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Ford Mustang vs. BMW 3-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Mustang vs. BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $49,670

Ford Mustang GT Premium   
Difference: $22,275

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,035

Ford Mustang GT Premium   
Difference: $20,570

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelMustang3-Series
TrimGT PremiumM3
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,095 $65,500
Base Invoice $36,945 $61,595
GT Performance Package 3,995  
Navigation system 795  
10-speed shiftable automatic 1,595  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,695  
Front sport buckets 1,595  
7-speed automated manual   2,900
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Apple CarPlay support   300
Obstacle detection, rear   750
Aluminum trim   0
Leather seating surfaces   950
Sunroof   0
GT Performance Package 3,795  
Navigation system 755  
10-speed shiftable automatic 1,515  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,610  
Front sport buckets 1,515  
7-speed automated manual   2,670
Metallic paint (extra cost)   505
Apple CarPlay support   275
Obstacle detection, rear   690
Aluminum trim   0
Leather seating surfaces   875
Sunroof   0
Options (change) 9,675 5,450
Options (change) 9,190 5,015
Destination 900 995
Total Price $49,670 $71,945
Total Invoice $47,035 $67,605

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Mustang GT Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,335
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,928
Model Year20182018
ModelMustang3-Series
TrimGT PremiumM3
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine460hp V8425hp I6
TransmissionT10S7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/25 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19255/40-18
Total Price$49,670$71,945
Adjustments for Features0-4,940
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,670$67,005
Total Invoice$47,035$67,605
Adjustments for Features0-4,642
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,035$62,963

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Features Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20182018
ModelMustang3-Series
TrimGT PremiumM3
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1500 
7-speed automated manual $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Power rear side windows $200
Remote app $25
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active glove box$100 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Line lock$50 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Safety key$5 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Residual heat $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential$300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0
Body kit (gray/black)$0 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Rear spoiler $200
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support$100 
Aux input $50
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
Navigation map updates, three years $0
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Fog lights$125 
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Performance meter$150 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates $100
Heated front seats $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals$75 
No leather in second row$-300 
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 seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Additional powertrain and chassis calibration options$0 
Wheels, dark finish$0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$3,630$8,570
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,940
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,642

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20182018
ModelMustang3-Series
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.1 in110.6 in
Length188.5 in182.5 in
Width75.4 in71.3 in
Height54.3 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,733 lb.3,630 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.5 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom34.8 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.2 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom29.0 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume13.5 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Mustang GT Premium

GT Performance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
255/40YR19 tires200No
3.55 axle ratioNo
275/40YR19 tires200No
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential300Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Additional engine cooling0No
Performance steering system (optional)250Yes
Auxiliary gauges0No
Summer tires (optional)0No
Strut tower brace (optional)0No
Upgraded stability control0No
Wheels, dark finish0No
Total Requested80055%
Total Not Requested65045%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested10050%
Total Not Requested10050%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Total Requested45063%
Total Not Requested-45037%

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