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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: $26,630

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $8,685

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,348

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $8,096

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016
ModelMustangMustangMazda3
TrimEcoBoost PremiumGT Premiums Grand Touring
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,645 $36,395 $24,745
Base Invoice $28,014 $34,393 $23,673
Equipment Group 201A / 401A 1,795 1,795  
Navigation system 795 795  
Temporary spare tire 195 195  
All-weather floor mats 95 95 100
Obstacle detection, rear 295 295 450
Front sport buckets 1,595 1,595  
Rear spoiler 0 0  
Universal garage door opener     125
Door sill trim plates     125
Interior ambient lighting     250
Equipment Group 201A / 401A 1,705 1,705  
Navigation system 755 755  
Temporary spare tire 185 185  
All-weather floor mats 90 90 80
Obstacle detection, rear 280 280 360
Front sport buckets 1,515 1,515  
Rear spoiler 0 0  
Universal garage door opener     100
Door sill trim plates     100
Interior ambient lighting     200
Options (change) 4,770 4,770 1,050
Options (change) 4,530 4,530 840
Destination 900 900 835
Total Price $35,315 $42,065 $26,630
Total Invoice $33,444 $39,823 $25,348

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,105
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,448
Model Year201620162016
ModelMustangMustangMazda3
TrimEcoBoost PremiumGT Premiums Grand Touring
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine310hp I4435hp V8184hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12390, 12?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/50-18215/45-18
Total Price$35,315$42,065$26,630
Adjustments for Features0-150-1,420
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,315$41,915$25,210
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,600$0
Total Invoice$33,444$39,823$25,348
Adjustments for Features0-142-1,352
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,444$39,681$23,996
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,237$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201620162016
ModelMustangMustangMazda3
TrimEcoBoost PremiumGT Premiums Grand Touring
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0  
Power rear side windows  $200
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active glove box$100$100 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Line lock $50 
Safety key$5$5 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0  
Black grille (optional)  $0
Body kit (gray/black)$0$0 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Surround sound  $250
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0 
Digital instruments  $0
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150 
Performance meter$150$150 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signal repeaters in hood $0 
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 
Total Value of Features$1,705$1,855$3,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$150$1,420
Value of Feature Adjustments0-142-1,352

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20162016
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.2,855 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
Ford Mustang EcoBoost Premium

Equipment Group 201A / 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200No
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Shaker, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested35033%
Total Not Requested70067%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang GT Premium

Equipment Group 201A / 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200No
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Shaker, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested35033%
Total Not Requested70067%

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