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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: $32,040

Ford Crown Victoria LX   
Difference: $7,905

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,942

Ford Crown Victoria LX   
Difference: $7,018

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720122012
ModelCrown Victoria3-Series3-Series
TrimLX328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,615 $34,900 $42,400
Base Invoice $25,985 $32,290 $39,190
Front side airbags 300    
Heated mirrors 35    
Traction control 175    
Sunroof 1,095    
Sport Handling and Performance Pkg. 1,995    
Premium Package   3,600  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550
Leather seating surfaces     1,450
Front side airbags 261    
Heated mirrors 30    
Traction control 152    
Sunroof 953    
Sport Handling and Performance Pkg. 1,736    
Premium Package   3,275  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500
Leather seating surfaces     1,320
Options (change) 3,600 4,150 2,000
Options (change) 3,132 3,775 1,820
Destination 825 895 895
Total Price $32,040 $39,945 $45,295
Total Invoice $29,942 $36,960 $41,905

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Crown Victoria LX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,545
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,834
Model Year200720122012
ModelCrown Victoria3-Series3-Series
TrimLX328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine239hp V8240hp I4300hp I6
TransmissionA4M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-17225/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$32,040$39,945$45,295
Adjustments for Features0-2,360-2,660
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,040$37,585$42,635
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,050
Total Invoice$29,942$36,960$41,905
Adjustments for Features0-2,184-2,461
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,942$34,776$39,444
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,668

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

Model Year200720122012
ModelCrown Victoria3-Series3-Series
TrimLX328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
6-speed manual $150$150
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100 
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Proximity key $250 
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Stability control $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Interior air filter $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Residual heat $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Regenerative braking $0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
Cassette player$50  
HD radio $50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75 
Compass$0$0 
Fog lights $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Tachometer $75$75
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Memory system, driver seat $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  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$1,870$4,230$4,530
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,360$2,660
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,184-2,461

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

Model Year20072012
ModelCrown Victoria3-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.6 in110.6 in
Length212.0 in182.5 in
Width77.3 in71.3 in
Height58.3 in56.3 in
Curb Weight4,130 lb.3,407 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.5 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.6 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room60.0 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume20.6 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Crown Victoria LX

Sport Handling and Performance Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Front buckets50Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Console with shifter150Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Full-size spare tire225No
Rear air vents100Yes
235/55HR17 tires400No
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
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Rear air springs, auto-leveling350No
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Summer tires (optional)0No
3.27 axle ratioNo
4.6L V8
OHC-2v
239 hp@4900
287 lb-ft@4100
1000No
Total Requested217549%
Total Not Requested227551%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
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
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested265070%
Total Not Requested115030%

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