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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: $48,765

Ford Flex Limited   
Difference: $1,810

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,823

Ford Flex Limited   
Difference: $1,877

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420122012
Model3-Series3-SeriesFlexFlex
Trim328i328dLimitedTitanium
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $41,450 $42,950 $35,765 $38,260
Base Invoice $38,315 $39,695 $33,356 $35,627
Steering-linked headlights 900 900    
Navigation system 2,150 2,150 2,350 2,350
Driver Assistance Package 950 950    
Cold Weather Package 950 950    
Premium Package 2,200 2,200    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550    
Semi-automated parking system 500 500 550 550
3.5L V6     2,995 2,995
Power-stowing third row seats     495 495
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
Steering-linked headlights 820 820    
Navigation system 1,955 1,955 1,998 1,998
Driver Assistance Package 865 865    
Cold Weather Package 865 865    
Premium Package 2,000 2,000    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500    
Semi-automated parking system 455 455 468 468
3.5L V6     2,725 2,726
Power-stowing third row seats     421 421
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) 8,200 8,200 12,175 11,380
Options (change) 7,460 7,460 10,642 9,967
Destination 925 925 825 825
Total Price $50,575 $52,075 $48,765 $50,465
Total Invoice $46,700 $48,080 $44,823 $46,419

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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: $1,850
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,914
Model Year2014201420122012
Model3-Series3-SeriesFlexFlex
Trim328i328dLimitedTitanium
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp I4180hp I4 D355hp V6355hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/31 MPG21/31 MPG16/22 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9205, 9390, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17255/45-20255/45-20
Total Price$50,575$52,075$48,765$50,465
Adjustments for Features-1000-140-340
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,475$52,075$48,625$50,125
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,600$0$1,500
Total Invoice$46,700$48,080$44,823$46,419
Adjustments for Features-920-129-313
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,608$48,080$44,694$46,106
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,472$0$1,412

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Ford Flex

Model Year2014201420122012
Model3-Series3-SeriesFlexFlex
Trim328i328dLimitedTitanium
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100  
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Power liftgate  $350$350
Power-adjustable pedals  $125$125
Proximity key$250$250  
Remote app$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Brake assist$50$50  
Hill descent control$250$250  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Safety key  $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150  
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Cargo area partition net$40$40  
Cargo cover$75$75  
Cargo net  $40$40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Refrigerated storage compartment  $250$250
Second-row high console  $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear HVAC unit  $400$400
Residual heat$50$50  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Regenerative braking$0$0  
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Glass roof panel(s)  $300$300
Laminated front side windows  $200$200
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Rear bumper protector  $40$40
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
Handwriting recognition$200$200  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150  
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25$25
S Voice support$0$0  
Satellite radio  $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250  
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0  
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Text dictation$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Headlight washers$50$50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat  $150$150
Footrests, second row  $25$25
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$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$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power release, second row seats  $50$50
Power-stowing third row seats  $1000$1000
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Tailgating position, third row seats  $50$50
Wood trim$300$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Polished alloy wheels   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control$100   
Total Value of Features$9,445$9,345$9,485$9,685
Value of Feature Adjustments$100$0$140$340
Value of Feature Adjustments-920-129-313

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Ford Flex

Model Year20142012
Model3-SeriesFlex
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.6 in117.9 in
Length182.1 in202.3 in
Width71.3 in75.9 in
Height56.5 in67.6 in
Curb Weight3,895 lb.4,839 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in41.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in58.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 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
17.5 ft319.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
17.545.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.0 ft386.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested74065%
Total Not Requested40035%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested90050%
Total Not Requested90050%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested74065%
Total Not Requested40035%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested90050%
Total Not Requested90050%

Option Package Details
Ford Flex Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parking guidance system - active
FeatureValueRequested?
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Power-stowing third row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%
Second-row buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500No
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75No
Heated second row seats200Yes
Total Requested20026%
Total Not Requested57574%
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 controls100Yes
Total Requested110081%
Total Not Requested25019%

Option Package Details
Ford Flex Titanium

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parking guidance system - active
FeatureValueRequested?
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Power-stowing third row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%
Second-row buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500No
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75No
Heated second row seats200Yes
Total Requested20026%
Total Not Requested57574%
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 controls100Yes
Total Requested110081%
Total Not Requested25019%

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