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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: $32,255

Ford Mustang V6 Premium   
Difference: $37,070

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,676

Ford Mustang V6 Premium   
Difference: $34,394

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122013
ModelMustangMustang3-Series
TrimV6 PremiumGT PremiumM3
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $26,310 $33,710 $60,100
Base Invoice $24,399 $31,059 $55,470
Pony Package 995    
Electronics Package 2,340 2,340  
Comfort Package 595 595  
Security Package 695 695  
Xenon HID headlights 525 525  
Rear spoiler   0 0
Polished alloy wheels   495  
Premium Package     4,350
245/35ZR19     1,250
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550
Heated front seats     500
Sunroof     0
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350
Pony Package 866    
Electronics Package 2,036 2,036  
Comfort Package 518 518  
Security Package 605 605  
Xenon HID headlights 457 457  
Rear spoiler   0 0
Polished alloy wheels   431  
Premium Package     3,960
245/35ZR19     1,140
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500
Heated front seats     455
Sunroof     0
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320
Options (change) 5,150 4,650 7,000
Options (change) 4,482 4,047 6,375
Destination 795 795 925
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300
Total Price $32,255 $39,155 $69,325
Total Invoice $29,676 $35,901 $64,070

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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: $32,455
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,129
Model Year201220122013
ModelMustangMustang3-Series
TrimV6 PremiumGT PremiumM3
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine305hp V6412hp V8414hp V8
TransmissionM6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 8500, 8180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/50-18245/35-19
Total Price$32,255$39,155$69,325
Adjustments for Features0-150-4,615
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,255$39,005$64,710
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,750$0
Total Invoice$29,676$35,901$64,070
Adjustments for Features0-138-4,265
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,676$35,763$59,805
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,087$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year201220122013
ModelMustangMustang3-Series
TrimV6 PremiumGT PremiumM3
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row  $100
Brake assist  $50
Safety key$5$5 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Temporary spare tire $150 
Vehicle health reports$0$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$75 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Sport rocker panels (optional)  $0
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
iPod integration  $100
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
USB port$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Fog lights$125$125 
Heated mirrors  $25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Outside temperature display  $50
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $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$75 
No leather in second row$-300$-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Total Value of Features$730$880$5,345
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$150$4,615
Value of Feature Adjustments0-138-4,265

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20122013
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 Weight3,448 lb.3,363 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 V6 Premium

Pony Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome grille (optional)0No
235/50WR18 tires400No
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested70057%
Total Not Requested52543%
Electronics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested1065100%
Total Not Requested00%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested25067%
Total Not Requested12533%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang GT Premium

Electronics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested1065100%
Total Not Requested00%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested25067%
Total Not Requested12533%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

245/35ZR19 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
245/35ZR19 tires200No
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
265/35ZR19 tires200No
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Aluminum trim100Yes
Proximity key250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
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 seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested214067%
Total Not Requested107533%

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