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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: $33,780

Ford Mustang EcoBoost Premium   
Difference: $4,840

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,984

Ford Mustang EcoBoost Premium   
Difference: $3,411

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172017200620062006
ModelMustangMustangMustang3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimEcoBoost PremiumGT PremiumShelby GT350325Ci330CiM3
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $30,195 $37,195 $54,845 $32,300 $37,600 $48,900
Base Invoice $28,534 $35,149 $51,828 $29,575 $34,395 $44,680
Obstacle detection, rear 295 295   350 350 350
Navigation system 795 795   1,800 1,800 1,800
Front sport buckets 1,595 1,595        
Rear spoiler 0 0       0
Steering-linked headlights       800 800  
Metallic paint (extra cost)       475 475 475
Aluminum trim       0 0  
Leather seating surfaces       1,450    
Telematics service, such as OnStar       750   750
Premium Package         2,200  
Xenon HID headlights           700
Obstacle detection, rear 280 280   320 320 320
Navigation system 755 755   1,640 1,640 1,640
Front sport buckets 1,515 1,515        
Rear spoiler 0 0       0
Steering-linked headlights       730 730  
Metallic paint (extra cost)       430 430 430
Aluminum trim       0 0  
Leather seating surfaces       1,320    
Telematics service, such as OnStar       685   685
Premium Package         2,000  
Xenon HID headlights           635
Options (change) 2,685 2,685 0 5,625 5,625 4,075
Options (change) 2,550 2,550 0 5,125 5,120 3,710
Destination 900 900 900 695 695 695
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0 0 1,000
Total Price $33,780 $40,780 $57,045 $38,620 $43,920 $54,670
Total Invoice $31,984 $38,599 $54,028 $35,395 $40,210 $50,085

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Mustang EcoBoost Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,950
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,469
Model Year201720172017200620062006
ModelMustangMustangMustang3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimEcoBoost PremiumGT PremiumShelby GT350325Ci330CiM3
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine310hp I4435hp V8526hp V8184hp I6225hp I6333hp I6
TransmissionM6M6M6M5M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9160, 6?, 10?, 12?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/50-18295/35-19205/55-16205/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$33,780$40,780$57,045$38,620$43,920$54,670
Adjustments for Features-1,340-1,490-140-230-1,7550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,440$39,290$56,905$38,390$42,165$54,670
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,850$24,465$0$3,775$16,280
Total Invoice$31,984$38,599$54,028$35,395$40,210$50,085
Adjustments for Features-1,269-1,410-133-211-1,6070
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,715$37,189$53,895$35,184$38,603$50,085
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,474$23,180$0$3,419$14,901

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Features Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year201720172017200620062006
ModelMustangMustangMustang3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimEcoBoost PremiumGT PremiumShelby GT350325Ci330CiM3
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150 $150$150
5-speed manual   $0  
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0     
Power flip-out rear side windows   $125$125$125
Proximity key$250$250$250   
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power     $350
Universal garage door opener$100$100    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25   
Active glove box$100$100$100   
High performance brake pads (optional)  $0   
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75   
Line lock $50$50   
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 $250$250$250
Rearview camera$200$200$200   
Safety key$5$5$5   
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0   
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat   $40$40$40
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control$125$125    
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers   $175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75   
Drivetrain 
Differential cooler  $0   
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300   $300
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential  $300   
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500   
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0     
Body kit     $0
Body kit (gray/black)$0$0$0   
Bodyside moldings   $75$75$75
Larger rear spoiler  $200   
Rear spoiler$200$200   $200
Sunroof   $900$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100    
App support$0$0$0   
Apple CarPlay support$100$100    
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25   
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 $100 
Navigation system$600$600 $600$600$600
Satellite radio$200$200    
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25   
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information$25$25    
Voice control for audio system  $25   
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0   
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 $150$150
Compass$0$0$0   
Fog lights$125$125 $125$125$125
Heated mirrors$25$25 $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse    $25 
Performance meter$150$150$150   
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50$50   
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver     $10
Visor mirror, passenger     $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50$50$50
Floor mats$75$75$75   
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200    
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 $900$900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50 $50
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  
Memory system, driver seat    $200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $150 
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 tilt adjuster, driver seat    $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat    $100 
Synthetic suede door panel trim  $250   
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces  $450   
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500   
Additional powertrain and chassis calibration options$0$0$0   
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200   
Performance steering system (optional)  $0   
Polished alloy wheels     $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Wheels, dark finish  $0   
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100   
Total Value of Features$6,130$6,280$4,930$5,020$6,545$4,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,340$1,490$140$230$1,755$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,269-1,410-133-211-1,6070

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20172006
ModelMustang3-Series
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase107.1 in107.3 in
Length188.3 in176.7 in
Width75.4 in69.2 in
Height54.4 in53.9 in
Curb Weight3,527 lb.3,198 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.16.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in36.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in54.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom34.8 in36.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.2 in52.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom30.6 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume13.5 ft39.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 325Ci

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330Ci

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Total Requested105064%
Total Not Requested60036%

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