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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: $26,890

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $10,425

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,411

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $9,930

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelMustangMustangMazda3
TrimEcoBoost PremiumGT PremiumGrand Touring
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,600 $39,095 $23,145
Base Invoice $28,917 $36,945 $22,144
Safe and Smart Package 1,495 1,495  
Premium Plus Package 2,200 2,200  
Temporary spare tire 405 405  
All-weather floor mats 120 120 100
Front sport buckets 1,595 1,595  
Rear spoiler 0 0  
Premium Equipment Package     1,600
Door sill trim plates     125
Obstacle detection, rear     495
Remote start     550
Safe and Smart Package 1,420 1,420  
Premium Plus Package 2,090 2,090  
Temporary spare tire 385 385  
All-weather floor mats 114 114 80
Front sport buckets 1,515 1,515  
Rear spoiler 0 0  
Premium Equipment Package     1,376
Door sill trim plates     100
Obstacle detection, rear     396
Remote start     440
Options (change) 5,815 5,815 2,870
Options (change) 5,524 5,524 2,392
Destination 900 900 875
Total Price $37,315 $45,810 $26,890
Total Invoice $35,341 $43,369 $25,411

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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: $11,695
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,130
Model Year201820182018
ModelMustangMustangMazda3
TrimEcoBoost PremiumGT PremiumGrand Touring
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine310hp I4460hp 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$37,315$45,810$26,890
Adjustments for Features00-1,270
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,315$45,810$25,620
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,495$0
Total Invoice$35,341$43,369$25,411
Adjustments for Features00-1,200
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,341$43,369$24,211
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,028$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201820182018
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  
Power rear side windows  $200
Remote app$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25 
Remote start  $150
Remote start via app$75$75 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active glove box$100$100 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Following distance indicator  $25
G-vectoring control  $100
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Line lock$50$50 
Pedestrian detection$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
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0 
Black grille (optional)  $0
Body kit (gray/black)$0$0 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Aux input  $50
CD player$125$125 
HD radio  $50
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Surround sound  $250
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0 
Digital instruments  $0
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
Performance meter$150$150 
Road sign information  $75
Steering-linked headlights  $150
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$75 
No leather in second row$-300$-300 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Upgraded floor mats$0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Additional powertrain and chassis calibration options$0$0 
Alloy wheels  $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$2,580$2,580$3,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$1,270
Value of Feature Adjustments00-1,200

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20182018
ModelMustangMazda3
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.1 in106.3 in
Length188.5 in180.3 in
Width75.4 in70.7 in
Height54.3 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,543 lb.2,900 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.5 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 Legroom42.7 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 Legroom29.0 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume13.5 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Mustang EcoBoost Premium

Safe and Smart Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested165087%
Total Not Requested25013%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Remote climate control25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Remote app25No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Remote start via app75Yes
Special interior trim0No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested85069%
Total Not Requested37531%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang GT Premium

Safe and Smart Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested165087%
Total Not Requested25013%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Remote climate control25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Remote app25No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Remote start via app75Yes
Special interior trim0No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested85069%
Total Not Requested37531%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring

Premium Equipment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Road sign information75No
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Total Requested230087%
Total Not Requested35013%

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