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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: $25,720

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $6,085

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,400

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $4,884

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012
ModelMustangMustangMazda3
TrimV6 PremiumGT Premiums Grand Touring
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,310 $33,710 $22,900
Base Invoice $24,399 $31,059 $21,901
Electronics Package 2,340 2,340  
Temporary spare tire 100    
Remote start 345 345 350
Xenon HID headlights 920 920  
Pony Package 995    
Rear spoiler   0  
Tech Package     1,400
Universal garage door opener     75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     200
Electronics Package 2,036 2,036  
Temporary spare tire 87    
Remote start 300 300 280
Xenon HID headlights 801 801  
Pony Package 866    
Rear spoiler   0  
Tech Package     1,204
Universal garage door opener     60
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     160
Options (change) 4,700 3,605 2,025
Options (change) 4,090 3,137 1,704
Destination 795 795 795
Total Price $31,805 $38,110 $25,720
Total Invoice $29,284 $34,991 $24,400

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,365
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,047
Model Year201220122012
ModelMustangMustangMazda3
TrimV6 PremiumGT Premiums Grand Touring
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine305hp V6412hp V8167hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 8500, 8265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/50-18205/50-17
Total Price$31,805$38,110$25,720
Adjustments for Features00-2,280
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,805$38,110$23,440
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,305$0
Total Invoice$29,284$34,991$24,400
Adjustments for Features00-2,163
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,284$34,991$22,237
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,707$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201220122012
ModelMustangMustangMazda3
TrimV6 PremiumGT Premiums Grand Touring
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$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
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist  $50
Safety key$5$5 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Exterior 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio$50$50 
Media drive$15$15 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound  $250
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
Heated mirrors  $25
Outside temperature display  $50
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Heated front seats  $200
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Metal pedals$75$75 
No leather in second row$-300$-300 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$1,645$1,645$3,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$2,280
Value of Feature Adjustments00-2,163

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20122012
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 Weight3,448 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 radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested92587%
Total Not Requested14013%
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 radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested92587%
Total Not Requested14013%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s 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
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested82560%
Total Not Requested55040%

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