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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: $48,720

Ford Mustang Shelby GT500   
Difference: $23,375

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,078

Ford Mustang Shelby GT500   
Difference: $23,652

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Model Year20172008
Model3-SeriesMustang
TrimM3Shelby GT500
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $64,000 $42,330
Base Invoice $60,200 $38,244
Individual Extended Merino Leather 3,500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700  
Aluminum trim 0  
7-speed automated manual 2,900  
Sunroof 0  
Premium Interior Trim Package   595
Navigation system   1,995
iPod integration   295
Satellite radio   195
Interior ambient lighting   295
Bluetooth cell phone link   395
Xenon HID headlights   525
Individual Extended Merino Leather 3,220  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 645  
Aluminum trim 0  
7-speed automated manual 2,670  
Sunroof 0  
Premium Interior Trim Package   518
Navigation system   1,736
iPod integration   257
Satellite radio   170
Interior ambient lighting   257
Bluetooth cell phone link   344
Xenon HID headlights   457
Options (change) 7,100 4,295
Options (change) 6,535 3,739
Destination 995 795
Gas Tax 0 1,300
Total Price $72,095 $48,720
Total Invoice $67,730 $44,078

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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: $14,200
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,033
Model Year20172008
Model3-SeriesMustang
TrimM3Shelby GT500
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine425hp I6500hp V8
TransmissionS7M6
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16500, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/45-18
Total Price$72,095$48,720
Adjustments for Features-9,1750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$62,920$48,720
Total Invoice$67,730$44,078
Adjustments for Features-8,6190
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$59,111$44,078

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year20172008
Model3-SeriesMustang
TrimM3Shelby GT500
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
6-speed manual $150
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Power rear side windows$200 
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist$50 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Stability control$400 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
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
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0 
Front splitter spoiler $200
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
App support$0 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Handwriting recognition$200 
HD radio$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
iPod integration $100
Media drive$15 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
S Voice support$0 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Automatic headlights$125 
Boost gauge $75
Cornering lights$50 
Fog lights $125
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Outside temperature display$50 
Power-folding mirrors$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 
Heated front seats$200 
Interior trim, special color$0 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
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, 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 
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$11,070$1,895
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,175$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,6190

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year20172008
Model3-SeriesMustang
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase110.6 in107.1 in
Length182.5 in187.6 in
Width71.3 in73.9 in
Height56.3 in55.4 in
Curb Weight3,630 lb.3,920 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in34.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in46.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in30.3 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Individual Extended Merino Leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Interior trim, special color0No
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Total Requested45045%
Total Not Requested55055%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang Shelby GT500

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Interior Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Metal pedals75No
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Total Requested45086%
Total Not Requested7514%

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