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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: $30,995

Ford Mustang EcoBoost Premium   
Difference: $38,300

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,639

Ford Mustang EcoBoost Premium   
Difference: $35,401

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201520152015
Model3-SeriesMustangMustangMustang
TrimM3EcoBoost PremiumGT PremiumShelby GT350
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $60,100 $29,300 $36,300 $47,870
Base Invoice $55,470 $27,029 $33,487 $44,160
Premium Package 4,350      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550      
App support 250      
Rear spoiler 0 0 0  
Heated front seats 500      
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,000      
Sunroof 0      
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350      
Navigation system   795 795  
Technology Package       7,500
Premium Package 3,960      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500      
App support 230      
Rear spoiler 0 0 0  
Heated front seats 455      
Adaptive dampers - electrical 910      
Sunroof 0      
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320      
Navigation system   710 710  
Technology Package       6,694
Options (change) 7,000 795 795 7,500
Options (change) 6,375 710 710 6,694
Destination 895 900 900 900
Gas Tax 1,300 0 0 1,300
Total Price $69,295 $30,995 $37,995 $57,570
Total Invoice $64,040 $28,639 $35,097 $53,054

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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: $34,770
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,139
Model Year2012201520152015
Model3-SeriesMustangMustangMustang
TrimM3EcoBoost PremiumGT PremiumShelby GT350
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine414hp V8310hp I4435hp V8526hp V8
TransmissionM6M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8?, 9?, 9?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18235/50-18235/50-18295/35-19
Total Price$69,295$30,995$37,995$57,570
Adjustments for Features-3,5300-150-900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$65,765$30,995$37,845$56,670
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,850$25,675
Total Invoice$64,040$28,639$35,097$53,054
Adjustments for Features-3,2620-139-829
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$60,778$28,639$34,958$52,225
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,319$23,586

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year2012201520152015
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   
Sunshade, rear, power$225   
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
Obstacle detection, rear$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   
Residual heat$50   
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150   
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0  
Body kit (gray/black) $0$0$0
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0   
Sunroof$900   
Infotainment 
App support$0  $0
Aux input$50   
DVD-compatible player$0   
HD radio$50  $50
iPod integration$100   
Media drive$15   
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25 
Satellite radio $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250   
SD Card slot $25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Traffic information$25   
USB port $25$25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75   
Fog lights $125$125 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25   
Performance meter $150$150$150
Power-folding mirrors$50   
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50   
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300
Door sill trim plates$100  $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
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$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat$100   
Power recliner, passenger seat$100   
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100   
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100   
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  $500
Additional powertrain and chassis calibration options $0$0$0
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  $0
Wheels, dark finish   $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,635$2,105$2,255$3,005
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,530$0$150$900
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,2620-139-829

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year20122015
Model3-SeriesMustang
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase108.7 in107.1 in
Length181.1 in188.3 in
Width70.2 in75.4 in
Height54.1 in54.4 in
Curb Weight3,363 lb.3,527 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.16.0 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 in42.0 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 in30.6 in
Cargo Volume11.1 ft313.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Aluminum trim100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested212566%
Total Not Requested109034%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang EcoBoost Premium

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang GT Premium

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang Shelby GT350

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Additional powertrain and chassis calibration options0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Unbranded, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Total Requested362584%
Total Not Requested67516%

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