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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: $26,340

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $8,030

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,971

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $6,682

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152018
ModelMustangMustangMazda3
TrimEcoBoost PremiumGT PremiumGrand Touring
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,300 $36,300 $23,145
Base Invoice $27,029 $33,487 $22,144
Adaptive cruise control 1,195 1,195  
Navigation system 795 795  
Temporary spare tire 195 195  
All-weather floor mats 95 95 100
Obstacle detection, rear 295 295 495
Front sport buckets 1,595 1,595  
Rear spoiler 0 0  
Premium Equipment Package     1,600
Door sill trim plates     125
Adaptive cruise control 1,067 1,067  
Navigation system 710 710  
Temporary spare tire 174 174  
All-weather floor mats 85 85 80
Obstacle detection, rear 264 264 396
Front sport buckets 1,424 1,424  
Rear spoiler 0 0  
Premium Equipment Package     1,376
Door sill trim plates     100
Options (change) 4,170 4,170 2,320
Options (change) 3,724 3,724 1,952
Destination 900 900 875
Total Price $34,370 $41,370 $26,340
Total Invoice $31,653 $38,111 $24,971

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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: $10,725
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,237
Model Year201520152018
ModelMustangMustangMazda3
TrimEcoBoost PremiumGT PremiumGrand Touring
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine310hp I4435hp V8184hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/50-18215/45-18
Total Price$34,370$41,370$26,340
Adjustments for Features0-150-2,695
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,370$41,220$23,645
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,850$0
Total Invoice$31,653$38,111$24,971
Adjustments for Features0-138-2,555
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,653$37,973$22,416
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,320$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201520152018
ModelMustangMustangMazda3
TrimEcoBoost PremiumGT PremiumGrand Touring
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0  
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power rear side windows  $200
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active glove box$100$100 
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
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Following distance indicator  $25
G-vectoring control  $100
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Lane departure warning  $200
Line lock $50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Safety key$5$5 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0  
Black grille (optional)  $0
Body kit (gray/black)$0$0 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Aux input  $50
CD player$125$125 
HD radio  $50
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Surround sound  $250
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Compass$0$0 
Digital instruments  $0
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Performance meter$150$150 
Road sign information  $75
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Door sill trim plates  $100
Heated front seats  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Metal pedals$75$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Additional powertrain and chassis calibration options$0$0 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Transmission 
Launch control $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$2,405$2,555$5,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$150$2,695
Value of Feature Adjustments0-138-2,555

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20152018
ModelMustangMazda3
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.1 in106.3 in
Length188.3 in180.3 in
Width75.4 in70.7 in
Height54.4 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,527 lb.2,900 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.9 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom34.8 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.2 in54.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.4 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom30.6 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume13.5 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring

Premium Equipment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Road sign information75No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested160060%
Total Not Requested105040%

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