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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: $27,870

Mazda Mazda3 Premium   
Difference: $1,635

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122019
ModelMustangMustangMustangMazda3
TrimV6 PremiumGT PremiumShelby GT500Premium
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,310 $33,710 $48,810 $26,500
Rearview camera 385 385    
Temporary spare tire 100      
Xenon HID headlights 920 920    
Pony Package 995      
Rear spoiler   0    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       325
Door sill trim plates       125
Rearview camera 335 335    
Temporary spare tire 87      
Xenon HID headlights 801 801    
Pony Package 866      
Rear spoiler   0    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       260
Door sill trim plates       100
Options (change) 2,400 1,305 0 450
Options (change) 2,089 1,136 0 360
Destination 795 795 795 920
Total Price $29,505 $35,810 $49,605 $27,870

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,605
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,037
Model Year2012201220122019
ModelMustangMustangMustangMazda3
TrimV6 PremiumGT PremiumShelby GT500Premium
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine305hp V6412hp V8550hp V8186hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 8500, 8500, 8?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/50-18255/40-19215/45-18
Total Price$29,505$35,810$49,605$27,870
Adjustments for Features-325-3250-7,295
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,180$35,485$49,605$20,575
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,305$20,425$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year2012201220122019
ModelMustangMustangMustangMazda3
TrimV6 PremiumGT PremiumShelby GT500Premium
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Power rear side windows   $200
Proximity key   $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200
Blind spot warning system   $200
Brake assist   $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Driver drowsiness monitor   $150
Following distance indicator   $25
Forward collision warning   $200
G-vectoring control   $100
Knee airbag, driver   $75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75
Lane departure warning   $200
Lane keeping assist   $400
Pedestrian detection   $50
Rearview camera$200$200 $200
Safety key$5$5$5 
Side curtain airbags   $350
Temporary spare tire$150$150 $150
Vehicle health reports$0$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$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300 
Exterior 
Front splitter spoiler  $200 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 
Sunroof   $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100
App support   $0
Apple CarPlay support   $100
CD player$125$125$125 
HD radio   $50
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$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
Automatic headlights$125$125 $125
Boost gauge  $75 
Compass  $0 
Fog lights$125$125  
Head-up display (HUD)   $350
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
LED headlights   $1000
Outside temperature display   $50
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100$100 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50
Heated front seats   $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Metal pedals$75$75$75 
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300 
Power recliner, driver seat   $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200 
Polished alloy wheels$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$3,130$3,130$2,805$10,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$325$325$0$7,295
Value of Feature Adjustments-301-2990-335

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20122019
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 Weight3,448 lb.3,072 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 V6 Premium

Pony Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125No
Rear spoiler200No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome grille (optional)0No
235/50WR18 tires400No
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested15017%
Total Not Requested72583%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Premium

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

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