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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: $48,410

Ford Flex Limited   
Difference: $3,735

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,521

Ford Flex Limited   
Difference: $4,659

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201920122012
Model3-SeriesFlexFlex
Trim330iLimitedTitanium
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $45,000 $35,765 $38,260
Base Invoice $42,530 $33,356 $35,627
Navigation system 1,700 2,350 2,350
Convenience Tier 850    
Luxury Design 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550    
Leather seating surfaces 1,450    
Heated front seats 500    
Obstacle detection, rear 750    
Heated second row seats 350    
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
Roof rails   195 195
Sunroof   1,495 1,495
AWD   1,850 1,850
Navigation system 1,565 1,998 1,998
Convenience Tier 780    
Luxury Design 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505    
Leather seating surfaces 1,335    
Heated front seats 460    
Obstacle detection, rear 690    
Heated second row seats 320    
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
Roof rails   166 166
Sunroof   1,271 1,271
AWD   1,684 1,684
Options (change) 6,150 11,820 11,025
Options (change) 5,655 10,340 9,665
Destination 995 825 825
Total Price $52,145 $48,410 $50,110
Total Invoice $49,180 $44,521 $46,117

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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: $3,175
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,131
Model Year201920122012
Model3-SeriesFlexFlex
Trim330iLimitedTitanium
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine248hp I4355hp V6355hp V6
TransmissionT8T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/34 MPG16/22 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9390, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17255/45-20255/45-20
Total Price$52,145$48,410$50,110
Adjustments for Features-5600-200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,585$48,410$49,910
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,500
Total Invoice$49,180$44,521$46,117
Adjustments for Features-5280-184
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,652$44,521$45,933
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,412

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Ford Flex

Model Year201920122012
Model3-SeriesFlexFlex
Trim330iLimitedTitanium
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100  
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power liftgate $350$350
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Proximity key$250  
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  
Hill descent control$250  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
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
Residual heat$50  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Regenerative braking$0  
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
Rear spoiler$200  
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
App support$0  
Handwriting recognition$200  
In-vehicle Internet$150  
Navigation map updates, three years$0  
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
S Voice support$0  
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
LED headlights$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding passenger seat $150$150
Footrests, second row $25$25
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
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50  
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
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100  
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  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control$100  
Total Value of Features$10,570$10,010$10,210
Value of Feature Adjustments$560$0$200
Value of Feature Adjustments-5280-184

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Ford Flex

Model Year20192012
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 Weight4,050 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 330i

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%
Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rails250Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%

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%
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%
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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