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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: $21,259

Ford Focus SEL   
Difference: $17,891

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,757

Ford Focus SES   
Difference: $16,493

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112011201120112011
ModelFocusFocus3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimSESSEL328i335i335dM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,870 $19,670 $34,600 $42,050 $44,150 $55,900
Base Invoice $17,587 $18,315 $32,030 $38,885 $40,820 $51,630
Leather seating surfaces 810         950
Moon & Tune Value Package 395 395        
Universal garage door opener 399 399        
Cargo mat 70 70        
Telematics service, such as OnStar     750     750
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550 550 550
Heated front seats     500 500 500 500
Folding second row seats     475 475 475 475
Sunroof     1,050     1,050
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350 350 350 350
iPod integration       400 400 400
Premium Package       2,650 2,650  
Rear spoiler           0
Leather seating surfaces 704         865
Moon & Tune Value Package 344 344        
Universal garage door opener 342 342        
Cargo mat 55 55        
Telematics service, such as OnStar     685     685
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500 500 500
Heated front seats     455 455 455 455
Folding second row seats     430 430 430 430
Sunroof     955     955
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320 320 320 320
iPod integration       365 365 365
Premium Package       2,410 2,410  
Rear spoiler           0
Options (change) 1,674 864 3,675 4,925 4,925 5,025
Options (change) 1,445 741 3,345 4,480 4,480 4,575
Destination 725 725 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $21,269 $21,259 $39,150 $47,850 $49,950 $63,100
Total Invoice $19,757 $19,781 $36,250 $44,240 $46,175 $58,380

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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: $15,711
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,453
Model Year201120112011201120112011
ModelFocusFocus3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimSESSEL328i335i335dM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine140hp I4140hp I4230hp I6300hp I6265hp I6 D414hp V8
TransmissionM5A4T6M6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 9190, 9180, 8180, 8180, 8180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17205/50-16225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17245/40-18
Total Price$21,269$21,259$39,150$47,850$49,950$63,100
Adjustments for Features0-600-2,780-4,130-5,080-3,505
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,269$20,659$36,370$43,720$44,870$59,595
Cost Above Minimum$610$0$0$7,350$8,500$23,225
Total Invoice$19,757$19,781$36,250$44,240$46,175$58,380
Adjustments for Features0-558-2,574-3,818-4,696-3,243
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,757$19,223$33,676$40,422$41,479$55,137
Cost Above Minimum$534$0$0$6,746$7,803$21,461

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Features Comparison: Ford Focus vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year201120112011201120112011
ModelFocusFocus3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimSESSEL328i335i335dM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0     
4-speed automatic $800    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 $1100 
6-speed manual   $150 $150
FWD$0$0    
RWD  $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app  $25$25$25$25
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 
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
Safety key$5$5    
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
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential     $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop     $150
Exterior 
Rear spoiler$200    $200
Sport rocker panels (optional)     $0
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25    
HD radio  $50$50$50$50
iPod integration  $100$100$100$100
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25    
Satellite radio$200$200    
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information$25$25    
USB port$25$25    
Voice control for audio system$25$25    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 $150$150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125$125
Compass$0$0 $0$0 
Fog lights$125$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
Power-folding mirrors   $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 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50$50
Floor mats$75$75    
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat     $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat     $50
Memory system, driver seat   $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 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat   $100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat   $100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat     $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat     $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat   $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100 
Wood trim  $300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector     $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0    $0
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0    
Total Value of Features$1,375$1,975$4,155$5,505$6,455$4,880
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$600$2,780$4,130$5,080$3,505
Value of Feature Adjustments0-558-2,574-3,818-4,696-3,243

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Focus vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20112011
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
Unbranded, 190W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%

Option Package Details
Ford Focus SEL

Moon & Tune Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Telematics service, such as OnStar
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested10031%
Total Not Requested22569%
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

iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
Remote app25No
Total Requested125063%
Total Not Requested72537%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335d

iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
Remote app25No
Total Requested125063%
Total Not Requested72537%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Telematics service, such as OnStar
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested10031%
Total Not Requested22569%
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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