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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: $42,145

Ford Flex Limited   
Difference: $2,930

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,048

Ford Flex Limited   
Difference: $2,627

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112011
Model3-SeriesFlexFlex
Trim328iLimitedTitanium
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,150 $38,180 $40,675
Base Invoice $34,380 $35,553 $37,824
Premium Package 1,900    
Navigation system 2,100    
Steering-linked headlights 900    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550    
Obstacle detection, rear 750    
Heated front seats 500    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350    
Refrigerated storage compartment   795 795
Second-row buckets   750 750
Second-row high console   100 100
Sunroof   1,495 1,495
Premium Package 1,730    
Navigation system 1,910    
Steering-linked headlights 820    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500    
Obstacle detection, rear 685    
Heated front seats 455    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320    
Refrigerated storage compartment   676 676
Second-row buckets   638 638
Second-row high console   85 85
Sunroof   1,271 1,271
Options (change) 7,050 3,140 3,140
Options (change) 6,420 2,670 2,670
Destination 875 825 825
Total Price $45,075 $42,145 $44,640
Total Invoice $41,675 $39,048 $41,319

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Flex Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,880
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,434
Model Year201120112011
Model3-SeriesFlexFlex
Trim328iLimitedTitanium
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine230hp I6262hp V6262hp V6
TransmissionT6A6A6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8390, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17235/55-19255/45-20
Total Price$45,075$42,145$44,640
Adjustments for Features0-1,950-2,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,075$40,195$42,490
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,295
Total Invoice$41,675$39,048$41,319
Adjustments for Features0-1,807-1,990
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,675$37,241$39,329
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,088

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Ford Flex

Model Year201120112011
Model3-SeriesFlexFlex
Trim328iLimitedTitanium
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
RWD$0  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power liftgate $350$350
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Remote app$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Brake assist$50  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Temporary spare tire $150$150
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
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Refrigerated storage compartment $250$250
Second-row high console $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
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  
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
iPod integration$100  
Media drive$15  
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
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  
Polished alloy wheels $350$350
Total Value of Features$5,835$7,785$7,985
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,950$2,150
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,807-1,990

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Ford Flex

Model Year20112011
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 Weight3,463 lb.4,472 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 328i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Remote app25No
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
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested115058%
Total Not Requested82542%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%

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%

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%

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