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BMW 3-Series vs. Ford Escape Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 3-Series vs. Ford Escape Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,300

Ford Escape Hybrid Limited   
Difference: $6,495

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,548

Ford Escape Hybrid Limited   
Difference: $6,032

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012
Model3-SeriesEscape
Trim328iHybrid Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $37,500 $33,080
Base Invoice $34,680 $30,687
Navigation system 2,150  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Roof rails 100  
Heated front seats 500  
Obstacle detection, rear 750  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350  
Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System   2,395
Navigation system 1,955  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Roof rails 90  
Heated front seats 455  
Obstacle detection, rear 685  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320  
Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System   2,036
Options (change) 4,400 2,395
Options (change) 4,005 2,036
Destination 895 825
Total Price $42,795 $36,300
Total Invoice $39,580 $33,548

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Hybrid Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,895
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,402
Model Year20122012
Model3-SeriesEscape
Trim328iHybrid Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine230hp I6153hp I4 H
TransmissionM6CVT
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8320, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17235/70-16
Total Price$42,795$36,300
Adjustments for Features0-400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,795$35,900
Total Invoice$39,580$33,548
Adjustments for Features0-370
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,580$33,178

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20122012
Model3-SeriesEscape
Trim328iHybrid Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
CVT $1000
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
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 
4-wheel disc brakes$150 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Temporary spare tire $150
Tires, run-flat$150 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo area partition net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rack $300
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
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
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear bumper protector $40
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration$100 
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Compass $0
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Floor mats $75
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Wood trim$300 
Total Value of Features$4,070$4,470
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$400
Value of Feature Adjustments0-370

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20122012
Model3-SeriesEscape
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.7 in103.1 in
Length178.2 in174.7 in
Width71.5 in71.1 in
Height55.8 in67.7 in
Curb Weight3,463 lb.3,255 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in56.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in49.1 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.8 ft329.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
58.0 ft366.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested89080%
Total Not Requested22520%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape Hybrid Limited

Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested69065%
Total Not Requested37535%

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