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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: $25,645

Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring   
Difference: $5,650

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,330

Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring   
Difference: $4,488

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120132013
ModelMustangMustangMazda3Mazda3
TrimV6 PremiumGT Premiumi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,845 $32,845 $22,800 $24,350
Base Invoice $23,965 $30,265 $21,805 $23,287
Electronics Package 2,340 2,340    
Remote start 345 345 350 350
Xenon HID headlights 525 525    
Security Package 395 395    
Pony Package 995      
Rear spoiler   0    
Tech Package     1,500  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     200 200
Electronics Package 2,036 2,036    
Remote start 300 300 280 280
Xenon HID headlights 457 457    
Security Package 344 344    
Pony Package 866      
Rear spoiler   0    
Tech Package     1,290  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     160 160
Options (change) 4,600 3,605 2,050 550
Options (change) 4,003 3,137 1,730 440
Destination 850 850 795 795
Total Price $31,295 $37,300 $25,645 $25,695
Total Invoice $28,818 $34,252 $24,330 $24,522

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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: $8,485
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,178
Model Year2011201120132013
ModelMustangMustangMazda3Mazda3
TrimV6 PremiumGT Premiumi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine305hp V6412hp V8155hp I4167hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 8500, 8265, 10265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/50-18205/55-16205/50-17
Total Price$31,295$37,300$25,645$25,695
Adjustments for Features0-150-2,835-2,835
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,295$37,150$22,810$22,860
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,855$0$50
Total Invoice$28,818$34,252$24,330$24,522
Adjustments for Features0-138-2,690-2,706
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,818$34,114$21,640$21,816
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,296$0$176

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Features Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year2011201120132013
ModelMustangMustangMazda3Mazda3
TrimV6 PremiumGT Premiumi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Proximity key  $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Brake assist  $50$50
Safety key$5$5  
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300  
Exterior 
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
Media drive$15$15  
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound  $250$250
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0$0
Heated mirrors  $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Outside temperature display  $50$50
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$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  
Heated front seats  $200$200
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Metal pedals$75$75  
No leather in second row$-300$-300  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Polished alloy wheels$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Total Value of Features$1,365$1,515$4,200$4,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$150$2,835$2,835
Value of Feature Adjustments0-138-2,690-2,706

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20112013
ModelMustangMazda3
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.1 in103.9 in
Length188.1 in180.9 in
Width73.9 in69.1 in
Height55.6 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,454 lb.2,873 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom34.7 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.6 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.8 in52.2 in
Row 2 Legroom29.8 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume13.4 ft311.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Mustang V6 Premium

Electronics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested97592%
Total Not Requested908%
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 control125Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested97592%
Total Not Requested908%
Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Alarm100No
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested125100%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested115067%
Total Not Requested57533%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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