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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: $25,840

Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring   
Difference: $3,705

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,443

Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring   
Difference: $2,513

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920122012
ModelMustangMustangMazda3Mazda3
TrimV6 PremiumGT Premiumi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,520 $29,160 $22,550 $22,900
Base Invoice $20,758 $26,734 $21,568 $21,901
Safety and Security Package 995      
Pony Package 750      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 65      
Cargo net 55 55 40 40
All-weather floor mats 75 75 80 80
Bright-finished fuel door 135 135 100 100
Remote start 295 295 350 350
Bluetooth cell phone link 395 395    
Navigation system 1,995 1,995    
Leather seating surfaces 695      
Heated front seats 250      
Xenon HID headlights 525 525    
Comfort Group   575    
Rear spoiler   0    
Alarm   375    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     200 200
Tech Package     1,400 1,400
Fog lights     325  
Safety and Security Package 866      
Pony Package 653      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 37      
Cargo net 48 48 32 32
All-weather floor mats 65 65 64 64
Bright-finished fuel door 117 117 80 80
Remote start 257 257 280 280
Bluetooth cell phone link 344 344    
Navigation system 1,736 1,736    
Leather seating surfaces 605      
Heated front seats 218      
Xenon HID headlights 457 457    
Comfort Group   500    
Rear spoiler   0    
Alarm   326    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     160 160
Tech Package     1,204 1,204
Fog lights     260  
Options (change) 6,230 4,425 2,495 2,170
Options (change) 5,403 3,850 2,080 1,820
Destination 795 795 795 795
Total Price $29,545 $34,380 $25,840 $25,865
Total Invoice $26,956 $31,379 $24,443 $24,516

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,935
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,514
Model Year2009200920122012
ModelMustangMustangMazda3Mazda3
TrimV6 PremiumGT Premiumi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6300hp V8155hp I4167hp I4
TransmissionM5M5T6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 6500, 6265, 10265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-17235/55-17205/55-16205/50-17
Total Price$29,545$34,380$25,840$25,865
Adjustments for Features0-450-4,230-4,080
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,545$33,930$21,610$21,785
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,385$0$175
Total Invoice$26,956$31,379$24,443$24,516
Adjustments for Features0-411-4,001-3,867
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,956$30,968$20,442$20,649
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,012$0$207

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Features Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year2009200920122012
ModelMustangMustangMazda3Mazda3
TrimV6 PremiumGT Premiumi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
6-speed manual   $150
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Proximity key   $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Brake assist  $50$50
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Stability control  $400$400
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Exterior 
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
Surround sound  $250$250
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Compass $0$0$0
Heated mirrors  $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Outside temperature display  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
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$50
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
No leather in second row$-300$-300  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Total Value of Features$870$1,320$5,100$4,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$450$4,230$4,080
Value of Feature Adjustments0-411-4,001-3,867

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20092012
ModelMustangMazda3
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.1 in103.9 in
Length187.6 in180.9 in
Width73.9 in69.1 in
Height55.4 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,374 lb.2,873 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.6 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom34.7 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.8 in52.2 in
Row 2 Legroom30.3 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft311.8 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 i Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested70051%
Total Not Requested67549%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested70051%
Total Not Requested67549%

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