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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: $34,885

Ford Mustang EcoBoost Premium   
Difference: $31,985

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,032

Ford Mustang EcoBoost Premium   
Difference: $28,758

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182008
ModelMustangMustang3-Series
TrimEcoBoost PremiumGT PremiumM3
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $30,600 $39,095 $56,500
Base Invoice $28,917 $36,945 $52,160
Navigation system 795 795  
Front sport buckets 1,595 1,595  
Rear spoiler 0 0 0
Pony Package 995    
Polished alloy wheels   1,095  
Technology Package     3,250
Premium Package     1,900
245/35ZR19     1,200
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550
Obstacle detection, rear     350
iPod integration     400
Sunroof     0
Satellite radio - one year subscription     595
Navigation system 755 755  
Front sport buckets 1,515 1,515  
Rear spoiler 0 0 0
Pony Package 945    
Polished alloy wheels   1,040  
Technology Package     2,960
Premium Package     1,730
245/35ZR19     1,090
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500
Obstacle detection, rear     320
iPod integration     365
Sunroof     0
Satellite radio - one year subscription     540
Options (change) 3,385 3,485 8,245
Options (change) 3,215 3,310 7,505
Destination 900 900 825
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300
Total Price $34,885 $43,480 $66,870
Total Invoice $33,032 $41,155 $61,790

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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: $28,370
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,418
Model Year201820182008
ModelMustangMustang3-Series
TrimEcoBoost PremiumGT PremiumM3
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine310hp I4460hp V8414hp V8
TransmissionM6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19255/40-19245/35-19
Total Price$34,885$43,480$66,870
Adjustments for Features00-3,615
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,885$43,480$63,255
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,595$0
Total Invoice$33,032$41,155$61,790
Adjustments for Features00-3,340
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,032$41,155$58,450
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,123$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year201820182008
ModelMustangMustang3-Series
TrimEcoBoost PremiumGT PremiumM3
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0  
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active glove box$100$100 
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row  $100
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Line lock$50$50 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Safety key$5$5 
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
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Residual heat  $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0 
Body kit (gray/black)$0$0 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
iPod integration  $100
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Interior ambient lighting  $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Performance meter$150$150 
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Door sill trim plates  $100
Floor mats$75$75 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$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 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
Upgraded floor mats$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Additional powertrain and chassis calibration options$0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$2,230$2,230$5,845
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$3,615
Value of Feature Adjustments00-3,340

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20182008
ModelMustang3-Series
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase107.1 in108.7 in
Length188.5 in181.1 in
Width75.4 in70.2 in
Height54.3 in54.1 in
Curb Weight3,543 lb.3,352 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom34.8 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.2 in51.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom29.0 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume13.5 ft311.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Mustang EcoBoost Premium

Pony Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Bodyside stripes0No
255/40WR19 tires400No
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%

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%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested117570%
Total Not Requested50030%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Aluminum trim100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested75065%
Total Not Requested40035%

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