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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: $30,910

Ford Five Hundred Limited   
Difference: $11,335

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,276

Ford Five Hundred Limited   
Difference: $11,264

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520152015201520152006
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesFive Hundred
Trim320i328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3M3Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,950 $37,500 $39,000 $43,750 $50,150 $62,000 $26,380
Base Invoice $30,995 $35,180 $36,560 $40,930 $46,820 $57,720 $24,242
Premium Package 3,200            
Navigation system 2,150 2,150 2,150 2,150 2,150   1,995
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,450 1,450 1,450 1,450 950  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550 550 550  
Cold Weather Package 950            
Sunroof   1,050 1,050     0 895
Heated front seats   500 500 500 500    
Wood trim           0  
Safety Package             595
Traction control             195
Universal garage door opener             150
Premium Package 2,910            
Navigation system 1,955 1,955 1,955 1,955 1,955   1,736
Leather seating surfaces 1,320 1,320 1,320 1,320 1,320 865  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500 500 500 500  
Cold Weather Package 865            
Sunroof   955 955     0 779
Heated front seats   455 455 455 455    
Wood trim           0  
Safety Package             518
Traction control             170
Universal garage door opener             131
Options (change) 8,300 5,700 5,700 4,650 4,650 1,500 3,830
Options (change) 7,550 5,185 5,185 4,230 4,230 1,365 3,334
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 995 700
Total Price $42,245 $44,195 $45,695 $49,395 $55,795 $64,495 $30,910
Total Invoice $39,540 $41,360 $42,740 $46,155 $52,045 $60,080 $28,276

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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: $8,830
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,919
Model Year2015201520152015201520152006
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesFive Hundred
Trim320i328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3M3Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine180hp I4240hp I4180hp I4 D300hp I6335hp I6 H425hp I6203hp V6
TransmissionM6M6T8M6T8M6A6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17225/45-18225/45-18255/40-18225/55-18
Total Price$42,245$44,195$45,695$49,395$55,795$64,495$30,910
Adjustments for Features-2,505-1,405-2,855-2,355-3,530-3,4800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,740$42,790$42,840$47,040$52,265$61,015$30,910
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,050$3,100$7,300$12,525$21,275$0
Total Invoice$39,540$41,360$42,740$46,155$52,045$60,080$28,276
Adjustments for Features-2,345-1,315-2,670-2,201-3,293-3,2420
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,195$40,045$40,070$43,954$48,752$56,838$28,276
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,850$2,875$6,759$11,557$19,643$0

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

Model Year2015201520152015201520152006
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesFive Hundred
Trim320i328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3M3Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 $150 $150 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300 $1300  
6-speed automatic      $1000
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0 
FWD      $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100      
Keyless entry keypad      $50
Proximity key$250      
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual      $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250$250$250 
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 
Rollover sensor      $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
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
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Residual heat$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers      $75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential     $500 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Regenerative braking$0$0$0$0 $0 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)     $0 
Bodyside moldings      $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0 
Rear spoiler     $200 
Sport rocker panels (optional)     $0 
Infotainment 
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
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 
S Voice support$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Satellite radio$200      
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0$0$0 
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 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Cornering lights     $50 
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125 $125
Headlight washers$50      
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat      $150
Heated second row seats$200      
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat      $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat      $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat     $50 
Manual thigh support length 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$100$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat     $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat     $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Wood trim  $300$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$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 
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching     $50 
Total Value of Features$5,145$4,045$5,495$4,995$6,170$6,120$2,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,505$1,405$2,855$2,355$3,530$3,480$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,345-1,315-2,670-2,201-3,293-3,2420

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

Model Year20152006
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 Weight3,411 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 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Proximity key250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
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 Requested185063%
Total Not Requested110037%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested50050%
Total Not Requested50050%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series ActiveHybrid 3

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%

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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