BMW 3-Series BMW 3-Series 2006 Ford Mustang Ford Mustang 2012

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

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BMW 3-Series vs. Ford Mustang Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,255

Ford Mustang V6 Premium   
Difference: $23,910

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,676

Ford Mustang V6 Premium   
Difference: $21,769

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620122012
Model3-SeriesMustangMustang
TrimM3V6 PremiumGT Premium
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $48,900 $26,310 $33,710
Base Invoice $44,680 $24,399 $31,059
Power front seats 995    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475    
Rear spoiler 0   0
Obstacle detection, rear 350    
Xenon HID headlights 700 525 525
Heated front seats 500    
Navigation system 1,800    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 750    
Security Package   695 695
Comfort Package   595 595
Pony Package   995  
Electronics Package   2,340 2,340
Polished alloy wheels     495
Power front seats 905    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430    
Rear spoiler 0   0
Obstacle detection, rear 320    
Xenon HID headlights 635 457 457
Heated front seats 455    
Navigation system 1,640    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 685    
Security Package   605 605
Comfort Package   518 518
Pony Package   866  
Electronics Package   2,036 2,036
Polished alloy wheels     431
Options (change) 5,570 5,150 4,650
Options (change) 5,070 4,482 4,047
Destination 695 795 795
Gas Tax 1,000 0 0
Total Price $56,165 $32,255 $39,155
Total Invoice $51,445 $29,676 $35,901

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Mustang V6 Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,340
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,247
Model Year200620122012
Model3-SeriesMustangMustang
TrimM3V6 PremiumGT Premium
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine333hp I6305hp V6412hp V8
TransmissionM6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10500, 8500, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18235/50-18235/50-18
Total Price$56,165$32,255$39,155
Adjustments for Features-57000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,595$32,255$39,155
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,900
Total Invoice$51,445$29,676$35,901
Adjustments for Features-52200
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,923$29,676$35,901
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,225

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year200620122012
Model3-SeriesMustangMustang
TrimM3V6 PremiumGT Premium
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power flip-out rear side windows$125  
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Brake assist$50  
Safety key $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350  
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40  
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Interior air filter$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
Media drive $15$15
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
Satellite radio $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0
Heated mirrors$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Outside temperature display$50  
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Floor mats $75$75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$2,340$1,770$1,770
Value of Feature Adjustments$570$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-52200

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year20062012
Model3-SeriesMustang
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase107.3 in107.1 in
Length176.7 in188.1 in
Width69.2 in73.9 in
Height53.9 in55.6 in
Curb Weight3,198 lb.3,448 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.6 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.3 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.5 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.2 in34.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.7 in51.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in46.8 in
Row 2 Legroom33.2 in29.8 in
Cargo Volume9.5 ft313.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested50054%
Total Not Requested42546%

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%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Pony Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome grille (optional)0No
235/50WR18 tires400No
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested82567%
Total Not Requested40033%
Electronics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested80075%
Total Not Requested26525%

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%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Electronics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested80075%
Total Not Requested26525%

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