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

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BMW 3-Series vs. Ford Flex Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $42,915

BMW 3-Series 325i   
Difference: $4,870

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,295

BMW 3-Series 325i   
Difference: $4,838

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620112011
Model3-SeriesFlexFlex
Trim325iLimitedTitanium
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $34,600 $38,180 $40,675
Base Invoice $31,665 $35,553 $37,824
Premium Package 2,900    
Steering-linked headlights 800    
Navigation system 2,000    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475    
Heated front seats 500    
Satellite radio 595    
Obstacle detection, rear 350    
3.5L V6   2,995 2,995
255/45VR20   795  
Refrigerated storage compartment   795 795
Second-row buckets   750 750
Second-row high console   100 100
Sunroof   1,495 1,495
AWD   1,850 1,850
Premium Package 2,640    
Steering-linked headlights 730    
Navigation system 1,820    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430    
Heated front seats 455    
Satellite radio 540    
Obstacle detection, rear 320    
3.5L V6   2,725 2,726
255/45VR20   676  
Refrigerated storage compartment   676 676
Second-row buckets   638 638
Second-row high console   85 85
Sunroof   1,271 1,271
AWD   1,684 1,684
Options (change) 7,620 8,780 7,985
Options (change) 6,935 7,755 7,080
Destination 695 825 825
Total Price $42,915 $47,785 $49,485
Total Invoice $39,295 $44,133 $45,729

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Ford Flex

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 325i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,620
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,836
Model Year200620112011
Model3-SeriesFlexFlex
Trim325iLimitedTitanium
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine215hp I6355hp V6355hp V6
TransmissionM6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG16/22 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10390, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16255/45-20255/45-20
Total Price$42,915$47,785$49,485
Adjustments for Features0-3,250-3,450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,915$44,535$46,035
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,500
Total Invoice$39,295$44,133$45,729
Adjustments for Features0-3,002-3,188
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,295$41,131$42,541
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,410

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Ford Flex

Model Year200620112011
Model3-SeriesFlexFlex
Trim325iLimitedTitanium
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power liftgate $350$350
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Brake assist$50  
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Tires, run-flat$150  
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo area partition net$40  
Cargo cover$75  
Cargo net $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Refrigerated storage compartment $250$250
Roof rails$250  
Second-row high console $250$250
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Residual heat$50  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Glass roof panel(s) $300$300
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
HD radio $50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Headlight washers$50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats $75$75
Folding passenger seat $150$150
Footrests, second row $25$25
Heated second row seats $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power release, second row seats $50$50
Stowable third row seats $600$600
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Wood trim$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,120$9,370$9,570
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,250$3,450
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,002-3,188

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Ford Flex

Model Year20062011
Model3-SeriesFlex
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.7 in117.9 in
Length178.2 in202.3 in
Width71.5 in75.9 in
Height55.8 in67.6 in
Curb Weight3,680 lb.4,839 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in41.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in58.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in44.3 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.7 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in41.1 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.8 ft319.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
24.845.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
58.0 ft386.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 325i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested205071%
Total Not Requested82529%

Option Package Details
Ford Flex Limited

Second-row buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500No
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75No
Heated second row seats200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested775100%
Second-row high console
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row high console250No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Total Requested5017%
Total Not Requested25083%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
turbocharged
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
355 hp@5500
350 lb-ft@1500
FeatureValueRequested?
turbocharged
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
355 hp@5500
350 lb-ft@1500
1000Yes
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested100074%
Total Not Requested35026%

Option Package Details
Ford Flex Titanium

Second-row buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500No
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75No
Heated second row seats200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested775100%
Second-row high console
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row high console250No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Total Requested5017%
Total Not Requested25083%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
turbocharged
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
355 hp@5500
350 lb-ft@1500
FeatureValueRequested?
turbocharged
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
355 hp@5500
350 lb-ft@1500
1000Yes
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested100074%
Total Not Requested35026%

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