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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: $4,975

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018202120212021
ModelMustangMustangMazda3Mazda3Mazda3
TrimEcoBoost PremiumGT PremiumPremiumTurboPremium Plus
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,600 $39,095 $27,000 $30,050 $32,600
Safe and Smart Package 1,495 1,495      
Temporary spare tire 405 405      
All-weather floor mats 120 120 100 100 100
Rear spoiler 0 0      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     325 325 325
Door sill trim plates     125 125 125
Safe and Smart Package 1,420 1,420      
Temporary spare tire 385 385      
All-weather floor mats 114 114 80 80 80
Rear spoiler 0 0      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     260 260 260
Door sill trim plates     100 100 100
Options (change) 2,020 2,020 550 550 550
Options (change) 1,919 1,919 440 440 440
Destination 900 900 995 995 995
Total Price $33,520 $42,015 $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: $6,995
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,470
Model Year20182018202120212021
ModelMustangMustangMazda3Mazda3Mazda3
TrimEcoBoost PremiumGT PremiumPremiumTurboPremium Plus
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine310hp I4460hp V8186hp I4250hp I4250hp I4
TransmissionM6M6T6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 12?, 12?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/50-18215/45-18215/45-18215/45-18
Total Price$33,520$42,015$28,545$31,595$34,145
Adjustments for Features00-2,020-3,720-3,720
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,520$42,015$26,525$27,875$30,425
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,495$0$1,350$3,900

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Features Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20182018202120212021
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, 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
Line lock$50$50   
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250   
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$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   
HD radio  $50$50$50
MP3-compatible player$50$50   
Voice control for external devices$0$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0   
Fog lights$125$125   
Head-up display (HUD)  $350$350$350
Heated mirrors$25$25   
LED headlights  $1000$1000$1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750   
Performance meter$150$150   
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150
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$75   
No leather in second row$-300$-300   
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   
Alloy wheels  $350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200   
Machined alloy wheels$350$350   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$4,105$4,105$6,125$7,825$7,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$2,020$3,720$3,720
Value of Feature Adjustments00-102-169-156

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20182021
ModelMustangMazda3
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.1 in107.3 in
Length188.5 in183.5 in
Width75.4 in70.7 in
Height54.3 in56.9 in
Curb Weight3,543 lb.3,101 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.5 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 Legroom42.7 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 Legroom29.0 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume13.5 ft313.2 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 seat200Yes
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 detection50Yes
Total Requested1900100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang GT Premium

Safe and Smart Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
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 detection50Yes
Total Requested1900100%
Total Not Requested00%

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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