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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: $18,155

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,996

Ford Mustang Shelby GT500   
Difference: $17,709

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102013
ModelMustang3-Series
TrimShelby GT500M3
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $46,725 $60,100
Base Invoice $42,236 $55,470
Electronics Package 2,195  
Navigation system   1,350
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Rear spoiler   0
Aluminum trim   500
Leather seating surfaces   950
7-speed automated manual   2,900
Sunroof   0
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
Electronics Package 1,910  
Navigation system   1,230
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Rear spoiler   0
Aluminum trim   455
Leather seating surfaces   865
7-speed automated manual   2,640
Sunroof   0
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
Options (change) 2,195 6,600
Options (change) 1,910 6,010
Destination 850 925
Gas Tax 1,000 1,300
Total Price $50,770 $68,925
Total Invoice $45,996 $63,705

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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: $12,230
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,233
Model Year20102013
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, 8180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19245/40-18
Total Price$50,770$68,925
Adjustments for Features0-5,925
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,770$63,000
Total Invoice$45,996$63,705
Adjustments for Features0-5,476
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,996$58,229

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Features Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20102013
ModelMustang3-Series
TrimShelby GT500M3
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
7-speed automated manual $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
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
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Front splitter spoiler$200 
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Boost gauge$75 
Compass$0 
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Outside temperature display $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
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat $50
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 height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Synthetic suede steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$1,270$7,195
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,925
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,476

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20102013
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.3,715 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 player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested1015100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Launch control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested200100%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%

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