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

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BMW 3-Series vs. Ford Focus Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,840

Ford Focus SE   
Difference: $18,480

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,293

Ford Focus SE   
Difference: $17,162

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092009200920082008
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesFocusFocus
Trim328i335i335dM3SESES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,600 $40,300 $43,900 $54,850 $15,585 $16,925
Base Invoice $31,090 $37,255 $40,570 $50,640 $14,508 $15,727
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 475 475    
Folding second row seats 475 475 475 475    
Heated front seats 500 500 500 500 115 115
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,450 1,450 950 695 695
iPod integration 400 400 400 400    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595 595 595 595    
Sunroof       1,050 625 625
Rear spoiler       0    
Deluxe Package         395  
Driver's Group         415  
SYNC         395  
Antilock brakes (ABS)         385 385
Cargo mat         70 70
Satellite radio         195 195
Interior ambient lighting         295 295
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430 430 430 430    
Folding second row seats 430 430 430 430    
Heated front seats 455 455 455 455 100 100
Leather seating surfaces 1,320 1,320 1,320 865 605 605
iPod integration 365 365 365 365    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540 540 540 540    
Sunroof       955 544 544
Rear spoiler       0    
Deluxe Package         344  
Driver's Group         361  
SYNC         344  
Antilock brakes (ABS)         335 335
Cargo mat         55 55
Satellite radio         170 170
Interior ambient lighting         257 257
Options (change) 3,895 3,895 3,895 4,445 3,585 2,380
Options (change) 3,540 3,540 3,540 4,040 3,115 2,066
Destination 825 825 825 825 670 670
Gas Tax 0 0 -900 1,300 0 0
Total Price $38,320 $45,020 $47,720 $61,420 $19,840 $19,975
Total Invoice $35,455 $41,620 $44,035 $56,805 $18,293 $18,463

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Focus SES
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,060
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,878
Model Year200920092009200920082008
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesFocusFocus
Trim328i335i335dM3SESES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine230hp I6300hp I6265hp I6 D414hp V8140hp I4140hp I4
TransmissionM6M6T6M6M5M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10?, 10?, 10?, 4?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17225/45-17245/40-18205/50-16205/50-16
Total Price$38,320$45,020$47,720$61,420$19,840$19,975
Adjustments for Features-2,485-4,035-4,985-4,8350-200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,835$40,985$42,735$56,585$19,840$19,775
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,150$6,900$20,750$65$0
Total Invoice$35,455$41,620$44,035$56,805$18,293$18,463
Adjustments for Features-2,299-3,730-4,600-4,4720-185
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,156$37,890$39,435$52,333$18,293$18,278
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,734$6,279$19,177$15$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Ford Focus

Model Year200920092009200920082008
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesFocusFocus
Trim328i335i335dM3SESES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 $150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100   
5-speed manual    $0$0
RWD$0$0$0$0  
FWD    $0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual    $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150$150  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0  
Brake assist$50$50$50$50  
Stability control$400$400$400$400  
Temporary spare tire    $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100  
Ski sack$50$50$50$50  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100  
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15  
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0  
Intermittent wipers    $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175  
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150  
Residual heat$50$50$50$50  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300  
Exterior 
Rear spoiler   $200 $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link    $100$100
iPod integration$100$100$100$100  
Satellite radio    $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250  
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25$25
USB port    $25$25
Voice control for audio system    $25$25
Voice control for external devices    $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150$150$150
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25  
Outside temperature display$50$50$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150  
Trip computer$150$150$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver    $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger    $10$10
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50  
Floor mats    $75$75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   $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$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$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100  
Wood trim$300$300$300   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Touring suspension (upgrade)    $0$0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0  
Total Value of Features$3,455$5,005$5,955$5,805$970$1,170
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,485$4,035$4,985$4,835$0$200
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,299-3,730-4,600-4,4720-185

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Ford Focus

Model Year20092008
Model3-SeriesFocus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in102.9 in
Length178.2 in175.0 in
Width71.5 in66.7 in
Height55.9 in58.6 in
Curb Weight3,341 lb.2,624 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.13.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in50.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in53.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in50.9 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume12.0 ft313.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Focus SE

Antilock brakes (ABS)
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Deluxe Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Touring suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Manual height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Fog lights125Yes
205/50HR16 tires400No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Total Requested47554%
Total Not Requested40046%
Driver's Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested575100%
Total Not Requested00%
SYNC
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25Yes
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested2514%
Total Not Requested15086%

Option Package Details
Ford Focus SES

Antilock brakes (ABS)
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

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