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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: $42,275

Ford Flex Limited   
Difference: $9,320

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,015

Ford Flex Limited   
Difference: $9,655

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820122012
Model3-Series3-SeriesFlexFlex
Trim328d330iLimitedTitanium
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $45,950 $44,450 $35,765 $38,260
Base Invoice $43,415 $42,020 $33,356 $35,627
Luxury Design 0 0    
Navigation system 1,700 1,700 2,350 2,350
Convenience Tier 850 850    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550    
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750    
Heated front seats 500 500    
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,450    
Heated second row seats 350 350    
Refrigerated storage compartment     795 795
Second-row buckets     750 750
Second-row high console     100 100
Roof rails     195 195
Sunroof     1,495 1,495
Luxury Design 0 0    
Navigation system 1,565 1,565 1,998 1,998
Convenience Tier 780 780    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 505    
Obstacle detection, rear 690 690    
Heated front seats 460 460    
Leather seating surfaces 1,335 1,335    
Heated second row seats 320 320    
Refrigerated storage compartment     676 676
Second-row buckets     638 638
Second-row high console     85 85
Roof rails     166 166
Sunroof     1,271 1,271
Options (change) 6,150 6,150 5,685 5,685
Options (change) 5,655 5,655 4,834 4,834
Destination 995 995 825 825
Total Price $53,095 $51,595 $42,275 $44,770
Total Invoice $50,065 $48,670 $39,015 $41,286

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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: $6,410
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,910
Model Year2018201820122012
Model3-Series3-SeriesFlexFlex
Trim328d330iLimitedTitanium
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine180hp I4 D248hp I4262hp V6262hp V6
TransmissionT8T8A6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9205, 9390, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17235/55-19255/45-20
Total Price$53,095$51,595$42,275$44,770
Adjustments for Features-2,810-2,9100-200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,285$48,685$42,275$44,570
Cost Above Minimum$1,600$0$0$2,295
Total Invoice$50,065$48,670$39,015$41,286
Adjustments for Features-2,650-2,7450-184
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,415$45,925$39,015$41,102
Cost Above Minimum$1,490$0$0$2,087

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Ford Flex

Model Year2018201820122012
Model3-Series3-SeriesFlexFlex
Trim328d330iLimitedTitanium
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300  
6-speed automatic  $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$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  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150  
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 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0  
App support$0$0  
Handwriting recognition$200$200  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150  
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0  
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  
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
LED headlights$1000$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
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
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
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 seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100  
Stowable third row seats  $600$600
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Wood trim$300$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Polished alloy wheels  $350$350
Transmission 
Launch control $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$10,570$10,670$7,760$7,960
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,810$2,910$0$200
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,650-2,7450-184

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Ford Flex

Model Year20182012
Model3-SeriesFlex
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.6 in117.9 in
Length182.0 in202.3 in
Width71.3 in75.9 in
Height56.3 in67.6 in
Curb Weight3,663 lb.4,472 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 328d

Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rails250Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested74066%
Total Not Requested37534%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rails250Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested74066%
Total Not Requested37534%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%

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%
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%

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%
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%

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