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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: $31,205

Ford Five Hundred Limited   
Difference: $13,015

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,533

Ford Five Hundred Limited   
Difference: $12,317

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122006
Model3-Series3-SeriesFive Hundred
Trim328i335iLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,900 $42,400 $26,380
Base Invoice $32,290 $39,190 $24,242
Premium Package 3,600    
Technology Package 2,550 2,550  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550  
Folding second row seats 475 475  
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750 295
Heated front seats 500 500  
Leather seating surfaces   1,450  
Safety Package     595
Traction control     195
Sunroof     895
Universal garage door opener     150
Navigation system     1,995
Premium Package 3,275    
Technology Package 2,320 2,320  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500  
Folding second row seats 430 430  
Obstacle detection, rear 685 685 257
Heated front seats 455 455  
Leather seating surfaces   1,320  
Safety Package     518
Traction control     170
Sunroof     779
Universal garage door opener     131
Navigation system     1,736
Options (change) 8,425 6,275 4,125
Options (change) 7,665 5,710 3,591
Destination 895 895 700
Total Price $44,220 $49,570 $31,205
Total Invoice $40,850 $45,795 $28,533

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Five Hundred Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,060
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,511
Model Year201220122006
Model3-Series3-SeriesFive Hundred
Trim328i335iLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4300hp I6203hp V6
TransmissionM6M6A6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18225/55-18
Total Price$44,220$49,570$31,205
Adjustments for Features-1,955-2,2550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,265$47,315$31,205
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,050$0
Total Invoice$40,850$45,795$28,533
Adjustments for Features-1,806-2,0830
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,044$43,712$28,533
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,668$0

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

Model Year201220122006
Model3-Series3-SeriesFive Hundred
Trim328i335iLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
6-speed automatic  $1000
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100  
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Proximity key$250  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Brake assist$50$50 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Rollover sensor  $50
Stability control$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo net  $40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Residual heat$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Regenerative braking$0$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
HD radio$50$50 
Media drive$15$15 
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Compass$0 $0
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Steering-linked headlights $150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat  $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Wood trim $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Total Value of Features$4,570$4,870$2,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,955$2,255$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,806-2,0830

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

Model Year20122006
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 Weight3,407 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 328i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested280074%
Total Not Requested100026%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60055%
Total Not Requested49045%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60055%
Total Not Requested49045%

Option Package Details
Ford Five Hundred Limited

Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%

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