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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: $35,465

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,676

Ford Mustang V6 Premium   
Difference: $32,884

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820122012
Model3-SeriesMustangMustang
TrimM3V6 PremiumGT Premium
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $56,500 $26,310 $33,710
Base Invoice $52,160 $24,399 $31,059
Technology Package 3,250    
Premium Package 1,900    
245/35ZR19 1,200    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550    
Rear spoiler 0   0
Obstacle detection, rear 350    
iPod integration 400    
Heated front seats 500    
HD radio 350    
Sunroof 0    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595    
Security Package   695 695
Comfort Package   595 595
Pony Package   995  
Electronics Package   2,340 2,340
Xenon HID headlights   525 525
Polished alloy wheels     495
Technology Package 2,960    
Premium Package 1,730    
245/35ZR19 1,090    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500    
Rear spoiler 0   0
Obstacle detection, rear 320    
iPod integration 365    
Heated front seats 455    
HD radio 315    
Sunroof 0    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540    
Security Package   605 605
Comfort Package   518 518
Pony Package   866  
Electronics Package   2,036 2,036
Xenon HID headlights   457 457
Polished alloy wheels     431
Options (change) 9,095 5,150 4,650
Options (change) 8,275 4,482 4,047
Destination 825 795 795
Gas Tax 1,300 0 0
Total Price $67,720 $32,255 $39,155
Total Invoice $62,560 $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: $30,765
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,542
Model Year200820122012
Model3-SeriesMustangMustang
TrimM3V6 PremiumGT Premium
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine414hp V8305hp 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)245/35-19235/50-18235/50-18
Total Price$67,720$32,255$39,155
Adjustments for Features-4,7000-150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$63,020$32,255$39,005
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,750
Total Invoice$62,560$29,676$35,901
Adjustments for Features-4,3420-138
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$58,218$29,676$35,763
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,087

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year200820122012
Model3-SeriesMustangMustang
TrimM3V6 PremiumGT Premium
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250  
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row$100  
Brake assist$50  
Safety key $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350  
Temporary spare tire  $150
Vehicle health reports $0$0
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  
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$75
Exterior 
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
DVD-compatible player $0$0
iPod integration$100  
Media drive $15$15
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Heated mirrors$25  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Outside temperature display$50  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
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  
Metal pedals $75$75
No leather in second row $-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$5,445$745$895
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,700$0$150
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,3420-138

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year20082012
Model3-SeriesMustang
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase108.7 in107.1 in
Length181.1 in188.1 in
Width70.2 in73.9 in
Height54.1 in55.6 in
Curb Weight3,352 lb.3,448 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in34.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.9 in51.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in46.8 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in29.8 in
Cargo Volume11.1 ft313.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested92555%
Total Not Requested75045%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Aluminum trim100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested75065%
Total Not Requested40035%

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
Compass0Yes
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 control125Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested105099%
Total Not Requested151%

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
Compass0Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Electronics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested105099%
Total Not Requested151%

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