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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: $3,285

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082008202120212021
ModelMustangMustangMustangMustangMazda3Mazda3Mazda3
TrimV6 PremiumGT DeluxeGT PremiumShelby GT500PremiumTurboPremium Plus
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,880 $26,240 $27,420 $42,330 $27,000 $30,050 $32,600
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 50 50
All-weather floor mats 75 75 75   100 100 100
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         125 125 125
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         325 325 325
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 40 40
All-weather floor mats 65 65 65   80 80 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         100 100 100
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         260 260 260
Options (change) 3,635 2,825 2,575 1,410 600 600 600
Options (change) 3,144 2,459 2,242 1,228 480 480 480
Destination 795 795 795 795 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300 0 0 0
Total Price $25,310 $29,860 $30,790 $45,835 $28,595 $31,645 $34,195

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda Mazda3 Premium
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,145
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,927
Model Year2008200820082008202120212021
ModelMustangMustangMustangMustangMazda3Mazda3Mazda3
TrimV6 PremiumGT DeluxeGT PremiumShelby GT500PremiumTurboPremium Plus
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6300hp V8300hp V8500hp V8186hp I4250hp I4250hp I4
TransmissionM5M5M5M6T6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 680, 4500, 6500, 8?, 12?, 12?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/65-16235/55-17235/55-17255/45-18215/45-18215/45-18215/45-18
Total Price$25,310$29,860$30,790$45,835$28,595$31,645$34,195
Adjustments for Features-4250-600-560-8,855-10,555-10,555
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,885$29,860$30,190$45,275$19,740$21,090$23,640
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,975$5,305$20,390$0$1,350$3,900

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Features Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year2008200820082008202120212021
ModelMustangMustangMustangMustangMazda3Mazda3Mazda3
TrimV6 PremiumGT DeluxeGT PremiumShelby GT500PremiumTurboPremium Plus
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0$0    
6-speed manual   $150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100$1100$1100
RWD$0$0$0$0   
FWD    $0  
AWD     $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed    $850$850$850
Cruise control$150$150$150$150   
Power rear side windows    $200$200$200
Proximity key    $250$250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener    $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist    $25$25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0$0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial    $200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed    $200$200$200
Blind spot warning system    $200$200$200
Brake assist    $50$50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100$100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor    $150$150$150
Following distance indicator    $25$25$25
Forward collision warning    $200$200$200
G-vectoring control    $100$100$100
Knee airbag, driver    $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger    $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based    $200$200$200
Lane departure warning    $200$200$200
Pedestrian detection    $50$50$50
Rearview camera    $200$200$200
Side curtain airbags    $350$350$350
Stability control    $400$400$400
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40$40 $40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder    $25$25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front    $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control    $125$125$125
Interior air filter    $0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers    $175$175$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$900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support    $100$100$100
App support    $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support    $100$100$100
Audio controls on steering wheel    $125$125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325 $325$325   
CD player $125     
HD radio    $50$50$50
iPod integration$100$100$100$100   
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50   
Satellite radio$200 $200$200$200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25$25$25
USB port    $25$25$25
Voice control for audio system    $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights    $200$200$200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150   $150$150$150
Automatic headlights    $125$125$125
Boost gauge   $75   
Compass$0      
Fog lights $125$125$125   
Head-up display (HUD)    $350$350$350
Illuminated visor mirror, driver    $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger    $50$50$50
LED headlights    $1000$1000$1000
Outside temperature display    $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights    $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors    $25$25$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$75$75
Aluminum trim$100$100$100$100   
Center armrest(s), second row    $50$50$50
Heated front seats$200 $200 $200$200$200
Memory system, driver seat    $200$200$200
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300$-300   
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100      
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100      
Power recliner, driver seat    $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100      
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$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$100$100
Total Value of Features$2,635$2,210$2,810$2,770$11,065$12,765$12,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$425$0$600$560$8,855$10,555$10,555
Value of Feature Adjustments-3910-551-508-457-492-455

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20082021
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.3,101 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%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Turbo

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

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Premium Plus

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

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