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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: $25,765

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $4,385

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,415

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $3,429

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122018
ModelMustangMustangMazda3
TrimV6 PremiumGT PremiumGrand Touring
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,310 $33,710 $23,145
Base Invoice $24,399 $31,059 $22,144
Security Package 695 695  
Rearview camera 385 385  
Temporary spare tire 100    
Remote start 345 345 550
Xenon HID headlights 525 525  
Pony Package 995    
Rear spoiler   0  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     325
Door sill trim plates     125
Interior ambient lighting     250
Obstacle detection, rear     495
Security Package 605 605  
Rearview camera 335 335  
Temporary spare tire 87    
Remote start 300 300 440
Xenon HID headlights 457 457  
Pony Package 866    
Rear spoiler   0  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     260
Door sill trim plates     100
Interior ambient lighting     200
Obstacle detection, rear     396
Options (change) 3,045 1,950 1,745
Options (change) 2,650 1,697 1,396
Destination 795 795 875
Total Price $30,150 $36,455 $25,765
Total Invoice $27,844 $33,551 $24,415

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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: $7,630
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,504
Model Year201220122018
ModelMustangMustangMazda3
TrimV6 PremiumGT PremiumGrand Touring
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine305hp V6412hp V8184hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 8500, 8?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/50-18215/45-18
Total Price$30,150$36,455$25,765
Adjustments for Features00-3,245
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,150$36,455$22,520
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,305$0
Total Invoice$27,844$33,551$24,415
Adjustments for Features00-3,075
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,844$33,551$21,340
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,707$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201220122018
ModelMustangMustangMazda3
TrimV6 PremiumGT PremiumGrand 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 
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
Safety key$5$5 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
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 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)  $0
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
App support  $0
CD player$125$125 
HD radio  $50
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
Surround sound  $250
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Digital instruments  $0
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
Heated mirrors  $25
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Outside temperature display  $50
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
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 
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$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$2,280$2,280$5,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$3,245
Value of Feature Adjustments00-3,075

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20122018
ModelMustangMazda3
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.1 in106.3 in
Length188.1 in180.3 in
Width73.9 in70.7 in
Height55.6 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,448 lb.2,900 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom34.7 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.6 in54.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.8 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom29.8 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume13.4 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Mustang V6 Premium

Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested25067%
Total Not Requested12533%
Pony Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome grille (optional)0No
235/50WR18 tires400No
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested27531%
Total Not Requested60069%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang GT Premium

Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested25067%
Total Not Requested12533%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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