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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: $25,310

Ford Mustang V6 Premium   
Difference: $2,710

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820082019
ModelMustangMustangMustangMustangMazda3
TrimV6 PremiumGT DeluxeGT PremiumShelby GT500Premium
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,880 $26,240 $27,420 $42,330 $26,500
Interior Upgrade Package 460 460 460    
Safety and Security Package 995        
Comfort Group 575        
Leather seating surfaces 0 695      
iPod integration 295 295 295 295  
Bluetooth cell phone link 395 395 395 395  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 65        
Cargo net 55 55 55   50
All-weather floor mats 75 75 75   100
Satellite radio 195   195 195  
Xenon HID headlights 525 525 525 525  
Alarm   325 325    
Rear spoiler   0 0    
Heated front seats     250    
Door sill trim plates         125
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         325
Interior Upgrade Package 400 400 400    
Safety and Security Package 866        
Comfort Group 500        
Leather seating surfaces 0 605      
iPod integration 257 257 257 257  
Bluetooth cell phone link 344 344 344 344  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 37        
Cargo net 48 48 48   40
All-weather floor mats 65 65 65   80
Satellite radio 170   170 170  
Xenon HID headlights 457 457 457 457  
Alarm   283 283    
Rear spoiler   0 0    
Heated front seats     218    
Door sill trim plates         100
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         260
Options (change) 3,635 2,825 2,575 1,410 600
Options (change) 3,144 2,459 2,242 1,228 480
Destination 795 795 795 795 920
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300 0
Total Price $25,310 $29,860 $30,790 $45,835 $28,020

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,920
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,962
Model Year20082008200820082019
ModelMustangMustangMustangMustangMazda3
TrimV6 PremiumGT DeluxeGT PremiumShelby GT500Premium
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6300hp V8300hp V8500hp V8186hp I4
TransmissionM5M5M5M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 680, 4500, 6500, 8?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/65-16235/55-17235/55-17255/45-18215/45-18
Total Price$25,310$29,860$30,790$45,835$28,020
Adjustments for Features-4250-600-560-9,055
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,885$29,860$30,190$45,275$18,965
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,975$5,305$20,390$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20082008200820082019
ModelMustangMustangMustangMustangMazda3
TrimV6 PremiumGT DeluxeGT PremiumShelby GT500Premium
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0$0  
6-speed manual   $150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100
RWD$0$0$0$0 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed    $850
Cruise control$150$150$150$150 
Power rear side windows    $200
Proximity key    $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250
Universal garage door opener    $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist    $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial    $200
Automatic braking, low-speed    $200
Blind spot warning system    $200
Brake assist    $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100
Driver drowsiness monitor    $150
Following distance indicator    $25
Forward collision warning    $200
G-vectoring control    $100
Knee airbag, driver    $75
Knee airbag, passenger    $75
Lane departure warning    $200
Lane keeping assist    $400
Pedestrian detection    $50
Rearview camera    $200
Side curtain airbags    $350
Stability control    $400
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40$40 $40
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$300 
Exterior 
Front splitter spoiler   $200 
Rear spoiler $200$200$200 
Sunroof    $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support    $100
App support    $0
Apple CarPlay support    $100
Audio controls on steering wheel    $125
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 $325$325 
CD player $125   
HD radio    $50
iPod integration$100$100$100$100 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50 
Satellite radio$200 $200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25
USB port    $25
Voice control for audio system    $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights    $200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150   $150
Automatic headlights    $125
Boost gauge   $75 
Compass$0    
Fog lights $125$125$125 
Head-up display (HUD)    $350
Illuminated visor mirror, driver    $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger    $50
LED headlights    $1000
Outside temperature display    $50
Steering-linked headlights    $150
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$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
All-weather floor mats$75$75$75 $75
Aluminum trim$100$100$100$100 
Center armrest(s), second row    $50
Heated front seats$200 $200 $200
Memory system, driver seat    $200
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300$-300 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100    
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100    
Power recliner, driver seat    $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350    
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$2,635$2,210$2,810$2,770$11,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$425$0$600$560$9,055
Value of Feature Adjustments-3910-551-508-452

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20082019
ModelMustangMazda3
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.1 in107.3 in
Length187.6 in183.5 in
Width73.9 in70.7 in
Height55.4 in56.9 in
Curb Weight3,374 lb.3,072 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.6 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom34.7 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in53.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.8 in50.9 in
Row 2 Legroom30.3 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft313.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Mustang V6 Premium

Interior Upgrade Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trip computer150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100No
Auxiliary gauges0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%
Safety and Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Alarm100No
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested50080%
Total Not Requested12520%
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
Compass0No
Total Requested35054%
Total Not Requested30046%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang GT Deluxe

Interior Upgrade Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trip computer150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100No
Auxiliary gauges0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%

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 plates100Yes
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Premium

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%

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