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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: $25,725

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $5,570

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,758

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $5,060

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112009
ModelMustangMustangMazda3
TrimV6 PremiumGT Premiums
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,845 $32,845 $18,135
Base Invoice $23,965 $30,265 $16,989
Electronics Package 2,340 2,340  
Remote start 345 345 350
Xenon HID headlights 525 525  
Security Package 395 395  
Pony Package 995    
Rear spoiler   0 325
Grand Touring Package     2,760
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     200
Navigation system     1,950
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.     1,335
Electronics Package 2,036 2,036  
Remote start 300 300 280
Xenon HID headlights 457 457  
Security Package 344 344  
Pony Package 866    
Rear spoiler   0 260
Grand Touring Package     2,574
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     160
Navigation system     1,677
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.     1,148
Options (change) 4,600 3,605 6,920
Options (change) 4,003 3,137 6,099
Destination 850 850 670
Total Price $31,295 $37,300 $25,725
Total Invoice $28,818 $34,252 $23,758

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,905
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,293
Model Year201120112009
ModelMustangMustangMazda3
TrimV6 PremiumGT Premiums
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine305hp V6412hp V8156hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 8500, 8222, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/50-18205/50-17
Total Price$31,295$37,300$25,725
Adjustments for Features0-150-1,335
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,295$37,150$24,390
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,855$0
Total Invoice$28,818$34,252$23,758
Adjustments for Features0-138-1,233
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,818$34,114$22,525
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,296$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201120112009
ModelMustangMustangMazda3
TrimV6 PremiumGT Premiums
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
5-speed manual  $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 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist  $50
Safety key$5$5 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter  $0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings  $75
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio$50$50 
Media drive$15$15 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Outside temperature display  $50
Spotter mirror(s)$50$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 
Heated front seats  $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Metal pedals$75$75 
No leather in second row$-300$-300 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$1,965$2,115$3,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$150$1,335
Value of Feature Adjustments0-138-1,233

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20112009
ModelMustangMazda3
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.1 in103.9 in
Length188.1 in178.3 in
Width73.9 in69.1 in
Height55.6 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,454 lb.2,759 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in54.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom34.7 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.6 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.8 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom29.8 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume13.4 ft311.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Mustang V6 Premium

Electronics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested80075%
Total Not Requested26525%
Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Alarm100No
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested125100%
Pony Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Polished alloy wheels0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome grille (optional)0No
235/50WR18 tires400No
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested47554%
Total Not Requested40046%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang GT Premium

Electronics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested80075%
Total Not Requested26525%
Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Alarm100No
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested125100%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
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, front200Yes
Heated front seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Body kit0No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
205/50VR17 tires400No
Total Requested262575%
Total Not Requested87525%
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1450100%

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