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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: $38,080

Ford Mustang EcoBoost Premium   
Difference: $30,245

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,067

Ford Mustang EcoBoost Premium   
Difference: $27,103

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201820182018
Model3-SeriesMustangMustangMustang
TrimM3EcoBoost PremiumGT PremiumShelby GT350
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $58,900 $30,600 $39,095 $55,845
Base Invoice $54,390 $28,917 $36,945 $52,773
Convenience Package 2,900     3,000
Telematics service, such as OnStar 750      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550      
App support 250      
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,000 1,695    
Rear spoiler 0   0  
Aluminum trim 500      
Leather seating surfaces 950      
Sunroof 0      
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350      
Navigation system   795 795  
EcoBoost Performance Package   2,495    
Front sport buckets   1,595 1,595  
Convenience Package 2,640     2,850
Telematics service, such as OnStar 685      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500      
App support 230      
Adaptive dampers - electrical 910 1,610    
Rear spoiler 0   0  
Aluminum trim 455      
Leather seating surfaces 865      
Sunroof 0      
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320      
Navigation system   755 755  
EcoBoost Performance Package   2,370    
Front sport buckets   1,515 1,515  
Options (change) 7,250 6,580 2,390 3,000
Options (change) 6,605 6,250 2,270 2,850
Destination 875 900 900 900
Gas Tax 1,300 0 0 1,300
Total Price $68,325 $38,080 $42,385 $61,045
Total Invoice $63,170 $36,067 $40,115 $57,823

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Mustang EcoBoost Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $28,140
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,165
Model Year2011201820182018
Model3-SeriesMustangMustangMustang
TrimM3EcoBoost PremiumGT PremiumShelby GT350
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine414hp V8310hp I4460hp V8526hp V8
TransmissionM6M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8?, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/40-19235/50-18295/35-19
Total Price$68,325$38,080$42,385$61,045
Adjustments for Features-2,480-3750-1,500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$65,845$37,705$42,385$59,545
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,680$21,840
Total Invoice$63,170$36,067$40,115$57,823
Adjustments for Features-2,293-3550-1,421
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$60,877$35,712$40,115$56,402
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,403$20,690

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year2011201820182018
Model3-SeriesMustangMustangMustang
TrimM3EcoBoost PremiumGT PremiumShelby GT350
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0  
Remote app$25   
Remote window/roof operation$15   
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25
Active glove box $100$100$100
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row$100   
High performance brake pads (optional)   $0
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Line lock $50$50$50
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Safety key $5$5$5
Vehicle health reports $0$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   
Rain-sensing wipers$175   
Rear air vents with manual controls$150   
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75
Drivetrain 
Differential cooler   $0
Limited-slip rear differential$300 $300 
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential $300 $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150   
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0 
Body kit (gray/black) $0$0$0
Larger rear spoiler   $200
Rear spoiler$200 $200 
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0   
Sunroof$900   
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
Aux input$50   
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
HD radio$50   
iPod integration$100   
Media drive$15   
Satellite radio $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250   
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Traffic information$25   
USB port $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge $75  
Compass $0$0$0
Fog lights $125$125 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150   
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25   
Performance meter $150$150$150
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150   
Xenon HID headlights$500  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50   
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Door sill trim plates$100  $100
Floor mats $75$75$75
Heated front seats   $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
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   
Metal pedals $75$75$75
No leather in second row $-300$-300$-300
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100   
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100   
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 $500
Additional powertrain and chassis calibration options $0$0$0
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Machined alloy wheels  $350 
Performance steering system (optional) $0 $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 $0
Wheels, dark finish $0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Total Value of Features$6,210$4,105$3,730$5,230
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,480$375$0$1,500
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,293-3550-1,421

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year20112018
Model3-SeriesMustang
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase108.7 in107.1 in
Length181.1 in188.5 in
Width70.2 in75.4 in
Height54.1 in54.3 in
Curb Weight3,363 lb.3,543 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.15.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in34.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.9 in52.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in47.4 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in29.0 in
Cargo Volume11.1 ft313.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested132592%
Total Not Requested1158%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang EcoBoost Premium

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%
EcoBoost Performance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
255/40YR19 tires200No
Boost gauge75No
3.55 axle ratioNo
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential300No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Additional engine cooling0No
Performance steering system (optional)250No
Auxiliary gauges0No
Summer tires (optional)0No
Strut tower brace (optional)0No
Upgraded stability control0No
Wheels, dark finish0No
Total Requested25019%
Total Not Requested107581%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang GT Premium

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang Shelby GT350

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
No leather in second row-300No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Unbranded, 9 speakers350No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested212558%
Total Not Requested152542%

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