BMW 3-Series BMW 3-Series 2008 Ford Transit Connect Ford Transit Connect 2018

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BMW 3-Series vs. Ford Transit Connect Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 3-Series vs. Ford Transit Connect Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,530

Ford Transit Connect XLT   
Difference: $13,990

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,164

Ford Transit Connect XLT   
Difference: $11,856

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820182018
Model3-SeriesTransit ConnectTransit Connect
Trim328iXLTTitanium
Body4dr Wagon4dr Minivan4dr Minivan
Base Price $34,500 $25,905 $28,530
Base Invoice $31,740 $24,739 $27,246
Premium Package 3,350 2,325  
Navigation system 2,100    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550    
Obstacle detection, rear 350    
iPod integration 400    
HD radio 350    
Heated front seats 500    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595    
Power-folding mirrors   180  
Cargo area partition net     50
Premium Package 3,050 2,139  
Navigation system 1,910    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500    
Obstacle detection, rear 320    
iPod integration 365    
HD radio 315    
Heated front seats 455    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540    
Power-folding mirrors   166  
Cargo area partition net     46
Options (change) 8,195 2,505 50
Options (change) 7,455 2,305 46
Destination 825 1,120 1,120
Total Price $43,520 $29,530 $29,700
Total Invoice $40,020 $28,164 $28,412

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Ford Transit Connect

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Transit Connect Titanium
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Transit Connect XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,140
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,136
Model Year200820182018
Model3-SeriesTransit ConnectTransit Connect
Trim328iXLTTitanium
Body4dr Wagon4dr Minivan4dr Minivan
Engine230hp I6169hp I4169hp I4
TransmissionM6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16215/55-16215/55-16
Total Price$43,520$29,530$29,700
Adjustments for Features-1,8700-190
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,650$29,530$29,510
Cost Above Minimum$0$20$0
Total Invoice$40,020$28,164$28,412
Adjustments for Features-1,7200-182
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,300$28,164$28,230
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$66

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Ford Transit Connect

Model Year200820182018
Model3-SeriesTransit ConnectTransit Connect
Trim328iXLTTitanium
Body4dr Wagon4dr Minivan4dr Minivan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
RWD$0  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Curve control $50$50
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Tires, run-flat$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo area partition net$40 $40
Cargo cover$75  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150  
Overhead console storage compartments $100 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Interior air filter$0  
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Residual heat$50  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
iPod integration$100  
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic information$25  
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Conversation mirror $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Outside temperature display$50  
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Steering-linked fog lights  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats $75$75
Floor mats, second row (optional) $0$0
Heated front seats$200 $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Removable second row seats $0$0
Wood trim$300  
Total Value of Features$4,845$2,975$3,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,870$0$190
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,7200-182

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Ford Transit Connect

Model Year20082018
Model3-SeriesTransit Connect
Body4dr Wagon4dr Minivan
Wheelbase108.7 in104.8 in
Length178.2 in173.9 in
Width71.5 in72.2 in
Height55.8 in72.6 in
Curb Weight3,463 lb.3,669 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in46.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in57.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in45.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in58.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in58.5 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.8 ft346.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
58.0 ft377.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested145051%
Total Not Requested140049%

Option Package Details
Ford Transit Connect XLT

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Wheel locks25No
Overhead console storage compartments100No
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
App support0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested250088%
Total Not Requested32512%

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