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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: $14,945

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,548

Ford Escape Hybrid Limited   
Difference: $14,802

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182012
Model3-Series3-SeriesEscape
Trim328d330iHybrid Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $45,950 $44,450 $33,080
Base Invoice $43,415 $42,020 $30,687
Navigation system 1,700 1,700  
Convenience Tier 850 850  
Luxury Design 0 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550  
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,450  
Heated front seats 500 500  
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750  
Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System     2,395
Navigation system 1,565 1,565  
Convenience Tier 780 780  
Luxury Design 0 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 505  
Leather seating surfaces 1,335 1,335  
Heated front seats 460 460  
Obstacle detection, rear 690 690  
Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System     2,036
Options (change) 5,800 5,800 2,395
Options (change) 5,335 5,335 2,036
Destination 995 995 825
Total Price $52,745 $51,245 $36,300
Total Invoice $49,745 $48,350 $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: $7,495
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,773
Model Year201820182012
Model3-Series3-SeriesEscape
Trim328d330iHybrid Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine180hp I4 D248hp I4153hp I4 H
TransmissionT8T8CVT
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9205, 9320, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17235/70-16
Total Price$52,745$51,245$36,300
Adjustments for Features-7,350-7,4500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,395$43,795$36,300
Cost Above Minimum$1,600$0$0
Total Invoice$49,745$48,350$33,548
Adjustments for Features-6,932-7,0290
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,813$41,321$33,548
Cost Above Minimum$1,492$0$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Ford Escape

Model Year201820182012
Model3-Series3-SeriesEscape
Trim328d330iHybrid Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 
CVT  $1000
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Rollover sensor  $50
Safety key  $5
Temporary spare tire  $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo area partition net$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Roof rack  $300
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Residual heat$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking$0$0 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear bumper protector  $40
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
App support$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200 
HD radio$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0 
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25
S Voice support$0$0 
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Wood trim$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Transmission 
Launch control $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$10,820$10,920$3,470
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,350$7,450$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,932-7,0290

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20182012
Model3-SeriesEscape
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.6 in103.1 in
Length182.0 in174.7 in
Width71.3 in71.1 in
Height56.3 in67.7 in
Curb Weight3,663 lb.3,255 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in56.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in49.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.5 ft329.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.0 ft366.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

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?
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 Requested900100%
Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rails250Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25No
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25091%
Total Not Requested259%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

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?
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 Requested900100%
Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rails250Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25No
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25091%
Total Not Requested259%

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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