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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: $28,545

Mazda Mazda3 Premium   
Difference: $5,890

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017202120212021
ModelMustangMustangMazda3Mazda3Mazda3
TrimEcoBoost PremiumGT PremiumPremiumTurboPremium Plus
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,195 $37,195 $27,000 $30,050 $32,600
Equipment Group 201A / 401A 1,795 1,795      
Adaptive cruise control 1,195 1,195      
Temporary spare tire 255 255      
All-weather floor mats 95 95 100 100 100
Rear spoiler 0 0      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     325 325 325
Door sill trim plates     125 125 125
Equipment Group 201A / 401A 1,705 1,705      
Adaptive cruise control 1,135 1,135      
Temporary spare tire 243 243      
All-weather floor mats 90 90 80 80 80
Rear spoiler 0 0      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     260 260 260
Door sill trim plates     100 100 100
Options (change) 3,340 3,340 550 550 550
Options (change) 3,173 3,173 440 440 440
Destination 900 900 995 995 995
Total Price $34,435 $41,435 $28,545 $31,595 $34,145

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda Mazda3 Premium
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,560
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,370
Model Year20172017202120212021
ModelMustangMustangMazda3Mazda3Mazda3
TrimEcoBoost PremiumGT PremiumPremiumTurboPremium Plus
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine310hp I4435hp V8186hp I4250hp I4250hp I4
TransmissionM6M6T6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12390, 12?, 12?, 12?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/50-18215/45-18215/45-18215/45-18
Total Price$34,435$41,435$28,545$31,595$34,145
Adjustments for Features0-150-2,670-4,370-4,370
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,435$41,285$25,875$27,225$29,775
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,850$0$1,350$3,900

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Features Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20172017202120212021
ModelMustangMustangMazda3Mazda3Mazda3
TrimEcoBoost PremiumGT PremiumPremiumTurboPremium Plus
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100$1100
RWD$0$0   
FWD  $0  
AWD   $1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0    
Adaptive cruise control$600$600   
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850$850
Power rear side windows  $200$200$200
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active glove box$100$100   
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150
Following distance indicator  $25$25$25
G-vectoring control  $100$100$100
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200$200
Lane departure warning  $200$200$200
Line lock $50   
Pedestrian detection  $50$50$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$25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300   
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0    
Body kit (gray/black)$0$0   
Rear spoiler$200$200   
Sunroof  $900$900$900
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50$50
CD player$125$125   
MP3-compatible player$50$50   
Voice control for external devices$0$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200$200
Compass$0$0   
Fog lights$125$125   
Head-up display (HUD)  $350$350$350
Heated mirrors$25$25   
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150   
LED headlights  $1000$1000$1000
Performance meter$150$150   
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50   
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights$500$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100   
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300   
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200   
Metal pedals$75$75   
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100   
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100   
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$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$100$100
Total Value of Features$3,705$3,855$6,375$8,075$8,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$150$2,670$4,370$4,370
Value of Feature Adjustments0-142-134-198-184

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20172021
ModelMustangMazda3
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.1 in107.3 in
Length188.3 in183.5 in
Width75.4 in70.7 in
Height54.4 in56.9 in
Curb Weight3,527 lb.3,101 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.9 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom34.8 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.2 in53.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.4 in50.9 in
Row 2 Legroom30.6 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume13.5 ft313.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Mustang EcoBoost Premium

Equipment Group 201A / 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Shaker, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested55052%
Total Not Requested50048%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang GT Premium

Equipment Group 201A / 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Shaker, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested55052%
Total Not Requested50048%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Premium

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

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Turbo

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

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Premium Plus

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

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