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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: $20,225

Ford Focus SE   
Difference: $17,945

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,634

Ford Focus SE   
Difference: $17,201

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008201620162016201620162016
ModelFocusFocus3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimSESES320i328i328d330e340iM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $15,585 $16,925 $33,150 $38,350 $39,850 $43,700 $45,800 $63,500
Base Invoice $14,508 $15,727 $31,180 $35,960 $37,340 $40,885 $42,815 $59,100
Deluxe Package 395              
Driver's Group 415              
SYNC 395              
Universal garage door opener 455 455            
Antilock brakes (ABS) 385 385            
Interior ambient lighting 295 295            
Heated front seats 115 115 500 500 500 500 500  
Leather seating surfaces 695 695 1,450 1,450 1,450 1,450 1,450 950
Sunroof 625 625 1,050   1,050 1,050   0
Satellite radio 195 195            
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550 550 550 550 550
Folding second row seats     475          
Luxury Package       0     0  
Premium Package       2,450        
Wood trim               0
Deluxe Package 344              
Driver's Group 361              
SYNC 344              
Universal garage door opener 396 396            
Antilock brakes (ABS) 335 335            
Interior ambient lighting 257 257            
Heated front seats 100 100 455 455 455 455 455  
Leather seating surfaces 605 605 1,320 1,320 1,320 1,320 1,320 865
Sunroof 544 544 955   955 955   0
Satellite radio 170 170            
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500 500 500 500 500
Folding second row seats     430          
Luxury Package       0     0  
Premium Package       2,230        
Wood trim               0
Options (change) 3,970 2,765 4,025 4,950 3,550 3,550 2,500 1,500
Options (change) 3,456 2,407 3,660 4,505 3,230 3,230 2,275 1,365
Destination 670 670 995 995 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 -4,001 0 0
Total Price $20,225 $20,360 $38,170 $44,295 $44,395 $44,244 $49,295 $65,995
Total Invoice $18,634 $18,804 $35,835 $41,460 $41,565 $41,109 $46,085 $61,460

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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: $15,350
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,719
Model Year20082008201620162016201620162016
ModelFocusFocus3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimSESES320i328i328d330e340iM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine140hp I4140hp I4180hp I4240hp I4180hp I4 D181hp 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$20,225$20,360$38,170$44,295$44,395$44,244$49,295$65,995
Adjustments for Features0-200-2,660-7,660-5,835-5,860-6,510-8,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,225$20,160$35,510$36,635$38,560$38,384$42,785$57,945
Cost Above Minimum$65$0$0$1,125$3,050$2,874$7,275$22,435
Total Invoice$18,634$18,804$35,835$41,460$41,565$41,109$46,085$61,460
Adjustments for Features0-185-2,497-7,170-5,463-5,445-6,086-7,497
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,634$18,619$33,338$34,290$36,102$35,664$39,999$53,963
Cost Above Minimum$15$0$0$952$2,764$2,326$6,661$20,625

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Features Comparison: Ford Focus vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20082008201620162016201620162016
ModelFocusFocus3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimSESES320i328i328d330e340iM3
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
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150      
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250$250$250$250
Universal garage door opener$100$100 $100$100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $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
Stability control  $400$400$400$400$400$400
Temporary spare tire$150$150      
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100$100$100$100
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
Intermittent wipers$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
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential       $500
Engine / Motor 
3.6 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
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25  $25$25
Painted brake calipers (optional)       $0
Rear spoiler $200     $200
Sport rocker panels (optional)       $0
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity       $0
App support       $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25$25$25
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      
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250  $250$250
Siri Eyes Free support       $0
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25      
Surround sound       $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information       $25
Voice control for audio system$25$25      
Voice control for nav and audio       $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75$75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75$75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 $150$150$150$150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125$125$125$125
Compass$0$0 $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
Door sill trim plates   $100$100$100$100$100
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
Wood trim   $300$300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200$200$200$200
Performance steering system (optional)       $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)       $0
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0$0      
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching       $50
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100$100  
Total Value of Features$1,020$1,220$3,680$8,680$6,855$6,880$7,530$9,070
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200$2,660$7,660$5,835$5,860$6,510$8,050
Value of Feature Adjustments0-185-2,497-7,170-5,463-5,445-6,086-7,497

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Focus vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20082016
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.3,431 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)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 link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25Yes
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Total Requested15086%
Total Not Requested2514%

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 328i

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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