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Ford Focus vs. BMW 1-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Focus vs. BMW 1-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,189

Ford Focus SEL   
Difference: $15,456

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,702

Ford Focus SES   
Difference: $14,218

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120122012
ModelFocusFocus1-Series1-Series
TrimSESSEL128i135i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $18,870 $19,670 $31,200 $39,300
Base Invoice $17,587 $18,315 $28,885 $36,335
Leather seating surfaces 810   1,450  
Moon & Tune Value Package 395 395    
Universal garage door opener 399 399    
BMW Assist     650 650
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550
Heated front seats     500 500
Sunroof     1,050  
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350 350
Premium Package       1,750
Leather seating surfaces 704   1,320  
Moon & Tune Value Package 344 344    
Universal garage door opener 342 342    
BMW Assist     590 590
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500
Heated front seats     455 455
Sunroof     955  
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320 320
Premium Package       1,595
Options (change) 1,604 794 4,550 3,800
Options (change) 1,390 686 4,140 3,460
Destination 725 725 895 895
Total Price $21,199 $21,189 $36,645 $43,995
Total Invoice $19,702 $19,726 $33,920 $40,690

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Focus vs. BMW 1-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Focus SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,931
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,712
Model Year2011201120122012
ModelFocusFocus1-Series1-Series
TrimSESSEL128i135i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine140hp I4140hp I4230hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionM5A4M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 9190, 9180, 8180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17205/50-16205/50-17215/40-18
Total Price$21,199$21,189$36,645$43,995
Adjustments for Features0-600-1,125-4,155
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,199$20,589$35,520$39,840
Cost Above Minimum$610$0$0$4,320
Total Invoice$19,702$19,726$33,920$40,690
Adjustments for Features0-559-1,041-3,843
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,702$19,167$32,879$36,847
Cost Above Minimum$535$0$0$3,968

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Features Comparison: Ford Focus vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year2011201120122012
ModelFocusFocus1-Series1-Series
TrimSESSEL128i135i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
4-speed automatic $800  
6-speed manual  $150$150
FWD$0$0  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Remote app  $25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Universal garage door opener$100$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150$150
911 assist$25$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Brake assist  $50$50
Safety key$5$5  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Second-row low console  $100$100
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
Intermittent wipers$0$0  
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Exterior 
Rear spoiler$200  $200
Sport rocker panels (optional)   $0
Infotainment 
HD radio  $50$50
iPod integration  $100$100
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25  
Satellite radio$200$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$25  
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for audio system$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 $150
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Compass$0$0 $0
Cornering lights   $50
Headlight washers   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100 
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$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 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  $0
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0  
Total Value of Features$1,500$2,100$2,625$5,655
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$600$1,125$4,155
Value of Feature Adjustments0-559-1,041-3,843

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Focus vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year20112012
ModelFocus1-Series
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase102.9 in104.7 in
Length175.0 in172.2 in
Width66.7 in68.8 in
Height58.6 in56.0 in
Curb Weight2,624 lb.3,209 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.5 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in54.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in32.0 in
Cargo Volume13.8 ft310.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Focus SES

Moon & Tune Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%

Option Package Details
Ford Focus SEL

Moon & Tune Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 128i

BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested12533%
Total Not Requested25067%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested12533%
Total Not Requested25067%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested130082%
Total Not Requested28018%

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