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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: $25,420

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $1,245

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,139

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $311

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092018
ModelMustangMustangMazda3
TrimV6 PremiumGT PremiumGrand Touring
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,520 $29,160 $23,145
Base Invoice $20,758 $26,734 $22,144
Safety and Security Package 995    
Bluetooth cell phone link 395 395  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 65    
Cargo net 55 55 50
All-weather floor mats 75 75 100
Remote start 295 295 550
Heated front seats 250    
Leather seating surfaces 695    
Xenon HID headlights 525 525  
Comfort Group   575  
Alarm   375  
Rear spoiler   0  
Door sill trim plates     125
Interior ambient lighting     250
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     325
Safety and Security Package 866    
Bluetooth cell phone link 344 344  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 37    
Cargo net 48 48 40
All-weather floor mats 65 65 80
Remote start 257 257 440
Heated front seats 218    
Leather seating surfaces 605    
Xenon HID headlights 457 457  
Comfort Group   500  
Alarm   326  
Rear spoiler   0  
Door sill trim plates     100
Interior ambient lighting     200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     260
Options (change) 3,350 2,295 1,400
Options (change) 2,897 1,997 1,120
Destination 795 795 875
Total Price $26,665 $32,250 $25,420
Total Invoice $24,450 $29,526 $24,139

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,550
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,349
Model Year200920092018
ModelMustangMustangMazda3
TrimV6 PremiumGT PremiumGrand Touring
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6300hp V8184hp I4
TransmissionM5M5M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 6500, 6?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/65-16235/55-17215/45-18
Total Price$26,665$32,250$25,420
Adjustments for Features0-775-5,305
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,665$31,475$20,115
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,810$0
Total Invoice$24,450$29,526$24,139
Adjustments for Features0-710-5,038
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,450$28,816$19,101
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,366$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year200920092018
ModelMustangMustangMazda3
TrimV6 PremiumGT PremiumGrand Touring
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0 
6-speed manual  $150
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200
Proximity key  $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$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, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist  $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
G-vectoring control  $100
Rearview camera  $200
Side curtain airbags  $350
Stability control  $400
Cargo Management 
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 
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)  $0
Rear spoiler $200 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
HD radio  $50
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound  $250
USB port  $25
Voice control for audio system  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights  $125
Compass $0 
Digital instruments  $0
Fog lights $125$125
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
Heated mirrors  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Outside temperature display  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
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 recliner, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$1,470$2,245$6,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$775$5,305
Value of Feature Adjustments0-710-5,038

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20092018
ModelMustangMazda3
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.1 in106.3 in
Length187.6 in180.3 in
Width73.9 in70.7 in
Height55.4 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,374 lb.2,900 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.6 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom34.7 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in54.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.8 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom30.3 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft312.4 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%

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
Compass0No
Total Requested35054%
Total Not Requested30046%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring

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

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