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

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BMW 3-Series vs. Ford Five Hundred Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,330

Ford Five Hundred SEL   
Difference: $16,340

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,858

Ford Five Hundred SEL   
Difference: $16,262

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182018201820072007
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesFive HundredFive Hundred
Trim320i328d330i330e iPerformance340iM3SELLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,900 $41,750 $40,250 $45,600 $48,950 $65,500 $23,035 $26,610
Base Invoice $33,135 $40,110 $38,115 $43,090 $46,205 $61,595 $21,281 $24,499
Premium Tier 3,000              
Sport Plus Design 2,650              
Sunroof 900         0 895 895
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750 750 750 750 750 295  
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,450 1,450 1,450 1,450 950 895  
Folding second row seats 475              
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550 550 550    
Shadow Sport Design   600 600 600        
Navigation system   1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700   1,995 1,995
Convenience Tier   1,750 1,750 1,750        
Heated front seats   500 500 500 500   240  
Wood trim           0    
Interior Convenience Group             595  
Power-adjustable pedals             240  
Traction control             195 195
Satellite radio             195 195
Limited Convenience Group               475
Premium Tier 2,760              
Sport Plus Design 2,435              
Sunroof 830         0 779 779
Obstacle detection, rear 690 690 690 690 690 690 257  
Leather seating surfaces 1,335 1,335 1,335 1,335 1,335 875 779  
Folding second row seats 435              
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 505 505 505 505 505    
Shadow Sport Design   550 550 550        
Navigation system   1,565 1,565 1,565 1,565   1,736 1,736
Convenience Tier   1,610 1,610 1,610        
Heated front seats   460 460 460 460   209  
Wood trim           0    
Interior Convenience Group             518  
Power-adjustable pedals             209  
Traction control             170 170
Satellite radio             170 170
Limited Convenience Group               413
Options (change) 9,775 7,300 7,300 7,300 4,950 2,250 5,545 3,755
Options (change) 8,990 6,715 6,715 6,715 4,555 2,070 4,827 3,268
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 995 750 750
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -4,001 0 0 0 0
Total Price $45,670 $50,045 $48,545 $49,894 $54,895 $68,745 $29,330 $31,115
Total Invoice $43,120 $47,820 $45,825 $46,799 $51,755 $64,660 $26,858 $28,517

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Ford Five Hundred

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Five Hundred SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,170
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,381
Model Year20182018201820182018201820072007
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesFive HundredFive Hundred
Trim320i328d330i330e iPerformance340iM3SELLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine180hp I4180hp I4 D248hp I4180hp I4 PiH320hp I6425hp I6203hp V6203hp V6
TransmissionT8T8M6T8T8M6A6A6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9600, 16600, 16?, 4?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18255/40-18215/60-17225/55-18
Total Price$45,670$50,045$48,545$49,894$54,895$68,745$29,330$31,115
Adjustments for Features-5,170-5,545-4,295-5,570-5,695-5,5450-515
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,500$44,500$44,250$44,324$49,200$63,200$29,330$30,600
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,000$3,750$3,824$8,700$22,700$0$1,270
Total Invoice$43,120$47,820$45,825$46,799$51,755$64,660$26,858$28,517
Adjustments for Features-4,881-5,298-4,054-5,224-5,369-5,2160-472
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,239$42,522$41,771$41,575$46,386$59,444$26,858$28,045
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,283$3,532$3,336$8,147$21,205$0$1,187

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Ford Five Hundred

Model Year20182018201820182018201820072007
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesFive HundredFive Hundred
Trim320i328d330i330e iPerformance340iM3SELLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 $1300$1300   
6-speed manual  $150  $150  
6-speed automatic      $1000$1000
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0  
FWD      $0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Keyless entry keypad      $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals      $125$125
Proximity key$250$250$250$250$250$250  
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual      $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250$250$250  
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100$100$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Brake assist$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Rollover sensor      $50$50
Stability control$400$400$400$400$400$400  
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75$75$75$75  
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150$150   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Cargo net       $40
Overhead sunglass holder      $25$25
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175$175$175  
Rear air vents      $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Residual heat$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Variable intermittent wipers      $75$75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential     $500  
Engine / Motor 
3.5 kW onboard charger   $0    
8 kWh battery pack   $0    
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Regenerative braking$0$0$0 $0$0  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0$0$0$0 $0  
Bodyside moldings      $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25    $25  
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0  
Rear spoiler     $200  
Sport rocker panels (optional)     $0  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0$0$0  
App support$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Aux input$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash      $325$325
CD player$125$125$125$125$125$125  
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200$200$200  
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15$15  
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0$0$0  
S Voice support$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Surround sound    $250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock       $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75$75  
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125 $125$125
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25    
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat      $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat      $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat       $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200$200$200 $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 $100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Wood trim $300$300$300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical     $500  
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Machined alloy wheels       $350
Performance steering system (optional)     $0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0$0 $0  
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching     $50  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 $100    
Total Value of Features$7,820$8,195$6,945$8,220$8,345$8,195$2,650$3,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,170$5,545$4,295$5,570$5,695$5,545$0$515
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,881-5,298-4,054-5,224-5,369-5,2160-472

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Ford Five Hundred

Model Year20182007
Model3-SeriesFive Hundred
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.6 in112.9 in
Length182.5 in200.7 in
Width71.3 in74.5 in
Height56.3 in60.1 in
Curb Weight3,502 lb.3,644 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in57.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in41.9 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft321.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 320i

Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
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
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested80036%
Total Not Requested141564%
Sport Plus Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested95043%
Total Not Requested127557%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Shadow Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
225/45VR18 tires400No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Sunroof900Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Total Requested90058%
Total Not Requested65042%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
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 Requested90050%
Total Not Requested90050%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Shadow Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
225/45VR18 tires400No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Sunroof900Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Total Requested90058%
Total Not Requested65042%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
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 Requested90050%
Total Not Requested90050%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330e iPerformance

Shadow Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
225/45VR18 tires400No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Sunroof900Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Total Requested90058%
Total Not Requested65042%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
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 Requested90050%
Total Not Requested90050%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 340i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%

Option Package Details
Ford Five Hundred SEL

Power-adjustable pedals
FeatureValueRequested?
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
Interior Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125No
Outside temperature display50Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested55063%
Total Not Requested32537%

Option Package Details
Ford Five Hundred Limited

Limited Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Cargo net40No
Total Requested35068%
Total Not Requested16532%

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