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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: $44,875

Ford Flex Limited   
Difference: $4,270

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,864

Ford Flex Limited   
Difference: $2,451

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122016
Model3-SeriesFlex
Trim328iLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $37,500 $37,800
Base Invoice $34,680 $36,099
Premium Package 1,900  
Navigation system 2,150  
Steering-linked headlights 900  
Obstacle detection, rear 750  
Cold Weather Package 900  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
App support 250  
Roof rails 100 195
Proximity key 500  
Adaptive cruise control 2,400  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350  
Sunroof   1,595
Refrigerated storage compartment   795
Second-row buckets   695
Package 301A / 303A   2,900
Premium Package 1,730  
Navigation system 1,955  
Steering-linked headlights 820  
Obstacle detection, rear 685  
Cold Weather Package 820  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
App support 230  
Roof rails 90 185
Proximity key 455  
Adaptive cruise control 2,135  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320  
Sunroof   1,515
Refrigerated storage compartment   755
Second-row buckets   660
Package 301A / 303A   2,755
Options (change) 10,750 6,180
Options (change) 9,740 5,870
Destination 895 895
Total Price $49,145 $44,875
Total Invoice $45,315 $42,864

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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: $9,670
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,609
Model Year20122016
Model3-SeriesFlex
Trim328iLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine230hp I6287hp V6
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17255/45-20
Total Price$49,145$44,875
Adjustments for Features0-5,400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,145$39,475
Total Invoice$45,315$42,864
Adjustments for Features0-5,158
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,315$37,706

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Ford Flex

Model Year20122016
Model3-SeriesFlex
Trim328iLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power liftgate $350
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote app$25 
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Semi-automated parking system $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake assist$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Curve control $50
Forward collision warning $200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Temporary spare tire $150
Tires, run-flat$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo area partition net$40 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo net $40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Refrigerated storage compartment $250
Second-row high console $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear HVAC unit $400
Residual heat$50 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear bumper protector $40
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0 
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Headlight washers$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates $100
Floor mats $75
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power release, second row seats $50
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Total Value of Features$4,410$9,810
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,400
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,158

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Ford Flex

Model Year20122016
Model3-SeriesFlex
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.7 in117.9 in
Length178.2 in201.8 in
Width71.5 in75.9 in
Height55.8 in68.0 in
Curb Weight3,463 lb.4,472 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in41.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in58.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in58.1 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 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.8 ft320.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
24.843.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
58.0 ft383.2 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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested120073%
Total Not Requested45027%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Total Requested87578%
Total Not Requested24022%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%

Option Package Details
Ford Flex Limited

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Refrigerated storage compartment
FeatureValueRequested?
Refrigerated storage compartment250No
Second-row high console250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%
Second-row buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500No
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75No
Heated second row seats200Yes
Total Requested20026%
Total Not Requested57574%
Package 301A / 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Forward collision warning200No
255/45VR20 tires400No
Total Requested85030%
Total Not Requested195070%

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