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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: $27,375

Ford Mustang V6 Premium   
Difference: $1,070

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112011202120212021
ModelMustangMustangMustangMazda3Mazda3Mazda3
TrimV6 PremiumGT PremiumShelby GT500PremiumTurboPremium Plus
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,845 $32,845 $48,645 $27,000 $30,050 $32,600
Rearview camera 385 385        
Rear spoiler 295 0        
Xenon HID headlights   525        
Security Package   395        
Door sill trim plates       125 125 125
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       325 325 325
Rearview camera 335 335        
Rear spoiler 257 0        
Xenon HID headlights   457        
Security Package   344        
Door sill trim plates       100 100 100
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       260 260 260
Options (change) 680 1,305 0 450 450 450
Options (change) 592 1,136 0 360 360 360
Destination 850 850 850 995 995 995
Total Price $27,375 $35,000 $49,495 $28,445 $31,495 $34,045

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda Mazda3 Premium
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,030
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,474
Model Year201120112011202120212021
ModelMustangMustangMustangMazda3Mazda3Mazda3
TrimV6 PremiumGT PremiumShelby GT500PremiumTurboPremium Plus
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine305hp V6412hp V8550hp V8186hp I4250hp I4250hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6T6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 8500, 8500, 8?, 12?, 12?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-17235/50-18255/40-19215/45-18215/45-18215/45-18
Total Price$27,375$35,000$49,495$28,445$31,495$34,045
Adjustments for Features0-925-600-8,100-9,800-9,800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,375$34,075$48,895$20,345$21,695$24,245
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,700$21,520$0$1,350$3,900

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Features Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201120112011202120212021
ModelMustangMustangMustangMazda3Mazda3Mazda3
TrimV6 PremiumGT PremiumShelby GT500PremiumTurboPremium Plus
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100$1100$1100
RWD$0$0$0   
FWD   $0  
AWD    $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850$850$850
Cruise control$150$150$150   
Power rear side windows   $200$200$200
Proximity key   $250$250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener   $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200$200$200
Blind spot warning system   $200$200$200
Brake assist   $50$50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100$100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor   $150$150$150
Following distance indicator   $25$25$25
Forward collision warning   $200$200$200
G-vectoring control   $100$100$100
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200$200$200
Lane departure warning   $200$200$200
Pedestrian detection   $50$50$50
Rearview camera$200$200 $200$200$200
Safety key$5$5$5   
Side curtain airbags   $350$350$350
Temporary spare tire $150 $150$150$150
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0   
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control   $125$125$125
Interior air filter   $0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers   $175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300   
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25$25
Front splitter spoiler  $200   
Rear spoiler$200$200$200   
Sunroof   $900$900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100$100$100
App support   $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support   $100$100$100
CD player$125$125$125   
HD radio   $50$50$50
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50   
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25$25   
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25$25
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25   
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200$200$200
Automatic headlights $125 $125$125$125
Boost gauge  $75   
Compass  $0   
Fog lights $125    
Head-up display (HUD)   $350$350$350
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150   
LED headlights   $1000$1000$1000
Outside temperature display   $50$50$50
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50$50   
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10   
Xenon HID headlights $500$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100$100   
Center armrest(s), second row   $50$50$50
Heated front seats   $200$200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150$150$150
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200$200
Metal pedals$75$75$75   
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300   
Power recliner, driver seat   $100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0   
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0    
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$1,700$2,625$2,300$9,800$11,500$11,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$925$600$8,100$9,800$9,800
Value of Feature Adjustments0-852-544-386-422-390

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20112021
ModelMustangMazda3
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.1 in107.3 in
Length188.1 in183.5 in
Width73.9 in70.7 in
Height55.6 in56.9 in
Curb Weight3,454 lb.3,101 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom34.7 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.6 in53.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.8 in50.9 in
Row 2 Legroom29.8 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume13.4 ft313.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Mustang GT Premium

Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Alarm100No
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested125100%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Premium

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

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Turbo

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

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Premium Plus

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

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