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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: $25,450

Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring   
Difference: $7,430

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,174

Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring   
Difference: $6,148

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015201520132013
ModelMustangMustangMustangMazda3Mazda3
TrimEcoBoost PremiumGT PremiumShelby GT350i Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,300 $36,300 $47,870 $22,800 $24,350
Base Invoice $27,029 $33,487 $44,160 $21,805 $23,287
Temporary spare tire 195 195      
All-weather floor mats 95 95 95 80 80
Navigation system 795 795      
Rear spoiler 0 0      
Front sport buckets 1,595 1,595      
Technology Package     7,500    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       200 200
Tech Package       1,500  
Universal garage door opener       75 75
Temporary spare tire 174 174      
All-weather floor mats 85 85 85 64 64
Navigation system 710 710      
Rear spoiler 0 0      
Front sport buckets 1,424 1,424      
Technology Package     6,694    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       160 160
Tech Package       1,290  
Universal garage door opener       60 60
Options (change) 2,680 2,680 7,595 1,855 355
Options (change) 2,393 2,393 6,779 1,574 284
Destination 900 900 900 795 795
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0 0
Total Price $32,880 $39,880 $57,665 $25,450 $25,500
Total Invoice $30,322 $36,780 $53,139 $24,174 $24,366

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,625
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,283
Model Year20152015201520132013
ModelMustangMustangMustangMazda3Mazda3
TrimEcoBoost PremiumGT PremiumShelby GT350i Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine310hp I4435hp V8526hp V8155hp I4167hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 7265, 10265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/50-18295/35-19205/55-16205/50-17
Total Price$32,880$39,880$57,665$25,450$25,500
Adjustments for Features0-150-1,900-1,195-1,195
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,880$39,730$55,765$24,255$24,305
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,850$22,885$0$50
Total Invoice$30,322$36,780$53,139$24,174$24,366
Adjustments for Features0-138-1,751-1,135-1,142
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,322$36,642$51,388$23,039$23,224
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,320$21,066$0$185

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Features Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20152015201520132013
ModelMustangMustangMustangMazda3Mazda3
TrimEcoBoost PremiumGT PremiumShelby GT350i Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150$150
RWD$0$0$0  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0    
Power rear side windows   $200$200
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25  
Active glove box$100$100$100  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Blind spot warning system   $200$200
High performance brake pads (optional)  $0  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Line lock $50$50  
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Safety key$5$5$5  
Temporary spare tire$150$150 $150$150
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers   $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300  
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0    
Body kit (gray/black)$0$0$0  
Sunroof   $900$900
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0
Aux input   $50$50
HD radio  $50$50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25   
SD Card slot$25$25   
Surround sound   $250$250
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100  
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights$125$125 $125$125
Heated mirrors$25$25 $25$25
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150
Performance meter$150$150$150  
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100$100  
Center armrest(s), second row   $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300  
Door sill trim plates  $100  
Heated front seats  $200$200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200
Metal pedals$75$75$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100  
Power recliner, driver seat   $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100  
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500  
Additional powertrain and chassis calibration options$0$0$0  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200  
Performance steering system (optional)  $0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Wheels, dark finish  $0  
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100  
Total Value of Features$2,380$2,530$4,280$3,575$3,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$150$1,900$1,195$1,195
Value of Feature Adjustments0-138-1,751-1,135-1,142

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20152013
ModelMustangMazda3
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.1 in103.9 in
Length188.3 in180.9 in
Width75.4 in69.1 in
Height54.4 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,527 lb.2,873 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.9 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom34.8 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.2 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.4 in52.2 in
Row 2 Legroom30.6 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume13.5 ft311.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Mustang Shelby GT350

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Additional powertrain and chassis calibration options0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
HD radio50Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Unbranded, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Total Requested220051%
Total Not Requested210049%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested117568%
Total Not Requested55032%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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