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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: $19,785

Ford Fiesta SEL   
Difference: $16,555

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,859

Ford Fiesta SEL   
Difference: $14,451

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220062006
ModelFiesta3-Series3-Series
TrimSEL325i330i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $16,600 $30,900 $36,600
Base Invoice $15,984 $28,300 $33,485
Upgrade Package 820    
Sunroof 745    
Leather seating surfaces 825 1,450  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475 475
Heated front seats   500 500
Folding second row seats   475 475
Proximity key   500 500
Satellite radio   595 595
Telematics service, such as OnStar   750  
Premium Package     2,200
Upgrade Package 714    
Sunroof 648    
Leather seating surfaces 718 1,320  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   430 430
Heated front seats   455 455
Folding second row seats   430 430
Proximity key   455 455
Satellite radio   540 540
Telematics service, such as OnStar   685  
Premium Package     2,000
Options (change) 2,390 4,745 4,745
Options (change) 2,080 4,315 4,310
Destination 795 695 695
Total Price $19,785 $36,340 $42,040
Total Invoice $18,859 $33,310 $38,490

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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: $15,005
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,030
Model Year201220062006
ModelFiesta3-Series3-Series
TrimSEL325i330i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine120hp I4215hp I6255hp I6
TransmissionM5M6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 6?, 10?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/50-16205/55-16225/45-17
Total Price$19,785$36,340$42,040
Adjustments for Features0-1,550-4,200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,785$34,790$37,840
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,050
Total Invoice$18,859$33,310$38,490
Adjustments for Features0-1,421-3,845
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,859$31,889$34,645
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,756

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Features Comparison: Ford Fiesta vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year201220062006
ModelFiesta3-Series3-Series
TrimSEL325i330i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed manual $150$150
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
911 assist$25  
Brake assist $50$50
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Rollover sensor$50  
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo mat $40$40
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Ski sack $50$50
Climate Control 
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  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 $100
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information$25  
Voice control for audio system$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Compass  $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
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$75  
Floor mats, second row (optional)$0  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual height 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$300
Total Value of Features$1,045$2,595$5,245
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,550$4,200
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,421-3,845

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Fiesta vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20122006
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.3,286 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 325i

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 330i

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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested115059%
Total Not Requested80041%

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