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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: $43,100

Ford Mustang BOSS 302   
Difference: $30,245

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,530

Ford Mustang BOSS 302   
Difference: $29,350

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122017
ModelMustang3-Series
TrimBOSS 302M3
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,310 $64,000
Base Invoice $36,999 $60,200
Front sport buckets 1,995  
Competition Package   4,750
Metallic paint (extra cost)   700
Aluminum trim   0
7-speed automated manual   2,900
Sunroof   0
Front sport buckets 1,736  
Competition Package   4,370
Metallic paint (extra cost)   645
Aluminum trim   0
7-speed automated manual   2,670
Sunroof   0
Options (change) 1,995 8,350
Options (change) 1,736 7,685
Destination 795 995
Total Price $43,100 $73,345
Total Invoice $39,530 $68,880

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Mustang BOSS 302
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,055
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,719
Model Year20122017
ModelMustang3-Series
TrimBOSS 302M3
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine444hp V8444hp I6
TransmissionM6S7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 4600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19265/30-20
Total Price$43,100$73,345
Adjustments for Features0-9,190
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,100$64,155
Total Invoice$39,530$68,880
Adjustments for Features0-8,631
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,530$60,249

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Features Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20122017
ModelMustang3-Series
TrimBOSS 302M3
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
7-speed automated manual $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Power rear side windows $200
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
High performance brake pads (optional)$0 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags $350
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
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 
Active rear differential $500
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Front splitter spoiler$200 
Painted brake calipers, alternate color $0
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
Navigation map updates, three years $0
Navigation system $600
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Compass $0
Cornering lights $50
Heated mirrors $25
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Outside temperature display $50
Power-folding mirrors $50
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Heated front seats $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
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
Partial leather seating sufaces $450
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
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces$450 
Synthetic suede steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Alloy wheels$350 
Dampers, manually adjustable$400 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Short-throw shifter (optional)$0 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,355$11,545
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$9,190
Value of Feature Adjustments0-8,631

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20122017
ModelMustang3-Series
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.1 in110.6 in
Length188.1 in182.5 in
Width73.9 in71.3 in
Height55.6 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,632 lb.3,630 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom34.7 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.6 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom29.8 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume13.4 ft313.0 ft3

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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%
Competition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)0No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Special exterior trim0No
Sport exhaust0No
285/30YR20 tires200No
Painted brake calipers, alternate color0No
265/30YR20 tires200No
turbocharged
3.0L I6
DOHC-4v
444 hp@7000
406 lb-ft@1850
1000Yes
Total Requested100071%
Total Not Requested40029%

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