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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: $42,145

Ford Flex Limited   
Difference: $6,449

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202120212021202120112011
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesFlexFlex
Trim330i330eM340iM3LimitedTitanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $41,250 $44,550 $54,700 $69,900 $38,180 $40,675
Luxury Design 0 0 0      
Navigation system 1,700 1,700 1,700      
Convenience Tier 1,750 1,750        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550    
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750 750 750    
Heated front seats 500 500 500      
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,450 1,450 950    
Heated second row seats 350 350 350      
Sunroof       0 1,495 1,495
Wood trim       0    
Refrigerated storage compartment         795 795
Second-row buckets         750 750
Second-row high console         100 100
Luxury Design 0 0 0      
Navigation system 1,565 1,565 1,565      
Convenience Tier 1,610 1,610        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 505 505 505    
Obstacle detection, rear 690 690 690 690    
Heated front seats 460 460 460      
Leather seating surfaces 1,335 1,335 1,335 875    
Heated second row seats 320 320 320      
Sunroof       0 1,271 1,271
Wood trim       0    
Refrigerated storage compartment         676 676
Second-row buckets         638 638
Second-row high console         85 85
Options (change) 7,050 7,050 5,300 2,250 3,140 3,140
Options (change) 6,485 6,485 4,875 2,070 2,670 2,670
Destination 995 995 995 995 825 825
Gas Tax 0 -4,001 0 0 0 0
Total Price $49,295 $48,594 $60,995 $73,145 $42,145 $44,640

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Ford Flex

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Flex Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: BMW 3-Series M3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,464
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $35,737
Model Year202120212021202120112011
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesFlexFlex
Trim330i330eM340iM3LimitedTitanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine255hp I4180hp I4 PiH382hp I6 H473hp I6262hp V6262hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T8M6A6A6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9205, 9600, 16600, 16390, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18275/40-18235/55-19255/45-20
Total Price$49,295$48,594$60,995$73,145$42,145$44,640
Adjustments for Features-125-250-3750-265-465
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,170$48,344$60,620$73,145$41,880$44,175
Cost Above Minimum$826$0$12,276$24,801$0$2,295

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Ford Flex

Model Year202120212021202120112011
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesFlexFlex
Trim330i330eM340iM3LimitedTitanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300   
6-speed manual   $150  
6-speed automatic    $1000$1000
RWD$0$0$0$0  
FWD    $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet    $100$100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100  
Keyless entry keypad    $50$50
Power liftgate    $350$350
Power-adjustable pedals    $125$125
Proximity key$250$250$250$250  
Remote app$25$25$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist    $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0  
Brake assist$50$50$50$50  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150  
Rollover sensor    $50$50
Safety key    $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows    $500$500
Temporary spare tire    $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150   
Vehicle health reports    $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50  
Cargo net    $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder    $25$25
Refrigerated storage compartment    $250$250
Second-row high console    $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175  
Rear HVAC unit    $400$400
Rear wiper    $175$175
Residual heat$50$50$50$50  
Variable intermittent wipers    $75$75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500  
Engine / Motor 
3.5 kW onboard charger $0    
8 kWh battery pack $0    
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150  
Regenerative braking$0 $0$0  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0  
Deep-tinted rear windows    $275$275
Glass roof panel(s)    $300$300
Laminated front side windows    $200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0  
Rear bumper protector    $40$40
Rear spoiler   $200  
Sport rocker panels (optional)   $0  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0  
App support$0$0$0$0  
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0  
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150  
Media drive$15$15$15$15  
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0  
Navigation, turn-by-turn    $25$25
S Voice support$0$0$0$0  
Satellite radio    $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250  
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0  
Surround sound  $250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock    $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75  
Fog lights$125$125$125 $125$125
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25    
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25  
Xenon HID headlights    $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100  
Folding passenger seat    $150$150
Footrests, second row    $25$25
Heated second row seats$200$200$200 $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates     $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$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$50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power release, second row seats    $50$50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Stowable third row seats    $600$600
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces     $0
Wood trim$300$300$300$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel    $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500  
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200  
Performance steering system (optional)   $0  
Polished alloy wheels    $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0  
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching   $50  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100    
Total Value of Features$7,195$7,320$7,445$7,070$7,335$7,535
Value of Feature Adjustments$125$250$375$0$265$465
Value of Feature Adjustments-19-18-360-246-430

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Ford Flex

Model Year20212011
Model3-SeriesFlex
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.2 in117.9 in
Length185.7 in202.3 in
Width71.9 in75.9 in
Height56.8 in67.6 in
Curb Weight3,590 lb.4,472 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.6 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in41.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.0 in58.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 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
16.9 ft319.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
16.945.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.986.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
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 Requested72565%
Total Not Requested39035%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
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 Requested90050%
Total Not Requested90050%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330e

Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
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 Requested72565%
Total Not Requested39035%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
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 Requested90050%
Total Not Requested90050%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M340i

Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
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 Requested72565%
Total Not Requested39035%

Option Package Details
Ford Flex Limited

Second-row buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500No
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75No
Heated second row seats200Yes
Total Requested20026%
Total Not Requested57574%
Second-row high console
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row high console250No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Total Requested5017%
Total Not Requested25083%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

Option Package Details
Ford Flex Titanium

Second-row buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500No
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75No
Heated second row seats200Yes
Total Requested20026%
Total Not Requested57574%
Second-row high console
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row high console250No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Total Requested5017%
Total Not Requested25083%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

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