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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: $23,875

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $8,540

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,000

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $8,686

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182006
ModelMustangMustangMustangMazda3
TrimEcoBoost PremiumGT PremiumShelby GT350s
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,600 $39,095 $55,845 $16,880
Base Invoice $28,917 $36,945 $52,773 $15,805
All-weather floor mats 120 120 120 60
Rear spoiler 0 0   325
Navigation system 795 795   1,750
Convenience Package     3,000  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       175
Grand Touring Package       2,285
Universal garage door opener       75
Satellite radio       430
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.       1,335
All-weather floor mats 114 114 114 48
Rear spoiler 0 0   260
Navigation system 755 755   1,505
Convenience Package     2,850  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       140
Grand Touring Package       2,130
Universal garage door opener       60
Satellite radio       344
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.       1,148
Options (change) 915 915 3,120 6,435
Options (change) 869 869 2,964 5,635
Destination 900 900 900 560
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0
Total Price $32,415 $40,910 $61,165 $23,875
Total Invoice $30,686 $38,714 $57,937 $22,000

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,505
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,813
Model Year2018201820182006
ModelMustangMustangMustangMazda3
TrimEcoBoost PremiumGT PremiumShelby GT350s
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine310hp I4460hp V8526hp V8160hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 9222, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/50-18295/35-19205/50-17
Total Price$32,415$40,910$61,165$23,875
Adjustments for Features-3,035-3,035-3,2850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,380$37,875$57,880$23,875
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,495$28,500$0
Total Invoice$30,686$38,714$57,937$22,000
Adjustments for Features-2,873-2,872-3,1120
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,813$35,842$54,825$22,000
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,029$27,012$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year2018201820182006
ModelMustangMustangMustangMazda3
TrimEcoBoost PremiumGT PremiumShelby GT350s
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150 
5-speed manual   $0
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0   
Power rear side windows   $200
Proximity key$250$250$250 
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
High performance brake pads (optional)  $0 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Line lock$50$50$50 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Safety key$5$5$5 
Stability control$400$400$400 
Traction control$100$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Drivetrain 
Differential cooler  $0 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300  
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential  $300 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0  
Body kit   $0
Body kit (gray/black)$0$0$0 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Larger rear spoiler  $200 
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200
Sunroof   $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights$125$125 $125
Heated mirrors$25$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750  
Performance meter$150$150$150 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50$50 
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100$100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500 
Additional powertrain and chassis calibration options$0$0$0 
Alloy wheels  $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350$350  
Performance steering system (optional)  $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Wheels, dark finish  $0 
Transmission 
Launch control  $100 
Total Value of Features$6,155$6,155$6,405$3,120
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,035$3,035$3,285$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,873-2,872-3,1120

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20182006
ModelMustangMazda3
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.1 in103.9 in
Length188.5 in178.3 in
Width75.4 in69.1 in
Height54.3 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,543 lb.2,759 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.9 in54.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom34.8 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.2 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.4 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom29.0 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume13.5 ft311.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Mustang Shelby GT350

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
No leather in second row-300No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Unbranded, 9 speakers350No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested222561%
Total Not Requested142539%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tire-pressure monitor75Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Body kit0No
205/50VR17 tires400No
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested285083%
Total Not Requested60017%
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1450100%

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