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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: $23,815

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $5,815

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,952

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $5,365

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320132006
ModelMustangMustangMustangMazda3
TrimV6 PremiumGT PremiumShelby GT500s
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,200 $34,750 $54,200 $16,880
Base Invoice $24,170 $32,058 $49,458 $15,805
Electronics Package 2,340 2,340 2,340  
Rear spoiler 295 0   325
Heated front seats     295  
Grand Touring Package       2,285
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       175
Navigation system       1,750
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.       1,335
Satellite radio       430
Universal garage door opener       75
Electronics Package 2,088 2,088 2,088  
Rear spoiler 264 0   260
Heated front seats     264  
Grand Touring Package       2,130
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       140
Navigation system       1,505
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.       1,148
Satellite radio       344
Universal garage door opener       60
Options (change) 2,635 2,340 2,635 6,375
Options (change) 2,352 2,088 2,352 5,587
Destination 795 795 795 560
Total Price $29,630 $37,885 $57,630 $23,815
Total Invoice $27,317 $34,941 $52,605 $21,952

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,890
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,434
Model Year2013201320132006
ModelMustangMustangMustangMazda3
TrimV6 PremiumGT PremiumShelby GT500s
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine305hp V6420hp V8662hp V8160hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)370, 8370, 8370, 8222, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-17235/50-18265/40-19205/50-17
Total Price$29,630$37,885$57,630$23,815
Adjustments for Features0-275-600-75
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,630$37,610$57,030$23,740
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,980$27,400$0
Total Invoice$27,317$34,941$52,605$21,952
Adjustments for Features0-254-548-69
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,317$34,687$52,057$21,883
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,370$24,740$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year2013201320132006
ModelMustangMustangMustangMazda3
TrimV6 PremiumGT PremiumShelby GT500s
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150 
5-speed manual   $0
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows   $200
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Brake assist   $50
Safety key$5$5$5 
Side curtain airbags   $350
Stability control$400$400$400 
Traction control$100$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Interior air filter   $0
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300 
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside moldings   $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Front splitter spoiler  $200 
Sunroof   $900
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50 
Media drive$15$15$15 
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 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125 $125
Boost gauge  $75 
Compass  $0$0
Fog lights $125 $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Outside temperature display   $50
Performance meter$150$150$150 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100$100 
Heated front seats  $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Launch control  $100 
Total Value of Features$3,070$3,345$3,670$3,145
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$275$600$75
Value of Feature Adjustments0-254-548-69

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20132006
ModelMustangMazda3
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.1 in103.9 in
Length188.5 in178.3 in
Width73.9 in69.1 in
Height55.8 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,502 lb.2,759 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in54.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom34.7 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room47.8 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.8 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom29.8 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume13.4 ft311.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Mustang V6 Premium

Electronics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested80075%
Total Not Requested26525%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang GT Premium

Electronics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested80075%
Total Not Requested26525%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang Shelby GT500

Electronics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested80075%
Total Not Requested26525%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tire-pressure monitor75Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Body kit0No
205/50VR17 tires400No
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350No
Total Requested250071%
Total Not Requested102529%
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1450100%

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