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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: $12,915

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,858

Ford Five Hundred SEL   
Difference: $12,682

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Model Year20152015201520152015201520072007
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesFive HundredFive Hundred
Trim320i328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3M3SELLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,950 $37,500 $39,000 $43,750 $50,150 $62,000 $23,035 $26,610
Base Invoice $30,995 $35,180 $36,560 $40,930 $46,820 $57,720 $21,281 $24,499
Premium Package 3,200 3,100 3,100 2,200 2,200      
Navigation system 2,150 2,150 2,150 2,150 2,150   1,995 1,995
Leather seating surfaces 1,450         0 895  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550 550 550    
Cold Weather Package 950              
Heated front seats   500 500 500 500   240  
Executive Package           4,300    
Sunroof           0 895 895
Wood trim           0    
Interior Convenience Group             595  
Power-adjustable pedals             240  
Traction control             195 195
Satellite radio             195 195
Obstacle detection, rear             295  
Limited Convenience Group               475
Premium Package 2,910 2,820 2,820 2,000 2,000      
Navigation system 1,955 1,955 1,955 1,955 1,955   1,736 1,736
Leather seating surfaces 1,320         0 779  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500 500 500 500    
Cold Weather Package 865              
Heated front seats   455 455 455 455   209  
Executive Package           3,915    
Sunroof           0 779 779
Wood trim           0    
Interior Convenience Group             518  
Power-adjustable pedals             209  
Traction control             170 170
Satellite radio             170 170
Obstacle detection, rear             257  
Limited Convenience Group               413
Options (change) 8,300 6,300 6,300 5,400 5,400 4,850 5,545 3,755
Options (change) 7,550 5,730 5,730 4,910 4,910 4,415 4,827 3,268
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 995 750 750
Total Price $42,245 $44,795 $46,295 $50,145 $56,545 $67,845 $29,330 $31,115
Total Invoice $39,540 $41,905 $43,285 $46,835 $52,725 $63,130 $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: $10,470
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,394
Model Year20152015201520152015201520072007
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesFive HundredFive Hundred
Trim320i328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3M3SELLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine180hp I4240hp I4180hp I4 D300hp I6335hp I6 H425hp I6203hp V6203hp V6
TransmissionM6M6T8M6T8M6A6A6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9?, 4?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17225/45-18225/45-18255/40-18215/60-17225/55-18
Total Price$42,245$44,795$46,295$50,145$56,545$67,845$29,330$31,115
Adjustments for Features-2,445-2,195-3,645-3,145-4,320-5,2700-515
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,800$42,600$42,650$47,000$52,225$62,575$29,330$30,600
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,800$2,850$7,200$12,425$22,775$0$1,270
Total Invoice$39,540$41,905$43,285$46,835$52,725$63,130$26,858$28,517
Adjustments for Features-2,288-2,053-3,408-2,937-4,028-4,9040-472
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,252$39,852$39,877$43,898$48,697$58,226$26,858$28,045
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,600$2,625$6,646$11,445$20,974$0$1,187

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

Model Year20152015201520152015201520072007
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesFive HundredFive Hundred
Trim320i328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3M3SELLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr 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$1000
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0  
FWD      $0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100$100$100  
Heated steering wheel$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  
Obstacle detection, rear     $250$250$250
Rearview camera     $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 
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$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$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  
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$125
Head-up display (HUD)     $350  
Headlight washers$50    $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$150
Heated second row seats$200    $200  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat      $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat       $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat     $50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat     $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  
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$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$5,345$5,095$6,545$6,045$7,220$8,170$2,900$3,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,445$2,195$3,645$3,145$4,320$5,270$0$515
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,288-2,053-3,408-2,937-4,028-4,9040-472

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

Model Year20152007
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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested180067%
Total Not Requested90033%

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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested180067%
Total Not Requested90033%

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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested90050%
Total Not Requested90050%

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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested90050%
Total Not Requested90050%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Headlight washers50No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested25013%
Total Not Requested165087%

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 lights125Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested67577%
Total Not Requested20023%

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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