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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: $21,170

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,726

Ford Fiesta SEL   
Difference: $19,029

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120122012
ModelFiesta3-Series3-Series
TrimSEL328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $16,600 $34,900 $42,400
Base Invoice $15,969 $32,290 $39,190
Upgrade Package 795    
Sunroof 745 1,050  
Leather seating surfaces 715 1,450 1,450
BMW Assist   650 650
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550
Heated front seats   500 500
Folding second row seats   475 475
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350 350
Upgrade Package 692    
Sunroof 648 955  
Leather seating surfaces 622 1,320 1,320
BMW Assist   590 590
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500
Heated front seats   455 455
Folding second row seats   430 430
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320 320
Options (change) 2,255 5,025 3,975
Options (change) 1,962 4,570 3,615
Destination 795 895 895
Total Price $19,650 $40,820 $47,270
Total Invoice $18,726 $37,755 $43,700

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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: $19,485
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,471
Model Year201120122012
ModelFiesta3-Series3-Series
TrimSEL328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine120hp I4240hp I4300hp I6
TransmissionM5M6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 6?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/50-16225/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$19,650$40,820$47,270
Adjustments for Features0-1,685-3,985
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,650$39,135$43,285
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,150
Total Invoice$18,726$37,755$43,700
Adjustments for Features0-1,558-3,684
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,726$36,197$40,016
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,819

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Features Comparison: Ford Fiesta vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year201120122012
ModelFiesta3-Series3-Series
TrimSEL328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed manual $150$150
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250  
Remote app $25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
911 assist$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Brake assist $50$50
Knee airbag, passenger $75$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
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
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 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 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
App support$0  
HD radio $50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25  
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information$25  
Voice control for audio system$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Fog lights $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Floor mats, second row (optional)$0  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat $50 
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
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 tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Total Value of Features$1,295$2,980$5,280
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,685$3,985
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,558-3,684

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Fiesta vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20112012
ModelFiesta3-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase98.0 in110.6 in
Length173.6 in182.5 in
Width66.8 in71.3 in
Height58.0 in56.3 in
Curb Weight2,579 lb.3,407 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.7 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.0 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom31.2 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume12.8 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Fiesta SEL

Upgrade Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Alarm100No
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%
BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested259%
Total Not Requested25091%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%
BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested259%
Total Not Requested25091%

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