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Mazda Mazda3 vs. Ford Mustang Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda Mazda3 vs. Ford Mustang Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,815

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $7,545

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,952

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $6,945

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006201220122012
ModelMazda3MustangMustangMustang
TrimsV6 PremiumGT PremiumShelby GT500
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $16,880 $26,310 $33,710 $48,810
Base Invoice $15,805 $24,399 $31,059 $44,161
Grand Touring Package 2,285      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 175      
Navigation system 1,750      
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,335      
Universal garage door opener 75      
Satellite radio 430      
Rear spoiler 325   0  
Electronics Package   2,340 2,340 2,340
Xenon HID headlights   920 920  
Pony Package   995    
Grand Touring Package 2,130      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 140      
Navigation system 1,505      
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,148      
Universal garage door opener 60      
Satellite radio 344      
Rear spoiler 260   0  
Electronics Package   2,036 2,036 2,036
Xenon HID headlights   801 801  
Pony Package   866    
Options (change) 6,375 4,255 3,260 2,340
Options (change) 5,587 3,703 2,837 2,036
Destination 560 795 795 795
Total Price $23,815 $31,360 $37,765 $51,945
Total Invoice $21,952 $28,897 $34,691 $46,992

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Ford Mustang

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,495
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,899
Model Year2006201220122012
ModelMazda3MustangMustangMustang
TrimsV6 PremiumGT PremiumShelby GT500
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine160hp I4305hp V6412hp V8550hp V8
TransmissionM5M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)222, 7500, 8500, 8500, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17235/50-18235/50-18255/40-19
Total Price$23,815$31,360$37,765$51,945
Adjustments for Features0-50-50-75
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,815$31,310$37,715$51,870
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,405$20,560
Total Invoice$21,952$28,897$34,691$46,992
Adjustments for Features0-46-46-68
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,952$28,851$34,645$46,924
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,794$18,073

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year2006201220122012
ModelMazda3MustangMustangMustang
TrimsV6 PremiumGT PremiumShelby GT500
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
6-speed manual $150$150$150
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200   
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Brake assist$50   
Safety key $5$5$5
Side curtain airbags$350   
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
Interior air filter$0   
Rain-sensing wipers$175   
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300$300
Exterior 
Body kit$0   
Bodyside moldings$75   
Front splitter spoiler   $200
Sunroof$900   
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50
Media drive $15$15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25$25
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 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Boost gauge   $75
Compass$0  $0
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Outside temperature display$50   
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25   
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100$100
Heated front seats$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 height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Polished alloy wheels $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$3,470$3,520$3,520$3,545
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$50$50$75
Value of Feature Adjustments0-46-46-68

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year20062012
ModelMazda3Mustang
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase103.9 in107.1 in
Length178.3 in188.1 in
Width69.1 in73.9 in
Height57.7 in55.6 in
Curb Weight2,759 lb.3,448 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.9 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in34.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in51.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in46.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in29.8 in
Cargo Volume11.4 ft313.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tire-pressure monitor75Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200No
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Body kit0No
205/50VR17 tires400No
Side curtain airbags350No
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested230065%
Total Not Requested122535%
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1450100%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang V6 Premium

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested50080%
Total Not Requested12520%
Electronics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested80075%
Total Not Requested26525%
Pony Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Polished alloy wheels0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome grille (optional)0No
235/50WR18 tires400No
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested47554%
Total Not Requested40046%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang GT Premium

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested50080%
Total Not Requested12520%
Electronics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested80075%
Total Not Requested26525%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang Shelby GT500

Electronics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested80075%
Total Not Requested26525%

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