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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: $24,955

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $2,705

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,968

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $2,378

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082007
ModelMustangMustangMustangMazda3
TrimV6 PremiumGT PremiumShelby GT500s
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,880 $27,420 $42,330 $17,190
Base Invoice $19,362 $25,248 $38,244 $16,094
Comfort Group 575      
Leather seating surfaces 0      
Pony Package 750      
Safety and Security Package 995      
Interior Upgrade Package 460 460    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 65      
Cargo net 55 55   40
All-weather floor mats 75 75   60
Remote start 295 295   350
Satellite radio 195 195 195 430
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 1,995 1,750
Xenon HID headlights 525 525 525  
Rear spoiler   0   325
Heated front seats   250    
Alarm   325    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       175
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.       1,335
Grand Touring Package       2,705
Comfort Group 500      
Leather seating surfaces 0      
Pony Package 653      
Safety and Security Package 866      
Interior Upgrade Package 400 400    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 37      
Cargo net 48 48   32
All-weather floor mats 65 65   48
Remote start 257 257   280
Satellite radio 170 170 170 344
Navigation system 1,736 1,736 1,736 1,505
Xenon HID headlights 457 457 457  
Rear spoiler   0   260
Heated front seats   218    
Alarm   283    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       140
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.       1,148
Grand Touring Package       2,522
Options (change) 5,985 4,175 2,715 7,170
Options (change) 5,189 3,634 2,363 6,279
Destination 795 795 795 595
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0
Total Price $27,660 $32,390 $47,140 $24,955
Total Invoice $25,346 $29,677 $42,702 $22,968

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,655
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,174
Model Year2008200820082007
ModelMustangMustangMustangMazda3
TrimV6 PremiumGT PremiumShelby GT500s
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6300hp V8500hp V8156hp I4
TransmissionM5M5M6M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 6500, 6500, 8222, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-17235/55-17255/45-18205/50-17
Total Price$27,660$32,390$47,140$24,955
Adjustments for Features-190-400-2,140
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,470$32,350$47,140$22,815
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,880$19,670$0
Total Invoice$25,346$29,677$42,702$22,968
Adjustments for Features-174-370-1,970
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,172$29,640$42,702$20,998
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,468$17,530$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year2008200820082007
ModelMustangMustangMustangMazda3
TrimV6 PremiumGT PremiumShelby GT500s
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0 $0
6-speed manual  $150 
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows   $200
Remote start$150$150 $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$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
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40 $40
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200
Interior air filter   $0
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300 
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside moldings   $75
Front splitter spoiler  $200 
Sunroof   $900
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel   $125
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  $150
Automatic headlights   $125
Boost gauge  $75 
Compass$0  $0
Outside temperature display   $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
All-weather floor mats$75$75 $75
Aluminum trim$100$100$100 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50
Heated front seats$200$200 $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$1,740$1,590$1,550$3,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$190$40$0$2,140
Value of Feature Adjustments-174-370-1,970

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20082007
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 Premium

Comfort Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Compass0Yes
Total Requested35054%
Total Not Requested30046%
Pony Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Chrome grille (optional)0No
Bodyside stripes0No
235/55ZR17 tires400No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested32545%
Total Not Requested40055%
Safety and Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Alarm100No
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested50080%
Total Not Requested12520%
Interior Upgrade Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trip computer150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100No
Auxiliary gauges0No
Door sill trim plates100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang GT Premium

Interior Upgrade Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trip computer150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100No
Auxiliary gauges0No
Door sill trim plates100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Total Requested20014%
Total Not Requested125086%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Automatic headlights125No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400No
Body kit0No
205/50VR17 tires400No
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350No
Total Requested220056%
Total Not Requested175044%

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