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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: $25,943

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $3,207

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,932

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $2,680

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092009
ModelMustangMustangMazda3
TrimV6 PremiumGT Premiums
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,520 $29,160 $18,135
Base Invoice $20,758 $26,734 $16,989
Safety and Security Package 995    
Pony Package 750    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 65    
Cargo net 55 55 40
All-weather floor mats 75 75 78
Bright-finished fuel door 135 135 100
Remote start 295 295 350
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 1,950
Leather seating surfaces 695    
Heated front seats 250    
Xenon HID headlights 525 525  
Comfort Group   575  
Rear spoiler   0 325
Alarm   375  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     200
Grand Touring Package     2,760
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.     1,335
Safety and Security Package 866    
Pony Package 653    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 37    
Cargo net 48 48 32
All-weather floor mats 65 65 62
Bright-finished fuel door 117 117 80
Remote start 257 257 280
Navigation system 1,736 1,736 1,677
Leather seating surfaces 605    
Heated front seats 218    
Xenon HID headlights 457 457  
Comfort Group   500  
Rear spoiler   0 260
Alarm   326  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     160
Grand Touring Package     2,574
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.     1,148
Options (change) 5,835 4,030 7,138
Options (change) 5,059 3,506 6,273
Destination 795 795 670
Total Price $29,150 $33,985 $25,943
Total Invoice $26,612 $31,035 $23,932

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,987
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,245
Model Year200920092009
ModelMustangMustangMazda3
TrimV6 PremiumGT Premiums
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6300hp V8156hp I4
TransmissionM5M5M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 6500, 6222, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-17235/55-17205/50-17
Total Price$29,150$33,985$25,943
Adjustments for Features0-450-2,780
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,150$33,535$23,163
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,385$0
Total Invoice$26,612$31,035$23,932
Adjustments for Features0-411-2,565
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,612$30,624$21,367
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,012$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year200920092009
ModelMustangMustangMazda3
TrimV6 PremiumGT Premiums
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0$0
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200
Tilt steering wheel, manual$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
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Interior air filter  $0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings  $75
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights  $125
Compass $0$0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Outside temperature display  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
No leather in second row$-300$-300 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$495$945$3,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$450$2,780
Value of Feature Adjustments0-411-2,565

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20092009
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

Safety and Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Alarm100No
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested50080%
Total Not Requested12520%
Pony Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Chrome grille (optional)0No
Bodyside stripes0No
235/55ZR17 tires400No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested32545%
Total Not Requested40055%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang GT 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%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Automatic headlights125No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400No
Body kit0No
205/50VR17 tires400No
Total Requested210060%
Total Not Requested140040%
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Total Requested20014%
Total Not Requested125086%

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