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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: $41,185

Ford Flex Limited   
Difference: $5,160

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,367

Ford Flex Limited   
Difference: $3,448

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122018
Model3-SeriesFlex
Trim328iLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $37,500 $38,400
Base Invoice $34,680 $36,672
Premium Package 1,900  
Navigation system 2,150  
Steering-linked headlights 900  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350  
Proximity key 500  
Heated front seats 500  
Roof rails 100 195
Obstacle detection, rear 750  
App support 250  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Sunroof   1,595
Premium Package 1,730  
Navigation system 1,955  
Steering-linked headlights 820  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320  
Proximity key 455  
Heated front seats 455  
Roof rails 90 185
Obstacle detection, rear 685  
App support 230  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Sunroof   1,515
Options (change) 7,950 1,790
Options (change) 7,240 1,700
Destination 895 995
Total Price $46,345 $41,185
Total Invoice $42,815 $39,367

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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: $8,385
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,531
Model Year20122018
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)225/45-17235/55-19
Total Price$46,345$41,185
Adjustments for Features0-3,225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,345$37,960
Total Invoice$42,815$39,367
Adjustments for Features0-3,083
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,815$36,284

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Ford Flex

Model Year20122018
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 
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
Obstacle detection, front$150 
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
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 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
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 
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 
Door sill trim plates $100
Floor mats $75
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
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 recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power release, second row seats $50
Stowable third row seats $600
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Total Value of Features$4,360$7,585
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,225
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,083

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Ford Flex

Model Year20122018
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 fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested110067%
Total Not Requested55033%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested87578%
Total Not Requested24022%

Option Package Details
Ford Flex Limited

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

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