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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: $25,450

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $7,775

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,184

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $7,275

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201620162016
ModelMazda3MustangMustangMustang
Trims Grand TouringEcoBoost PremiumGT PremiumShelby GT350
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $22,900 $29,645 $36,395 $47,795
Base Invoice $21,901 $28,014 $34,393 $45,166
Tech Package 1,400      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200      
All-weather floor mats 80 95 95 95
Universal garage door opener 75      
Rear spoiler   0 0  
Temporary spare tire   195 195  
Front sport buckets   1,595 1,595  
Navigation system   795 795  
Technology Package       7,500
Tech Package 1,204      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160      
All-weather floor mats 64 90 90 90
Universal garage door opener 60      
Rear spoiler   0 0  
Temporary spare tire   185 185  
Front sport buckets   1,515 1,515  
Navigation system   755 755  
Technology Package       7,125
Options (change) 1,755 2,680 2,680 7,595
Options (change) 1,488 2,545 2,545 7,215
Destination 795 900 900 900
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $25,450 $33,225 $39,975 $57,590
Total Invoice $24,184 $31,459 $37,838 $54,581

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Ford Mustang

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,920
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,363
Model Year2012201620162016
ModelMazda3MustangMustangMustang
Trims Grand TouringEcoBoost PremiumGT PremiumShelby GT350
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine167hp I4310hp I4435hp V8526hp V8
TransmissionM6M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)265, 10?, 9?, 9?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17235/50-18235/50-18295/35-19
Total Price$25,450$33,225$39,975$57,590
Adjustments for Features-1,1450-150-1,950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,305$33,225$39,825$55,640
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,600$22,415
Total Invoice$24,184$31,459$37,838$54,581
Adjustments for Features-1,0880-142-1,848
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,096$31,459$37,696$52,733
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,237$21,274

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year2012201620162016
ModelMazda3MustangMustangMustang
Trims Grand TouringEcoBoost PremiumGT PremiumShelby GT350
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$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   
Blind spot warning system$200   
High performance brake pads (optional)   $0
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Line lock  $50$50
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 
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  
Body kit (gray/black) $0$0$0
Sunroof$900   
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
Aux input$50   
HD radio   $50
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$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150   
Performance meter $150$150$150
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150   
Turn signal repeaters in hood  $0 
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
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
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Wheels, dark finish   $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,525$2,380$2,530$4,330
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,145$0$150$1,950
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,0880-142-1,848

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year20122016
ModelMazda3Mustang
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase103.9 in107.1 in
Length180.9 in188.3 in
Width69.1 in75.4 in
Height57.9 in54.4 in
Curb Weight2,873 lb.3,527 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in54.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in34.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in52.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.2 in47.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in30.6 in
Cargo Volume11.8 ft313.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested82560%
Total Not Requested55040%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang EcoBoost Premium

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang GT Premium

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang Shelby GT350

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Additional powertrain and chassis calibration options0No
HD radio50No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Unbranded, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Total Requested215050%
Total Not Requested215050%

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