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Ford Focus vs. BMW i3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Focus vs. BMW i3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $18,040

Ford Focus SE   
Difference: $18,405

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,732

Ford Focus SE   
Difference: $16,953

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082016
ModelFocusFocusi3
TrimSESESBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $15,585 $16,925 $42,400
Base Invoice $14,508 $15,727 $39,690
Driver's Group 415    
SYNC 395    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 385 385  
Satellite radio 195 195  
Deluxe Package 395    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550
Driver's Group 361    
SYNC 344    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 335 335  
Satellite radio 170 170  
Deluxe Package 344    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500
Options (change) 1,785 580 550
Options (change) 1,554 505 500
Destination 670 670 995
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500
Total Price $18,040 $18,175 $36,445
Total Invoice $16,732 $16,902 $33,685

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Focus vs. BMW i3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Focus SES
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,990
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,980
Model Year200820082016
ModelFocusFocusi3
TrimSESESBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine140hp I4140hp I4168hp E
TransmissionM5M5A1
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/35 MPG24/35 MPG137/111 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 4100, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-16205/50-16155/70-19
Total Price$18,040$18,175$36,445
Adjustments for Features0-200-6,480
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,040$17,975$29,965
Cost Above Minimum$65$0$0
Total Invoice$16,732$16,902$33,685
Adjustments for Features0-186-5,989
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,732$16,716$27,696
Cost Above Minimum$16$0$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Focus vs. BMW i3

Model Year200820082016
ModelFocusFocusi3
TrimSESESBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0 
1-speed automatic  $800
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Remote app  $25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150
Brake assist  $50
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Stability control  $400
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Heat pump  $250
Interior air filter  $0
Intermittent wipers$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear wiper  $175
Residual heat  $50
Engine / Motor 
18 kWh battery pack  $0
7.2 kW onboard charger  $500
DC quick-charging capability  $750
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Carbon fiber body structure  $0
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD player$125$125 
HD radio  $50
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation system  $600
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Automatic headlights  $125
Digital instruments  $0
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25
LED headlights  $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Outside temperature display  $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Tachometer$75$75 
Trip computer  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats  $200
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Total Value of Features$1,245$1,445$7,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200$6,480
Value of Feature Adjustments0-186-5,989

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Focus vs. BMW i3

Model Year20082016
ModelFocusi3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase102.9 in101.2 in
Length175.0 in157.4 in
Width66.7 in69.9 in
Height58.6 in62.1 in
Curb Weight2,623 lb.2,634 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.5 gal.2.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in50.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.8 ft32.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.811.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Focus SE

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%
Deluxe Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Touring suspension (upgrade)250No
Heated mirrors25No
Manual height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Fog lights125Yes
205/50HR16 tires400No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25No
Total Requested17520%
Total Not Requested70080%

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