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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: $19,770

Ford Focus SE   
Difference: $20,400

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,238

Ford Focus SE   
Difference: $18,927

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820122012
ModelFocusFocus3-Series3-Series
TrimSESES328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $15,585 $16,925 $34,900 $42,400
Base Invoice $14,508 $15,727 $32,290 $39,190
Deluxe Package 395      
Driver's Group 415      
SYNC 395      
Antilock brakes (ABS) 385 385    
Interior ambient lighting 295 295    
Heated front seats 115 115 500 500
Leather seating surfaces 695 695 1,450 1,450
Sunroof 625 625 1,050  
Satellite radio 195 195    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550
Folding second row seats     475 475
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350 350
Deluxe Package 344      
Driver's Group 361      
SYNC 344      
Antilock brakes (ABS) 335 335    
Interior ambient lighting 257 257    
Heated front seats 100 100 455 455
Leather seating surfaces 605 605 1,320 1,320
Sunroof 544 544 955  
Satellite radio 170 170    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500
Folding second row seats     430 430
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320 320
Options (change) 3,515 2,310 4,375 3,325
Options (change) 3,060 2,011 3,980 3,025
Destination 670 670 895 895
Total Price $19,770 $19,905 $40,170 $46,620
Total Invoice $18,238 $18,408 $37,165 $43,110

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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: $17,780
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,458
Model Year2008200820122012
ModelFocusFocus3-Series3-Series
TrimSESES328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine140hp I4140hp I4240hp I4300hp I6
TransmissionM5M5M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 4?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-16205/50-16225/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$19,770$19,905$40,170$46,620
Adjustments for Features0-200-2,685-4,985
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,770$19,705$37,485$41,635
Cost Above Minimum$65$0$0$4,150
Total Invoice$18,238$18,408$37,165$43,110
Adjustments for Features0-185-2,484-4,610
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,238$18,223$34,681$38,500
Cost Above Minimum$15$0$0$3,819

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Features Comparison: Ford Focus vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year2008200820122012
ModelFocusFocus3-Series3-Series
TrimSESES328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0  
6-speed manual  $150$150
FWD$0$0  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Brake assist  $50$50
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Stability control  $400$400
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
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
Intermittent wipers$0$0  
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150
Residual heat  $50$50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Regenerative braking  $0$0
Exterior 
Rear spoiler $200  
Infotainment 
HD radio  $50$50
Satellite radio$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Voice control for audio system$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 $150
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Outside temperature display  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Trip computer  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $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
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 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0$0  
Total Value of Features$770$970$3,455$5,755
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200$2,685$4,985
Value of Feature Adjustments0-185-2,484-4,610

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Focus vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20082012
ModelFocus3-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.9 in110.6 in
Length175.0 in182.5 in
Width66.7 in71.3 in
Height58.6 in56.3 in
Curb Weight2,624 lb.3,407 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.5 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume13.8 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Focus SE

Deluxe Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Touring suspension (upgrade)250No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Manual height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Fog lights125Yes
205/50HR16 tires400No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Total Requested22526%
Total Not Requested65074%
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 link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25Yes
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested12571%
Total Not Requested5029%

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%

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%

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