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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: $51,835

Ford Mustang Shelby GT500   
Difference: $22,460

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,885

Ford Mustang Shelby GT500   
Difference: $22,870

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172011
Model3-SeriesMustang
TrimM3Shelby GT500
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $64,000 $48,645
Base Invoice $60,200 $43,999
Competition Package 4,750  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700  
Aluminum trim 0  
Leather seating surfaces 950  
7-speed automated manual 2,900  
Sunroof 0  
Electronics Package   2,340
Competition Package 4,370  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 645  
Aluminum trim 0  
Leather seating surfaces 875  
7-speed automated manual 2,670  
Sunroof 0  
Electronics Package   2,036
Options (change) 9,300 2,340
Options (change) 8,560 2,036
Destination 995 850
Total Price $74,295 $51,835
Total Invoice $69,755 $46,885

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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: $14,980
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,847
Model Year20172011
Model3-SeriesMustang
TrimM3Shelby GT500
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine444hp I6550hp V8
TransmissionS7M6
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG15/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16500, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/30-20255/40-19
Total Price$74,295$51,835
Adjustments for Features-7,4800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$66,815$51,835
Total Invoice$69,755$46,885
Adjustments for Features-7,0230
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$62,732$46,885

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year20172011
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 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist$50 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags$350 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
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 
Active rear differential$500 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Front splitter spoiler $200
Painted brake calipers, alternate color$0 
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
App support$0 
Handwriting recognition$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
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 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Automatic headlights$125 
Boost gauge $75
Cornering lights$50 
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 
Spotter mirror(s) $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 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$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
No leather in second row $-300
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 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$9,155$1,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,480$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,0230

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year20172011
Model3-SeriesMustang
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase110.6 in107.1 in
Length182.5 in188.1 in
Width71.3 in73.9 in
Height56.3 in55.6 in
Curb Weight3,630 lb.3,820 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in34.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in51.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in46.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in29.8 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft313.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Competition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Special exterior trim0No
Sport exhaust0No
285/30YR20 tires200No
Painted brake calipers, alternate color0No
265/30YR20 tires200No
turbocharged
3.0L I6
DOHC-4v
444 hp@7000
406 lb-ft@1850
1000Yes
Total Requested100061%
Total Not Requested65039%

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
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested1065100%
Total Not Requested00%

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