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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: $20,969

Ford Focus SEL   
Difference: $18,101

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,348

Ford Focus SEL   
Difference: $16,792

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092009200920092009
ModelFocusFocus3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimSESSEL328i335i335dM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,865 $18,265 $33,600 $40,300 $43,900 $54,850
Base Invoice $16,552 $16,916 $31,090 $37,255 $40,570 $50,640
Moon & Tune Value Package 795 795        
Antilock brakes (ABS) 745 745        
Leather seating surfaces 810   1,450      
Universal garage door opener 399 399        
Cargo mat 70 70        
Telematics service, such as OnStar     750      
Metallic paint (extra cost)     475 475 475 475
iPod integration     400 400 400 400
Heated front seats     500 500 500 500
Folding second row seats     475 475 475 475
Satellite radio - one year subscription     595 595 595 595
Premium Package       2,650 2,650 2,000
Sunroof           1,050
Rear spoiler           0
Moon & Tune Value Package 692 692        
Antilock brakes (ABS) 648 648        
Leather seating surfaces 704   1,320      
Universal garage door opener 342 342        
Cargo mat 55 55        
Telematics service, such as OnStar     685      
Metallic paint (extra cost)     430 430 430 430
iPod integration     365 365 365 365
Heated front seats     455 455 455 455
Folding second row seats     430 430 430 430
Satellite radio - one year subscription     540 540 540 540
Premium Package       2,410 2,410 1,820
Sunroof           955
Rear spoiler           0
Options (change) 2,819 2,009 4,645 5,095 5,095 5,495
Options (change) 2,441 1,737 4,225 4,630 4,630 4,995
Destination 695 695 825 825 825 825
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 -900 1,300
Total Price $21,379 $20,969 $39,070 $46,220 $48,920 $62,470
Total Invoice $19,688 $19,348 $36,140 $42,710 $45,125 $57,760

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Focus SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,241
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,071
Model Year200920092009200920092009
ModelFocusFocus3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimSESSEL328i335i335dM3
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)?, 5?, 5?, 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$21,379$20,969$39,070$46,220$48,920$62,470
Adjustments for Features-2000-1,860-4,160-5,110-4,610
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,179$20,969$37,210$42,060$43,810$57,860
Cost Above Minimum$210$0$0$4,850$6,600$20,650
Total Invoice$19,688$19,348$36,140$42,710$45,125$57,760
Adjustments for Features-1840-1,721-3,844-4,714-4,262
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,504$19,348$34,419$38,866$40,411$53,498
Cost Above Minimum$156$0$0$4,447$5,992$19,079

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Features Comparison: Ford Focus vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year200920092009200920092009
ModelFocusFocus3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimSESSEL328i335i335dM3
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
Universal garage door opener$100$100 $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150$150$150$150
911 assist$25$25    
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0$0
Brake assist  $50$50$50$50
Temporary spare tire$150$150    
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150 
Vehicle health reports$0$0    
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 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325    
CD player  $125$125$125$125
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    
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200$200
USB port$25$25    
Voice control for audio system$25$25    
Voice control for external devices$0$0    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75$75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 $150$150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125$125
Compass$0$0 $0$0$0
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
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights   $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 
Aluminum trim     $100
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$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150$150$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$1,520$1,320$3,180$5,480$6,430$5,930
Value of Feature Adjustments$200$0$1,860$4,160$5,110$4,610
Value of Feature Adjustments-1840-1,721-3,844-4,714-4,262

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Focus vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20092009
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 SES

Moon & Tune Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 5 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

Option Package Details
Ford Focus SEL

Moon & Tune Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 5 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Telematics service, such as OnStar
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested10033%
Total Not Requested20067%
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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested125064%
Total Not Requested70036%

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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested125064%
Total Not Requested70036%

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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested65057%
Total Not Requested50043%

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