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

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Ford Focus vs. BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $18,280

Ford Focus ZX4 SES   
Difference: $20,340

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,941

Ford Focus ZX4 SES   
Difference: $19,684

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006201720172017201720172017
ModelFocusFocus3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimZX4 SESZX4 ST320i328d330i330e iPerformance340iM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $15,775 $17,040 $33,450 $40,250 $38,750 $44,100 $47,900 $64,000
Base Invoice $14,690 $15,841 $31,790 $38,115 $36,720 $41,695 $45,225 $60,200
Safety Package 350              
Weather Package 175              
Traction control 115 115            
Sunroof 625 625 1,050 1,050   1,050   0
Leather seating surfaces 695 695 1,450 1,450 1,450 1,450 1,450 950
Front side airbags   350            
Heated front seats   115 500 500 500 500 500  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     700 700 700 700 700 700
Folding second row seats     475          
Luxury Package         0   0  
Premium Package         2,450      
Wood trim               0
Safety Package 305              
Weather Package 152              
Traction control 100 100            
Sunroof 544 544 965 965   965   0
Leather seating surfaces 605 605 1,335 1,335 1,335 1,335 1,335 875
Front side airbags   305            
Heated front seats   100 460 460 460 460 460  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     645 645 645 645 645 645
Folding second row seats     435          
Luxury Package         0   0  
Premium Package         2,255      
Wood trim               0
Options (change) 1,960 1,900 4,175 3,700 5,100 3,700 2,650 1,650
Options (change) 1,706 1,654 3,840 3,405 4,695 3,405 2,440 1,520
Destination 545 545 995 995 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 -4,001 0 0
Total Price $18,280 $19,485 $38,620 $44,945 $44,845 $44,794 $51,545 $66,645
Total Invoice $16,941 $18,040 $36,625 $42,515 $42,410 $42,094 $48,660 $62,715

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Focus ZX4 SES
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,855
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,379
Model Year20062006201720172017201720172017
ModelFocusFocus3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimZX4 SESZX4 ST320i328d330i330e iPerformance340iM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine136hp I4151hp I4180hp I4180hp I4 D248hp I4180hp I4 PiH320hp I6425hp I6
TransmissionM5M5M6T8T8T8M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 4205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-16205/50-16225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17225/45-18255/40-18
Total Price$18,280$19,485$38,620$44,945$44,845$44,794$51,545$66,645
Adjustments for Features0-175-3,485-6,485-8,260-6,510-7,110-9,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,280$19,310$35,135$38,460$36,585$38,284$44,435$57,495
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,030$0$3,325$1,450$3,149$9,300$22,360
Total Invoice$16,941$18,040$36,625$42,515$42,410$42,094$48,660$62,715
Adjustments for Features0-162-3,305-6,134-7,811-6,118-6,712-8,610
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,941$17,878$33,320$36,381$34,599$35,976$41,948$54,105
Cost Above Minimum$0$937$0$3,061$1,279$2,656$8,628$20,785

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Features Comparison: Ford Focus vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20062006201720172017201720172017
ModelFocusFocus3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimZX4 SESZX4 ST320i328d330i330e iPerformance340iM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0      
6-speed manual  $150   $150$150
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300$1300$1300  
FWD$0$0      
RWD  $0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate    $100 $100$100
Proximity key    $250 $250$250
Remote app       $25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15$15$15$15
Universal garage door opener   $100$100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150$150$150$150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0$0$0$0
Brake assist  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75$75$75$75
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350$350$350$350
Stability control  $400$400$400$400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75$75$75$75$75
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200$200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125$125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15$15$15
Interior air filter  $0$0$0$0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175$175$175$175
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Residual heat  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75      
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential       $500
Engine / Motor 
3.5 kW onboard charger     $0  
8 kWh battery pack     $0  
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Regenerative braking  $0$0$0 $0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0 $0 $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25 $25 $25$25
Painted brake calipers (optional)       $0
Rear spoiler$200$200     $200
Sport rocker panels (optional)       $0
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity       $0
App support       $0
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125$125$125$125$125
Aux input  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100$100$100$100
DVD-compatible player       $0
Handwriting recognition       $200
HD radio  $50$50$50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet       $150
Media drive       $15
Navigation map updates, three years       $0
Navigation system       $600
S Voice support       $0
Satellite radio    $200 $200$200
Siri Eyes Free support       $0
Surround sound       $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information       $25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0$0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio       $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75$75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150$150$150$150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125$125$125$125
Compass   $0$0$0$0$0
Cornering lights       $50
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display     $25  
LED headlights    $1000 $1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25$25$25$25
Outside temperature display  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights       $150
Trip computer  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10      
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10      
Xenon HID headlights       $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50     
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50     
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50$50$50$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50$50$50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat  $50     
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $50     
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200$200$200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $150 $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $150 $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat   $100$100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat   $100$100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat   $100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100$100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100$100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat   $100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0      
Wood trim   $300$300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical       $500
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200$200$200$200
Performance steering system (optional)       $0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0     $0
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0       
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching       $50
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100 $100  
Total Value of Features$545$720$4,030$7,030$8,805$7,055$7,655$9,695
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$175$3,485$6,485$8,260$6,510$7,110$9,150
Value of Feature Adjustments0-162-3,305-6,134-7,811-6,118-6,712-8,610

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Focus vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20062017
ModelFocus3-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.9 in110.6 in
Length175.2 in182.5 in
Width66.7 in71.3 in
Height56.9 in56.3 in
Curb Weight2,637 lb.3,502 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room49.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.7 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume14.8 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Focus ZX4 SES

Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 320i

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
LED headlights1000No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Total Requested90032%
Total Not Requested190068%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 340i

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested-4500%

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