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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: $50,770

Ford Mustang Shelby GT500   
Difference: $16,100

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,996

Ford Mustang Shelby GT500   
Difference: $15,789

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102008
ModelMustang3-Series
TrimShelby GT500M3
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $46,725 $56,500
Base Invoice $42,236 $52,160
Electronics Package 2,195  
Premium Package   1,900
Navigation system   2,100
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
iPod integration   400
Rear spoiler   0
7-speed automated manual   2,700
Sunroof   0
Satellite radio - one year subscription   595
Electronics Package 1,910  
Premium Package   1,730
Navigation system   1,910
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
iPod integration   365
Rear spoiler   0
7-speed automated manual   2,455
Sunroof   0
Satellite radio - one year subscription   540
Options (change) 2,195 8,245
Options (change) 1,910 7,500
Destination 850 825
Gas Tax 1,000 1,300
Total Price $50,770 $66,870
Total Invoice $45,996 $61,785

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Mustang Shelby GT500
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,415
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,612
Model Year20102008
ModelMustang3-Series
TrimShelby GT500M3
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine540hp V8414hp V8
TransmissionM6S7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/22 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 8?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19245/40-18
Total Price$50,770$66,870
Adjustments for Features0-6,685
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,770$60,185
Total Invoice$45,996$61,785
Adjustments for Features0-6,177
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,996$55,608

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Features Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20102008
ModelMustang3-Series
TrimShelby GT500M3
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
7-speed automated manual $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row $100
Brake assist $50
Side curtain airbags $350
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo mat $40
Rear seat pass-through $100
Second-row low console $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Interior air filter $0
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Residual heat $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Front splitter spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
DVD-compatible player$0 
iPod integration $100
Media drive$15 
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Boost gauge$75 
Fog lights $125
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Outside temperature display $50
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Floor mats$75 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
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, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver 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, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Synthetic suede steering wheel$150 
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$1,110$7,795
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,685
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,177

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20102008
ModelMustang3-Series
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase107.1 in108.7 in
Length188.1 in181.1 in
Width73.9 in70.2 in
Height55.6 in54.1 in
Curb Weight3,948 lb.3,704 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom34.7 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.6 in51.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom29.8 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume13.4 ft311.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Mustang Shelby GT500

Electronics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested100099%
Total Not Requested151%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Launch control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested200100%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Aluminum trim100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested65057%
Total Not Requested50043%

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