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Ford Mustang vs. BMW 5-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Mustang vs. BMW 5-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,785

Ford Mustang V6 Premium   
Difference: $21,985

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,245

Ford Mustang V6 Premium   
Difference: $20,420

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112012201220122012
ModelMustangMustang5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimV6 PremiumGT Premium528i535iActiveHybrid 5550i
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,845 $32,845 $46,900 $52,500 $60,950 $62,000
Base Invoice $23,965 $30,265 $43,330 $48,480 $56,255 $57,220
Electronics Package 2,340 2,340        
Comfort Package 595 595        
Xenon HID headlights 525 525        
Security Package 395 395        
Pony Package 995          
Rearview camera 240 240        
Rear spoiler   0        
Technology Package     1,850 1,850    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550 550  
Aluminum trim     0 0 0 0
Heated front seats     500 500 500 500
Folding second row seats     475 475   475
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350 350 350 350
Premium Package     2,250      
Obstacle detection, rear       750    
Electronics Package 2,036 2,036        
Comfort Package 518 518        
Xenon HID headlights 457 457        
Security Package 344 344        
Pony Package 866          
Rearview camera 209 209        
Rear spoiler   0        
Technology Package     1,685 1,685    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500 500  
Aluminum trim     0 0 0 0
Heated front seats     455 455 455 455
Folding second row seats     430 430   430
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320 320 320 320
Premium Package     2,050      
Obstacle detection, rear       685    
Options (change) 5,090 4,095 5,975 4,475 1,400 1,325
Options (change) 4,430 3,564 5,440 4,075 1,275 1,205
Destination 850 850 895 895 895 895
Total Price $31,785 $37,790 $53,770 $57,870 $63,245 $64,220
Total Invoice $29,245 $34,679 $49,665 $53,450 $58,425 $59,320

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. BMW 5-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Mustang V6 Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,580
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,504
Model Year201120112012201220122012
ModelMustangMustang5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimV6 PremiumGT Premium528i535iActiveHybrid 5550i
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine305hp V6412hp V8240hp I4300hp I6335hp I4 H400hp V8
TransmissionM6M6T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 8500, 8180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/50-18225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$31,785$37,790$53,770$57,870$63,245$64,220
Adjustments for Features0-150-6,405-5,955-5,355-6,255
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,785$37,640$47,365$51,915$57,890$57,965
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,855$0$4,550$10,525$10,600
Total Invoice$29,245$34,679$49,665$53,450$58,425$59,320
Adjustments for Features0-138-5,916-5,500-4,947-5,778
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,245$34,541$43,749$47,950$53,478$53,542
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,296$0$4,201$9,729$9,793

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Features Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year201120112012201220122012
ModelMustangMustang5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimV6 PremiumGT Premium528i535iActiveHybrid 5550i
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300$1300$1300
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200$200$200$200
Power trunk closer  $350   
Remote app  $25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350$350
Universal garage door opener  $100  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25    
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0$0
Brake assist  $50$50$50$50
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150 $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250 $250
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200 $200
Safety key$5$5    
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350$350
Temporary spare tire $150    
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150$150
Vehicle health reports$0$0    
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50$50
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15
Interior air filter  $0$0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175$175
Rear air vents  $100$100 $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls    $250 
Rear dual-zone climate control    $125 
Residual heat  $50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75    
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300    
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150 
Regenerative braking  $0$0 $0
Exterior 
Rear spoiler$200$200    
Sunroof  $900$900$900$900
Infotainment 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25    
Satellite radio$200$200    
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250$250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75$75
Compass$0$0    
Cornering lights  $50$50$50$50
Heated mirrors  $25$25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50$50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25$25
Outside temperature display  $50$50$50$50
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50$50
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50    
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10    
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50$50
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300 $300
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250$250
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat     $150
Metal pedals$75$75    
No leather in second row$-300$-300    
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100    
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat     $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat     $100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat     $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat     $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200 
Polished alloy wheels$350     
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0    
Total Value of Features$1,925$2,075$8,330$7,880$7,280$8,180
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$150$6,405$5,955$5,355$6,255
Value of Feature Adjustments0-138-5,916-5,500-4,947-5,778

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20112012
ModelMustang5-Series
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.1 in116.9 in
Length188.1 in193.1 in
Width73.9 in73.2 in
Height55.6 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,454 lb.3,815 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom34.7 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.6 in56.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom29.8 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume13.4 ft318.4 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 front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Alarm100No
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested125100%
Pony Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome grille (optional)0No
235/50WR18 tires400No
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested27531%
Total Not Requested60069%

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
Compass0No
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Alarm100No
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested125100%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power decklid350No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90045%
Total Not Requested110055%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%

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