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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: $21,380

Ford Focus SE   
Difference: $19,330

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,446

Ford Focus SE   
Difference: $17,214

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122016
Model3-Series3-SeriesFocus
Trim328i335iSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,900 $42,400 $18,515
Base Invoice $32,290 $39,190 $17,681
BMW Assist 650 650  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550  
Rearview camera 400 400  
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750 255
Folding second row seats 475 475  
Sunroof 1,050   895
Heated front seats 500 500  
Heated steering wheel 190 190  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350  
Cold Weather Package     645
Satellite radio     195
BMW Assist 590 590  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500  
Rearview camera 365 365  
Obstacle detection, rear 685 685 243
Folding second row seats 430 430  
Sunroof 955   850
Heated front seats 455 455  
Heated steering wheel 175 175  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320  
Cold Weather Package     612
Satellite radio     185
Options (change) 4,915 3,865 1,990
Options (change) 4,475 3,520 1,890
Destination 895 895 875
Total Price $40,710 $47,160 $21,380
Total Invoice $37,660 $43,605 $20,446

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Focus SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,130
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,179
Model Year201220122016
Model3-Series3-SeriesFocus
Trim328i335iSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4300hp I6160hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/20 MPG14/20 MPG19/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18215/55-16
Total Price$40,710$47,160$21,380
Adjustments for Features-2,200-4,5000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,510$42,660$21,380
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,150$0
Total Invoice$37,660$43,605$20,446
Adjustments for Features-2,035-4,1610
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,625$39,444$20,446
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,819$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Ford Focus

Model Year201220122016
Model3-Series3-SeriesFocus
Trim328i335iSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
5-speed manual  $0
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Safety key  $5
Temporary spare tire  $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Residual heat$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Regenerative braking$0$0 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Aux input$50$50 
HD radio$50$50 
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Voice control for audio system  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150 
Compass  $0
Fog lights$125$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Steering-linked headlights $150 
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
All-weather floor mats  $75
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0 
Wood trim $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Total Value of Features$2,955$5,255$755
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,200$4,500$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,035-4,1610

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Ford Focus

Model Year20122016
Model3-SeriesFocus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.6 in104.3 in
Length182.5 in178.5 in
Width71.3 in71.8 in
Height56.3 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,759 lb.3,512 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.12.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in55.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in53.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft313.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested5018%
Total Not Requested22582%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested5018%
Total Not Requested22582%

Option Package Details
Ford Focus SE

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
All-weather floor mats75No
Total Requested47586%
Total Not Requested7514%

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