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

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Ford Fiesta vs. BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,650

Ford Fiesta SEL   
Difference: $19,095

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,726

Ford Fiesta SEL   
Difference: $16,934

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011200820082008
ModelFiesta3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimSEL328i335iM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $16,600 $32,700 $39,300 $53,800
Base Invoice $15,969 $30,085 $36,155 $49,675
Upgrade Package 795      
Sunroof 745     1,050
Leather seating surfaces 715 1,450 1,450 950
Telematics service, such as OnStar   750 750 750
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550
iPod integration   400 400 400
Heated front seats   500 500 500
Folding second row seats   475 475 475
Proximity key   500 500  
Satellite radio - one year subscription   595 595 595
Rear spoiler       0
Upgrade Package 692      
Sunroof 648     955
Leather seating surfaces 622 1,320 1,320 865
Telematics service, such as OnStar   685 685 685
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500 500
iPod integration   365 365 365
Heated front seats   455 455 455
Folding second row seats   430 430 430
Proximity key   455 455  
Satellite radio - one year subscription   540 540 540
Rear spoiler       0
Options (change) 2,255 5,220 5,220 5,270
Options (change) 1,962 4,750 4,750 4,795
Destination 795 825 825 825
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $19,650 $38,745 $45,345 $61,195
Total Invoice $18,726 $35,660 $41,730 $56,595

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Fiesta SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,295
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,277
Model Year2011200820082008
ModelFiesta3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimSEL328i335iM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine120hp I4230hp I6300hp I6414hp V8
TransmissionM5M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 6?, 10300, 13?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/50-16205/55-16225/45-17245/40-18
Total Price$19,650$38,745$45,345$61,195
Adjustments for Features0-1,800-3,600-3,900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,650$36,945$41,745$57,295
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,800$20,350
Total Invoice$18,726$35,660$41,730$56,595
Adjustments for Features0-1,657-3,313-3,607
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,726$34,003$38,417$52,988
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,414$18,985

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Features Comparison: Ford Fiesta vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year2011200820082008
ModelFiesta3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimSEL328i335iM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
6-speed manual $150$150$150
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150
911 assist$25   
Brake assist $50$50$50
Knee airbag, driver$75   
Rollover sensor$50   
Temporary spare tire$150   
Tires, run-flat $150$150 
Vehicle health reports$0   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Cargo mat $40$40$40
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Ski sack $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
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 with manual controls $150$150$150
Residual heat $50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Rear spoiler$200  $200
Infotainment 
App support$0   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
iPod integration $100$100$100
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25   
Satellite radio$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250
Surround sound  $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information$25   
USB port$25   
Voice control for audio system$25   
Voice control for external devices$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  $150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
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
Spotter mirror(s)$50   
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75$75
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Floor mats$75   
Floor mats, second row (optional)$0   
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Wood trim $300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$1,495$3,295$5,095$5,395
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,800$3,600$3,900
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,657-3,313-3,607

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Fiesta vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20112008
ModelFiesta3-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase98.0 in108.7 in
Length173.6 in178.2 in
Width66.8 in71.5 in
Height58.0 in55.9 in
Curb Weight2,579 lb.3,341 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.7 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.0 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom31.2 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume12.8 ft312.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Fiesta SEL

Upgrade Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Alarm100No
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested45082%
Total Not Requested10018%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Telematics service, such as OnStar
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested10033%
Total Not Requested20067%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30055%
Total Not Requested25045%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Telematics service, such as OnStar
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested10033%
Total Not Requested20067%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30055%
Total Not Requested25045%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Telematics service, such as OnStar
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested10033%
Total Not Requested20067%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30055%
Total Not Requested25045%

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