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Ford Crown Victoria vs. BMW 3-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Crown Victoria vs. BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,910

Ford Crown Victoria LX   
Difference: $4,515

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,110

Ford Crown Victoria LX   
Difference: $4,350

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006200820082008
ModelCrown VictoriaCrown Victoria3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimLXLX Sport328i335iM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,055 $30,830 $32,700 $39,300 $53,800
Base Invoice $25,785 $28,282 $30,085 $36,155 $49,675
Premier Group 1,030        
Sunroof 1,095 1,095     1,050
Front side airbags 300 300      
Heated mirrors 35 35      
Traction control 175 175      
Leather seating surfaces 795     1,450 950
Polished alloy wheels 650        
Premium Package     3,350    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550 550
245/35ZR19         1,200
Rear spoiler         0
Premier Group 896        
Sunroof 953 953     955
Front side airbags 261 261      
Heated mirrors 30 30      
Traction control 152 152      
Leather seating surfaces 692     1,320 865
Polished alloy wheels 566        
Premium Package     3,050    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500 500
245/35ZR19         1,090
Rear spoiler         0
Options (change) 4,080 1,605 3,900 2,000 3,750
Options (change) 3,550 1,396 3,550 1,820 3,410
Destination 775 775 825 825 825
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $32,910 $33,210 $37,425 $42,125 $59,675
Total Invoice $30,110 $30,453 $34,460 $38,800 $55,210

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Crown Victoria vs. BMW 3-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Crown Victoria LX Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,290
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,232
Model Year20062006200820082008
ModelCrown VictoriaCrown Victoria3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimLXLX Sport328i335iM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine224hp V8239hp V8230hp I6300hp I6414hp V8
TransmissionA4A4M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 4?, 10300, 13?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-16235/55-17205/55-16225/45-17245/35-19
Total Price$32,910$33,210$37,425$42,125$59,675
Adjustments for Features0-650-2,575-2,425-2,975
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,910$32,560$34,850$39,700$56,700
Cost Above Minimum$350$0$0$4,850$21,850
Total Invoice$30,110$30,453$34,460$38,800$55,210
Adjustments for Features0-596-2,371-2,234-2,752
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,110$29,857$32,089$36,566$52,458
Cost Above Minimum$253$0$0$4,477$20,369

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Features Comparison: Ford Crown Victoria vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20062006200820082008
ModelCrown VictoriaCrown Victoria3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimLXLX Sport328i335iM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800   
6-speed manual  $150$150$150
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50   
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener  $100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350
Stability control  $400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75$75
Tires, run-flat  $150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50
Cargo mat  $40$40$40
Console with shifter $150$150$150$150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Interior air filter  $0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175
Rear air vents $100   
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150$150
Residual heat  $50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Rear spoiler    $200
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100  
Cassette player$50$50   
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50
Surround sound   $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 $150
Compass$0$0$0  
Fog lights  $125$125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25
Outside temperature display $50$50$50$50
Power-folding mirrors  $50  
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150
Tachometer  $75$75$75
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10   
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats$75$75   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $50
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150 $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150 $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100   
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat    $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat    $100
Wood trim  $300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels$350   $350
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350   
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0   
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Total Value of Features$1,995$2,645$4,570$4,420$4,970
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$650$2,575$2,425$2,975
Value of Feature Adjustments0-596-2,371-2,234-2,752

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Crown Victoria vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20062008
ModelCrown Victoria3-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.6 in108.7 in
Length212.0 in178.2 in
Width77.3 in71.5 in
Height58.3 in55.9 in
Curb Weight4,130 lb.3,341 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.5 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.6 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room60.0 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume20.6 ft312.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Crown Victoria LX

Premier Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cassette player50No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested92595%
Total Not Requested505%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested175061%
Total Not Requested110039%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

245/35ZR19 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
245/35ZR19 tires200No
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
265/35ZR19 tires200No
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%

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