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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: $28,560

Ford Mustang V6 Premium   
Difference: $12,110

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,098

Ford Mustang V6 Premium   
Difference: $11,502

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920142014201420142014
ModelMustangMustang3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimV6 PremiumGT Premium320i328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,520 $29,160 $32,750 $37,300 $38,600 $43,400 $49,900
Base Invoice $20,758 $26,734 $30,310 $34,495 $35,690 $40,110 $46,090
Safety and Security Package 995            
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 2,150 2,150 2,150 2,150 2,150
Comfort Group 575 575          
Leather seating surfaces 695   1,450 1,450 1,450    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 65            
Bluetooth cell phone link 395 395          
Xenon HID headlights 525 525          
Alarm   375          
Rear spoiler   0          
Power front seats     995        
Steering-linked headlights     900 900 900    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550 550 550 550
Cold Weather Package     950        
Heated front seats       500 500 500 500
Sport Line           1,700  
Premium Package           2,200 2,200
Aluminum trim           0  
Safety and Security Package 866            
Navigation system 1,736 1,736 1,955 1,955 1,955 1,955 1,955
Comfort Group 500 500          
Leather seating surfaces 605   1,320 1,320 1,320    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 37            
Bluetooth cell phone link 344 344          
Xenon HID headlights 457 457          
Alarm   326          
Rear spoiler   0          
Power front seats     905        
Steering-linked headlights     820 820 820    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500 500 500 500
Cold Weather Package     865        
Heated front seats       455 455 455 455
Sport Line           1,545  
Premium Package           2,000 2,000
Aluminum trim           0  
Options (change) 5,245 3,865 6,995 5,550 5,550 7,100 5,400
Options (change) 4,545 3,363 6,365 5,050 5,050 6,455 4,910
Destination 795 795 925 925 925 925 925
Total Price $28,560 $33,820 $40,670 $43,775 $45,075 $51,425 $56,225
Total Invoice $26,098 $30,892 $37,600 $40,470 $41,665 $47,490 $51,925

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Mustang V6 Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,785
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,503
Model Year2009200920142014201420142014
ModelMustangMustang3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimV6 PremiumGT Premium320i328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6300hp V8180hp I4240hp I4180hp I4 D300hp I6335hp I6 H
TransmissionM5M5M6M6T8M6T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 6500, 6205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/65-16235/55-17225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$28,560$33,820$40,670$43,775$45,075$51,425$56,225
Adjustments for Features0-325-4,325-4,425-5,875-6,700-7,700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,560$33,495$36,345$39,350$39,200$44,725$48,525
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,935$0$3,005$2,855$8,380$12,180
Total Invoice$26,098$30,892$37,600$40,470$41,665$47,490$51,925
Adjustments for Features0-297-3,999-4,091-5,431-6,187-7,111
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,098$30,595$33,601$36,379$36,234$41,303$44,814
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,497$0$2,778$2,633$7,702$11,213

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Features Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year2009200920142014201420142014
ModelMustangMustang3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimV6 PremiumGT Premium320i328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr 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
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate     $100$100
Heated steering wheel  $100    
Power rear side windows  $200$200$200$200$200
Proximity key     $250$250
Remote app  $25$25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15$15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250$250$250
Universal garage door opener   $100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0$0$0
Brake assist  $50$50$50$50$50
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75$75$75
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350$350$350
Stability control  $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
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100$100$100
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15$15
Interior air filter  $0$0$0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175$175$175
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150$150$150$150
Residual heat  $50$50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75     
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150$150$150
Regenerative braking  $0$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)     $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25$25 $25
Rear spoiler $200     
Sunroof     $900$900
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0$0$0
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125$125$125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325     
CD player  $125$125$125$125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0$0$0
Handwriting recognition  $200$200$200$200$200
HD radio  $50$50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150$150$150
Media drive  $15$15$15$15$15
S Voice support  $0$0$0$0$0
Satellite radio$200$200     
Satellite radio - one year subscription     $250$250
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200$200$200
Text dictation  $50$50$50$50$50
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25$25$25
USB port  $25$25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 $150$150$150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125$125$125
Compass$0$0 $0$0$0$0
Fog lights $125$125$125$125$125$125
Headlight washers  $50    
Heated mirrors  $25$25$25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50$50$50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display      $25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25$25$25
Outside temperature display  $50$50$50$50$50
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10     
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10     
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100   $100 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50$50$50
Door sill trim plates$100$100   $100 
Heated second row seats  $200    
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat     $50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat     $50 
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200$200$200
No leather in second row$-300$-300     
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat     $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat     $150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$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 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat     $100 
Wood trim    $300 $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200$200$200
Machined alloy wheels$350      
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0   $0 
Total Value of Features$1,445$1,770$5,770$5,870$7,320$8,145$9,145
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$325$4,325$4,425$5,875$6,700$7,700
Value of Feature Adjustments0-297-3,999-4,091-5,431-6,187-7,111

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20092014
ModelMustang3-Series
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.1 in110.6 in
Length187.6 in182.5 in
Width73.9 in71.3 in
Height55.4 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,374 lb.3,411 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom34.7 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom30.3 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Mustang V6 Premium

Safety and Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Alarm100No
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested50080%
Total Not Requested12520%
Comfort Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang GT Premium

Comfort Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 320i

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested70061%
Total Not Requested44039%
Power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested40050%
Total Not Requested40050%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested50050%
Total Not Requested50050%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested70061%
Total Not Requested44039%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested70061%
Total Not Requested44039%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested70061%
Total Not Requested44039%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested35030%
Total Not Requested80070%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested90050%
Total Not Requested90050%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series ActiveHybrid 3

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested70061%
Total Not Requested44039%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested90050%
Total Not Requested90050%

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