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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: $47,730

Ford Mustang Shelby GT500   
Difference: $18,690

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,216

Ford Mustang Shelby GT500   
Difference: $18,159

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008
Model3-SeriesMustang
TrimM3Shelby GT500
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $56,500 $42,330
Base Invoice $52,160 $38,244
Navigation system 2,100 1,995
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Rear spoiler 0  
Leather seating surfaces 950  
Aluminum trim 500  
iPod integration 400 295
7-speed automated manual 2,700  
Sunroof 0  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595  
Satellite radio   195
Interior ambient lighting   295
Xenon HID headlights   525
Navigation system 1,910 1,736
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Rear spoiler 0  
Leather seating surfaces 865  
Aluminum trim 455  
iPod integration 365 257
7-speed automated manual 2,455  
Sunroof 0  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540  
Satellite radio   170
Interior ambient lighting   257
Xenon HID headlights   457
Options (change) 7,795 3,305
Options (change) 7,090 2,877
Destination 825 795
Gas Tax 1,300 1,300
Total Price $66,420 $47,730
Total Invoice $61,375 $43,216

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Mustang Shelby GT500
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,665
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,592
Model Year20082008
Model3-SeriesMustang
TrimM3Shelby GT500
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine414hp V8500hp V8
TransmissionS7M6
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/20 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10500, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/45-18
Total Price$66,420$47,730
Adjustments for Features-6,0250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$60,395$47,730
Total Invoice$61,375$43,216
Adjustments for Features-5,5670
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$55,808$43,216

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year20082008
Model3-SeriesMustang
TrimM3Shelby GT500
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
6-speed manual $150
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row$100 
Brake assist$50 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Stability control$400 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo mat$40 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Second-row low console$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Interior air filter$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Residual heat$50 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Front splitter spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Boost gauge $75
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Outside temperature display$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
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
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
No leather in second row $-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$7,095$1,070
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,025$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,5670

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year20082008
Model3-SeriesMustang
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase108.7 in107.1 in
Length181.1 in187.6 in
Width70.2 in73.9 in
Height54.1 in55.4 in
Curb Weight3,704 lb.3,920 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in34.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.9 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in46.8 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in30.3 in
Cargo Volume11.1 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Mustang Shelby GT500

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

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