zone climate control    $125
Interior air filter    $0
Rain-sensing wipers    $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300 
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)    $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Rear spoiler  $200$200 
Sunroof    $900
Infotainment 
App support    $0
Audio controls on steering wheel    $125
Aux input    $50
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25
Bluetooth cell phone link    $100
CD changer, in-dash $325 $325 
CD player$125 $125  
HD radio    $50
MP3-compatible player $50 $50 
Satellite radio    $200
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25
Surround sound    $250
Voice control for audio system    $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights    $125
Digital instruments    $0
Fog lights  $125$125$125
Head-up display (HUD)    $350
Heated mirrors    $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver    $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger    $50
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only    $750
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 
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 
Power recliner, driver seat    $100
Power tilt 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 
Total Value of Features$1,020$1,270$1,670$1,920$7,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$650$900$6,130
Value of Feature Adjustments0-230-598-828-5,875

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20062018
ModelMustangMazda3
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.1 in106.3 in
Length187.6 in180.3 in
Width73.9 in70.7 in
Height55.4 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,374 lb.2,900 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.6 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom34.7 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in54.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.8 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom30.3 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft312.4 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 seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested15043%
Total Not Requested20057%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang V6 Premium

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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