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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: $27,740

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $4,260

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,424

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $3,030

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420122012
ModelMazda3MustangMustang
Trims Grand TouringV6 PremiumGT Premium
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $25,995 $26,310 $33,710
Base Invoice $24,869 $24,399 $31,059
Obstacle detection, rear 450    
Door sill trim plates 125    
Universal garage door opener 125    
Interior ambient lighting 250    
Security Package   695 695
Electronics Package   2,340 2,340
Temporary spare tire   100  
Rearview camera   240 240
Xenon HID headlights   525 525
Pony Package   995  
Rear spoiler     0
Obstacle detection, rear 360    
Door sill trim plates 100    
Universal garage door opener 100    
Interior ambient lighting 200    
Security Package   605 605
Electronics Package   2,036 2,036
Temporary spare tire   87  
Rearview camera   209 209
Xenon HID headlights   457 457
Pony Package   866  
Rear spoiler     0
Options (change) 950 4,895 3,800
Options (change) 760 4,260 3,307
Destination 795 795 795
Total Price $27,740 $32,000 $38,305
Total Invoice $26,424 $29,454 $35,161

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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: $8,165
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,750
Model Year201420122012
ModelMazda3MustangMustang
Trims Grand TouringV6 PremiumGT Premium
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine184hp I4305hp V6412hp V8
TransmissionT6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9500, 8500, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18235/50-18235/50-18
Total Price$27,740$32,000$38,305
Adjustments for Features-3,90500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,835$32,000$38,305
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,305
Total Invoice$26,424$29,454$35,161
Adjustments for Features-3,72000
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,704$29,454$35,161
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,707

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year201420122012
ModelMazda3MustangMustang
Trims Grand TouringV6 PremiumGT Premium
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manual $150$150
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200  
Proximity key$250  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Brake assist$50  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Safety key $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350  
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)$0  
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
App support$0  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Media drive $15$15
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
Surround sound$250  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Digital instruments$0  
Head-up display (HUD)$350  
Heated mirrors$25  
Outside temperature display$50  
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Heated front seats$200  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Metal pedals $75$75
No leather in second row $-300$-300
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Polished alloy wheels $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$5,325$1,420$1,420
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,905$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,72000

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year20142012
ModelMazda3Mustang
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase106.3 in107.1 in
Length180.3 in188.1 in
Width70.7 in73.9 in
Height57.3 in55.6 in
Curb Weight2,800 lb.3,448 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in34.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.4 in51.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in46.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in29.8 in
Cargo Volume12.4 ft313.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Mustang V6 Premium

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested50080%
Total Not Requested12520%
Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested25067%
Total Not Requested12533%
Electronics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested105099%
Total Not Requested151%
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%
Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested25067%
Total Not Requested12533%
Electronics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested105099%
Total Not Requested151%

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