BMW 3-Series BMW 3-Series 2009 Ford Transit Connect Ford Transit Connect 2014

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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: $29,990

Ford Transit Connect XLT   
Difference: $14,255

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,678

Ford Transit Connect XLT   
Difference: $13,192

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092014
Model3-SeriesTransit Connect
Trim328iXLT
Body4dr Wagon4dr Minivan
Base Price $35,400 $24,525
Base Invoice $32,750 $22,870
Obstacle detection, rear 750  
Premium Package 3,350  
Navigation system 2,100  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475  
iPod integration 400  
HD radio 350  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595  
Navigation Package   1,165
Leather Package   1,550
Automatic climate control, front   275
Automatic headlights   125
Cargo area partition net   50
Obstacle detection, front   495
Roof rails   135
Power-folding mirrors   180
Alloy wheels   495
Obstacle detection, rear 685  
Premium Package 3,050  
Navigation system 1,910  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430  
iPod integration 365  
HD radio 315  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540  
Navigation Package   994
Leather Package   1,322
Automatic climate control, front   234
Automatic headlights   107
Cargo area partition net   44
Obstacle detection, front   422
Roof rails   115
Power-folding mirrors   153
Alloy wheels   422
Options (change) 8,020 4,470
Options (change) 7,295 3,813
Destination 825 995
Total Price $44,245 $29,990
Total Invoice $40,870 $27,678

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Transit Connect XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,385
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,465
Model Year20092014
Model3-SeriesTransit Connect
Trim328iXLT
Body4dr Wagon4dr Minivan
Engine230hp I6169hp I4
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16215/55-16
Total Price$44,245$29,990
Adjustments for Features-1,8700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,375$29,990
Total Invoice$40,870$27,678
Adjustments for Features-1,7270
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,143$27,678

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

Model Year20092014
Model3-SeriesTransit Connect
Trim328iXLT
Body4dr Wagon4dr Minivan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Curve control $50
Full-size spare tire $225
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Tires, run-flat$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo cover$75 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Overhead sunglass holder $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
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Conversation mirror $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
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $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
Wood trim$300 
Total Value of Features$4,620$2,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,870$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,7270

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

Model Year20092014
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

Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Automatic headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights125Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested375100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Alloy wheels
FeatureValueRequested?
Alloy wheels350Yes
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested35093%
Total Not Requested257%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Compass0Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested110069%
Total Not Requested50031%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested00%

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