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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: $50,770

Ford Mustang Shelby GT500   
Difference: $18,125

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,996

Ford Mustang Shelby GT500   
Difference: $17,679

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122010
Model3-SeriesMustang
TrimM3Shelby GT500
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $60,100 $46,725
Base Invoice $55,470 $42,236
Navigation system 1,350  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Rear spoiler 0  
Leather seating surfaces 950  
Aluminum trim 500  
7-speed automated manual 2,900  
Sunroof 0  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350  
Electronics Package   2,195
Navigation system 1,230  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Rear spoiler 0  
Leather seating surfaces 865  
Aluminum trim 455  
7-speed automated manual 2,640  
Sunroof 0  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320  
Electronics Package   1,910
Options (change) 6,600 2,195
Options (change) 6,010 1,910
Destination 895 850
Gas Tax 1,300 1,000
Total Price $68,895 $50,770
Total Invoice $63,675 $45,996

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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: $12,200
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,203
Model Year20122010
Model3-SeriesMustang
TrimM3Shelby GT500
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine414hp V8540hp V8
TransmissionS7M6
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/20 MPG14/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8500, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/40-19
Total Price$68,895$50,770
Adjustments for Features-5,9250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$62,970$50,770
Total Invoice$63,675$45,996
Adjustments for Features-5,4760
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$58,199$45,996

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year20122010
Model3-SeriesMustang
TrimM3Shelby GT500
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
6-speed manual $150
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row$100 
Brake assist$50 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Vehicle health reports $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
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Front splitter spoiler $200
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration$100 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Boost gauge $75
Compass $0
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
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Metal pedals $75
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, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver 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
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$7,195$1,270
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,925$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,4760

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year20122010
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 Weight3,715 lb.3,948 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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang Shelby GT500

Electronics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested1015100%
Total Not Requested00%

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