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BMW 3-Series vs. Ford Fiesta Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 3-Series vs. Ford Fiesta Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,785

Ford Fiesta SEL   
Difference: $18,960

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,859

Ford Fiesta SEL   
Difference: $16,801

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082012
Model3-Series3-Series3-SeriesFiesta
Trim328i335iM3SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,700 $39,300 $53,800 $16,600
Base Invoice $30,085 $36,155 $49,675 $15,984
Telematics service, such as OnStar 750 750 750  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550  
Folding second row seats 475 475 475  
Heated front seats 500 500 500  
iPod integration 400 400 400  
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,450 950 825
Proximity key 500 500    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595 595 595  
Sunroof     1,050 745
Rear spoiler     0  
Upgrade Package       820
Telematics service, such as OnStar 685 685 685  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500  
Folding second row seats 430 430 430  
Heated front seats 455 455 455  
iPod integration 365 365 365  
Leather seating surfaces 1,320 1,320 865 718
Proximity key 455 455    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540 540 540  
Sunroof     955 648
Rear spoiler     0  
Upgrade Package       714
Options (change) 5,220 5,220 5,270 2,390
Options (change) 4,750 4,750 4,795 2,080
Destination 825 825 825 795
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0
Total Price $38,745 $45,345 $61,195 $19,785
Total Invoice $35,660 $41,730 $56,595 $18,859

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Ford Fiesta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Fiesta SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,185
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,167
Model Year2008200820082012
Model3-Series3-Series3-SeriesFiesta
Trim328i335iM3SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine230hp I6300hp I6414hp V8120hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10300, 13?, 1080, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17245/40-18195/50-16
Total Price$38,745$45,345$61,195$19,785
Adjustments for Features-1,775-3,575-3,8750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,970$41,770$57,320$19,785
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,800$20,350$0
Total Invoice$35,660$41,730$56,595$18,859
Adjustments for Features-1,634-3,290-3,5840
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,026$38,440$53,011$18,859
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,414$18,985$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Ford Fiesta

Model Year2008200820082012
Model3-Series3-Series3-SeriesFiesta
Trim328i335iM3SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150 
5-speed manual   $0
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250 $250
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150 
911 assist   $25
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Knee airbag, driver   $75
Rollover sensor   $50
Temporary spare tire   $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150  
Vehicle health reports   $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50 
Cargo mat$40$40$40 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Ski sack$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150 
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
iPod integration$100$100$100 
Navigation, turn-by-turn   $25
Satellite radio   $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250 
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Surround sound $250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information   $25
USB port   $25
Voice control for audio system   $25
Voice control for external devices   $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Spotter mirror(s)   $50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150 
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Xenon HID headlights $500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Floor mats   $75
Floor mats, second row (optional)   $0
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Wood trim$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$3,295$5,095$5,395$1,520
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,775$3,575$3,875$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,634-3,290-3,5840

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Ford Fiesta

Model Year20082012
Model3-SeriesFiesta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in98.0 in
Length178.2 in173.6 in
Width71.5 in66.8 in
Height55.9 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,341 lb.2,579 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in52.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in50.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in49.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in49.2 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in31.2 in
Cargo Volume12.0 ft312.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Fiesta SEL

Upgrade Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Alarm100No
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested45082%
Total Not Requested10018%

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