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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: $25,195

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $9,220

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,395

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $9,191

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182010
ModelMustangMustangMustangMazda3
TrimEcoBoost PremiumGT PremiumShelby GT350s
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,600 $39,095 $55,845 $19,040
Base Invoice $28,917 $36,945 $52,773 $17,838
Temporary spare tire 405 405    
All-weather floor mats 120 120 120 80
Rear spoiler 0 0    
Front sport buckets 1,595 1,595    
Navigation system 795 795    
Convenience Package     3,000  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       200
Tech Package       1,195
Moonroof and Bose Package       1,395
Grand Touring Package       2,460
Universal garage door opener       75
Temporary spare tire 385 385    
All-weather floor mats 114 114 114 64
Rear spoiler 0 0    
Front sport buckets 1,515 1,515    
Navigation system 755 755    
Convenience Package     2,850  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       160
Tech Package       1,028
Moonroof and Bose Package       1,200
Grand Touring Package       2,295
Universal garage door opener       60
Options (change) 2,915 2,915 3,120 5,405
Options (change) 2,769 2,769 2,964 4,807
Destination 900 900 900 750
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0
Total Price $34,415 $42,910 $61,165 $25,195
Total Invoice $32,586 $40,614 $57,937 $23,395

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,865
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,790
Model Year2018201820182010
ModelMustangMustangMustangMazda3
TrimEcoBoost PremiumGT PremiumShelby GT350s
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine310hp I4460hp V8526hp V8167hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 9242, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/50-18295/35-19205/50-17
Total Price$34,415$42,910$61,165$25,195
Adjustments for Features00-1,350-645
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,415$42,910$59,815$24,550
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,495$25,400$0
Total Invoice$32,586$40,614$57,937$23,395
Adjustments for Features00-1,279-599
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,586$40,614$56,658$22,796
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,028$24,072$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year2018201820182010
ModelMustangMustangMustangMazda3
TrimEcoBoost PremiumGT PremiumShelby GT350s
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0   
Power rear side windows   $200
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 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 $150
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Climate Control 
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 (gray/black)$0$0$0 
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 
Aux input   $50
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Surround sound   $250
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
USB port$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  
Interior ambient lighting   $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750  
Performance meter$150$150$150 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100$100 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 
Door sill trim plates  $100 
Heated front seats  $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Metal pedals$75$75$75 
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100 
Power recliner, driver seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $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$4,030$4,030$5,380$4,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$1,350$645
Value of Feature Adjustments00-1,279-599

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20182010
ModelMustangMazda3
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.1 in103.9 in
Length188.5 in180.7 in
Width75.4 in69.1 in
Height54.3 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,543 lb.2,964 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom34.8 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.2 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom29.0 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume13.5 ft311.8 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 mirrors25No
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 seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
No leather in second row-300No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Unbranded, 9 speakers350No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested212558%
Total Not Requested152542%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested105091%
Total Not Requested1009%
Moonroof and Bose Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
Bose, 242W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1700100%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested185065%
Total Not Requested100035%

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