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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: $19,840

Ford Focus SE   
Difference: $18,480

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,293

Ford Focus SE   
Difference: $17,162

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082009200920092009
ModelFocusFocus3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimSESES328i335i335dM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $15,585 $16,925 $33,600 $40,300 $43,900 $54,850
Base Invoice $14,508 $15,727 $31,090 $37,255 $40,570 $50,640
Deluxe Package 395          
Driver's Group 415          
SYNC 395          
Antilock brakes (ABS) 385 385        
Sunroof 625 625       1,050
Cargo mat 70 70        
Interior ambient lighting 295 295        
Heated front seats 115 115 500 500 500 500
Leather seating surfaces 695 695 1,450 1,450 1,450 950
Satellite radio 195 195        
Metallic paint (extra cost)     475 475 475 475
iPod integration     400 400 400 400
Folding second row seats     475 475 475 475
Satellite radio - one year subscription     595 595 595 595
Rear spoiler           0
Deluxe Package 344          
Driver's Group 361          
SYNC 344          
Antilock brakes (ABS) 335 335        
Sunroof 544 544       955
Cargo mat 55 55        
Interior ambient lighting 257 257        
Heated front seats 100 100 455 455 455 455
Leather seating surfaces 605 605 1,320 1,320 1,320 865
Satellite radio 170 170        
Metallic paint (extra cost)     430 430 430 430
iPod integration     365 365 365 365
Folding second row seats     430 430 430 430
Satellite radio - one year subscription     540 540 540 540
Rear spoiler           0
Options (change) 3,585 2,380 3,895 3,895 3,895 4,445
Options (change) 3,115 2,066 3,540 3,540 3,540 4,040
Destination 670 670 825 825 825 825
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 -900 1,300
Total Price $19,840 $19,975 $38,320 $45,020 $47,720 $61,420
Total Invoice $18,293 $18,463 $35,455 $41,620 $44,035 $56,805

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Focus SES
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,060
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,878
Model Year200820082009200920092009
ModelFocusFocus3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimSESES328i335i335dM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine140hp I4140hp I4230hp I6300hp I6265hp I6 D414hp V8
TransmissionM5M5M6M6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 4?, 10?, 10?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-16205/50-16205/55-16225/45-17225/45-17245/40-18
Total Price$19,840$19,975$38,320$45,020$47,720$61,420
Adjustments for Features0-200-2,485-4,035-4,985-4,835
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,840$19,775$35,835$40,985$42,735$56,585
Cost Above Minimum$65$0$0$5,150$6,900$20,750
Total Invoice$18,293$18,463$35,455$41,620$44,035$56,805
Adjustments for Features0-185-2,299-3,730-4,600-4,472
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,293$18,278$33,156$37,890$39,435$52,333
Cost Above Minimum$15$0$0$4,734$6,279$19,177

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Features Comparison: Ford Focus vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year200820082009200920092009
ModelFocusFocus3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimSESES328i335i335dM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0    
6-speed manual  $150$150 $150
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100 
FWD$0$0    
RWD  $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150$150$150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0$0
Brake assist  $50$50$50$50
Stability control  $400$400$400$400
Temporary spare tire$150$150    
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50$50
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100$100
Ski sack  $50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100$100
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15
Interior air filter  $0$0$0$0
Intermittent wipers$0$0    
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175$175
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150$150$150
Residual heat  $50$50$50$50
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential     $300
Exterior 
Rear spoiler $200   $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100    
iPod integration  $100$100$100$100
Satellite radio$200$200    
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250$250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25    
USB port$25$25    
Voice control for audio system$25$25    
Voice control for external devices$0$0    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150   $150
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25$25
Outside temperature display  $50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150$150
Trip computer  $150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10    
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10    
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50$50
Floor mats$75$75    
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$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$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$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat   $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat   $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat     $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat     $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat   $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Wood trim  $300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0$0    
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Total Value of Features$970$1,170$3,455$5,005$5,955$5,805
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200$2,485$4,035$4,985$4,835
Value of Feature Adjustments0-185-2,299-3,730-4,600-4,472

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Focus vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20082009
ModelFocus3-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.9 in108.7 in
Length175.0 in178.2 in
Width66.7 in71.5 in
Height58.6 in55.9 in
Curb Weight2,624 lb.3,341 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume13.8 ft312.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Focus SE

Deluxe Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Touring suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Manual height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Fog lights125Yes
205/50HR16 tires400No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Total Requested47554%
Total Not Requested40046%
Driver's Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested575100%
Total Not Requested00%
SYNC
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25Yes
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested2514%
Total Not Requested15086%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

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

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 335d

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

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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