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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: $31,215

Ford Mustang V6 Premium   
Difference: $16,730

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,733

Ford Mustang V6 Premium   
Difference: $16,542

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320182018201820182018
ModelMustangMustang3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimV6 PremiumGT Premium328d330i330e iPerformance340iM3
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,200 $34,750 $41,750 $40,250 $45,600 $48,950 $65,500
Base Invoice $24,170 $32,058 $40,110 $38,115 $43,090 $46,205 $61,595
Electronics Package 2,340 2,340          
Comfort Package 650 650          
Reverse Sensing & Security Package 695 695          
Rearview camera 240 240          
Rear spoiler 295 0          
Luxury Design     0 0 0 0  
Navigation system     1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700  
Convenience Tier     1,750 1,750 1,750    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550 550 550 550
Heated front seats     500 500 500 500  
Obstacle detection, rear     750 750 750 750 750
Aluminum trim     0 0 0 0 0
Leather seating surfaces     1,450 1,450 1,450 1,450 950
Sunroof             0
Electronics Package 2,088 2,088          
Comfort Package 581 581          
Reverse Sensing & Security Package 621 621          
Rearview camera 214 214          
Rear spoiler 264 0          
Luxury Design     0 0 0 0  
Navigation system     1,565 1,565 1,565 1,565  
Convenience Tier     1,610 1,610 1,610    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     505 505 505 505 505
Heated front seats     460 460 460 460  
Obstacle detection, rear     690 690 690 690 690
Aluminum trim     0 0 0 0 0
Leather seating surfaces     1,335 1,335 1,335 1,335 875
Sunroof             0
Options (change) 4,220 3,925 6,700 6,700 6,700 4,950 2,250
Options (change) 3,768 3,504 6,165 6,165 6,165 4,555 2,070
Destination 795 795 995 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 -4,001 0 0
Total Price $31,215 $39,470 $49,445 $47,945 $49,294 $54,895 $68,745
Total Invoice $28,733 $36,357 $47,270 $45,275 $46,249 $51,755 $64,660

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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: $11,830
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,722
Model Year2013201320182018201820182018
ModelMustangMustang3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimV6 PremiumGT Premium328d330i330e iPerformance340iM3
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine305hp V6420hp V8180hp I4 D248hp I4180hp I4 PiH320hp I6425hp I6
TransmissionM6M6T8M6T8T8M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)370, 8370, 8205, 9205, 9205, 9600, 16600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-17235/50-18225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17225/45-18255/40-18
Total Price$31,215$39,470$49,445$47,945$49,294$54,895$68,745
Adjustments for Features0-275-6,150-4,900-6,175-6,300-6,125
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,215$39,195$43,295$43,045$43,119$48,595$62,620
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,980$250$0$74$5,550$19,575
Total Invoice$28,733$36,357$47,270$45,275$46,249$51,755$64,660
Adjustments for Features0-253-5,879-4,627-5,794-5,940-5,761
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,733$36,104$41,391$40,648$40,455$45,815$58,899
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,371$936$193$0$5,360$18,444

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Features Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year2013201320182018201820182018
ModelMustangMustang3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimV6 PremiumGT Premium328d330i330e iPerformance340iM3
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 $150  $150
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300 $1300$1300 
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100$100$100$100
Power rear side windows  $200$200$200$200$200
Proximity key  $250$250$250$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
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25     
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
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150$150$150
Safety key$5$5     
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350$350$350
Temporary spare tire$150$150     
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150$150 
Vehicle health reports$0$0     
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100$100$100
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     
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential      $500
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300     
Engine / Motor 
3.5 kW onboard charger    $0  
8 kWh battery pack    $0  
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
Painted brake calipers (optional)      $0
Rear spoiler$200$200    $200
Sport rocker panels (optional)      $0
Sunroof  $900$900$900$900$900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0$0$0$0
App support  $0$0$0$0$0
Handwriting recognition  $200$200$200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150$150$150
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0$0$0$0
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25     
S Voice support  $0$0$0$0$0
Satellite radio$200$200     
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250$250$250$250
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25     
Surround sound     $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200$200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75$75$75
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125$125$125
Fog lights $125$125$125$125$125 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25  
LED headlights  $1000$1000$1000$1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25$25$25
Outside temperature display  $50$50$50$50$50
Performance meter$150$150     
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50$50$50
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50     
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500     
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50$50
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200$200$200
Metal pedals$75$75     
No leather in second row$-300$-300     
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150$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$100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical      $500
Performance steering system (optional)      $0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0    $0
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching      $50
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 $100  
Total Value of Features$1,880$2,155$8,030$6,780$8,055$8,180$8,005
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$275$6,150$4,900$6,175$6,300$6,125
Value of Feature Adjustments0-253-5,879-4,627-5,794-5,940-5,761

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20132018
ModelMustang3-Series
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.1 in110.6 in
Length188.5 in182.5 in
Width73.9 in71.3 in
Height55.8 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,502 lb.3,502 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 Room47.8 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
Ford Mustang V6 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 mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Compass0Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested52595%
Total Not Requested255%
Reverse Sensing & 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 mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Compass0Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested52595%
Total Not Requested255%
Reverse Sensing & Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested25067%
Total Not Requested12533%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested74066%
Total Not Requested37534%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1800100%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested74066%
Total Not Requested37534%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1800100%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330e iPerformance

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested74066%
Total Not Requested37534%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1800100%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 340i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested74066%
Total Not Requested37534%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Total Requested45063%
Total Not Requested-45037%

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