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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: $43,100

Ford Mustang BOSS 302   
Difference: $31,595

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,530

Ford Mustang BOSS 302   
Difference: $30,605

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182012
Model3-SeriesMustang
TrimM3BOSS 302
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $65,500 $40,310
Base Invoice $61,595 $36,999
Competition Package 4,750  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Aluminum trim 0  
7-speed automated manual 2,900  
Sunroof 0  
Front sport buckets   1,995
Competition Package 4,370  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505  
Aluminum trim 0  
7-speed automated manual 2,670  
Sunroof 0  
Front sport buckets   1,736
Options (change) 8,200 1,995
Options (change) 7,545 1,736
Destination 995 795
Total Price $74,695 $43,100
Total Invoice $70,135 $39,530

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Mustang BOSS 302
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,905
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,507
Model Year20182012
Model3-SeriesMustang
TrimM3BOSS 302
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine444hp I6444hp V8
TransmissionS7M6
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 1680, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/30-20255/40-19
Total Price$74,695$43,100
Adjustments for Features-9,6900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$65,005$43,100
Total Invoice$70,135$39,530
Adjustments for Features-9,0980
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$61,037$39,530

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year20182012
Model3-SeriesMustang
TrimM3BOSS 302
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 
High performance brake pads (optional) $0
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rearview camera$200 
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags$350 
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 
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Handwriting recognition$200 
HD radio$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Media drive$15 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
Navigation system$600 
S Voice support$0 
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 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Compass$0 
Heated mirrors$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Outside temperature display$50 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Heated front seats$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Partial leather seating sufaces$450 
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 recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger 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 inserts in seating surfaces $450
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Alloy wheels $350
Dampers, manually adjustable $400
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Short-throw shifter (optional) $0
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$12,045$2,355
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,690$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9,0980

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year20182012
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.3,632 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%

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