BMW 3-Series BMW 3-Series 2012 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: $29,700

Ford Transit Connect Titanium   
Difference: $15,245

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,348

Ford Transit Connect XLT   
Difference: $13,192

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220182018
Model3-SeriesTransit ConnectTransit Connect
Trim328iXLTTitanium
Body4dr Wagon4dr Minivan4dr Minivan
Base Price $37,500 $25,905 $28,530
Base Invoice $34,680 $24,739 $27,246
Premium Package 1,900 2,325  
Obstacle detection, rear 750    
Navigation system 2,150    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550    
Roof rails 100    
App support 250    
Heated front seats 500    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350    
Power-folding mirrors   180  
Obstacle detection, front   200  
Cargo area partition net     50
Premium Package 1,730 2,139  
Obstacle detection, rear 685    
Navigation system 1,955    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500    
Roof rails 90    
App support 230    
Heated front seats 455    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320    
Power-folding mirrors   166  
Obstacle detection, front   184  
Cargo area partition net     46
Options (change) 6,550 2,705 50
Options (change) 5,965 2,489 46
Destination 895 1,120 1,120
Total Price $44,945 $29,730 $29,700
Total Invoice $41,540 $28,348 $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: $13,325
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,380
Model Year201220182018
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)180, 8?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17215/55-16215/55-16
Total Price$44,945$29,730$29,700
Adjustments for Features-1,9600-40
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,985$29,730$29,660
Cost Above Minimum$0$70$0
Total Invoice$41,540$28,348$28,412
Adjustments for Features-1,8120-38
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,728$28,348$28,374
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$26

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

Model Year201220182018
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 app$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Curve control $50$50
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
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
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
DVD-compatible player$0  
iPod integration$100  
Media drive$15  
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic information$25  
USB port $25$25
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$5,035$3,075$3,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,960$0$40
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,8120-38

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

Model Year20122018
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 Headroom37.4 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?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested50030%
Total Not Requested115070%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested85076%
Total Not Requested26524%

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 support0Yes
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested250088%
Total Not Requested32512%

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