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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: $31,515

Ford Transit Connect Titanium   
Difference: $8,010

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,349

Ford Transit Connect Titanium   
Difference: $7,206

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132013201320152015
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesTransit ConnectTransit Connect
Trim320i328i335iActiveHybrid 3XLTTitanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.
Base Price $32,550 $36,850 $43,150 $49,650 $26,710 $29,185
Base Invoice $30,125 $34,080 $39,880 $45,860 $24,907 $27,216
Driver Assistance Package 950          
Navigation system 2,150 2,150 2,150 2,150    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550    
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,450        
Cold Weather Package 950          
Obstacle detection, rear   750 750 750    
Rearview camera   400 400 400    
Heated front seats   500 500 500    
Premium Package     2,200 2,200    
DUPL Voice texting capability       0    
Navigation Package         1,165 840
Leather Package         1,550  
Automatic climate control, front         275  
Automatic headlights         125  
Obstacle detection, front         495 495
Power-folding mirrors         180  
Alloy wheels         495  
Driver Assistance Package 865          
Navigation system 1,955 1,955 1,955 1,955    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500 500    
Leather seating surfaces 1,320 1,320        
Cold Weather Package 865          
Obstacle detection, rear   685 685 685    
Rearview camera   365 365 365    
Heated front seats   455 455 455    
Premium Package     2,000 2,000    
DUPL Voice texting capability       0    
Navigation Package         994 716
Leather Package         1,322  
Automatic climate control, front         234  
Automatic headlights         107  
Obstacle detection, front         422 422
Power-folding mirrors         153  
Alloy wheels         422  
Options (change) 6,050 5,800 6,550 6,550 4,285 1,335
Options (change) 5,505 5,280 5,960 5,960 3,654 1,138
Destination 925 925 925 925 995 995
Total Price $39,525 $43,575 $50,625 $57,125 $31,990 $31,515
Total Invoice $36,555 $40,285 $46,765 $52,745 $29,556 $29,349

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Transit Connect Titanium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,265
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,306
Model Year201320132013201320152015
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesTransit ConnectTransit Connect
Trim320i328i335iActiveHybrid 3XLTTitanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.
Engine180hp I4240hp I4300hp I6335hp I6 H169hp I4169hp I4
TransmissionM6M6T8T8T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 9?, 9?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17225/45-18225/45-18215/55-16215/55-16
Total Price$39,525$43,575$50,625$57,125$31,990$31,515
Adjustments for Features0-1,200-4,550-4,625-2,005-2,255
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,525$42,375$46,075$52,500$29,985$29,260
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,850$6,550$12,975$725$0
Total Invoice$36,555$40,285$46,765$52,745$29,556$29,349
Adjustments for Features0-1,109-4,203-4,270-1,852-2,100
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,555$39,176$42,562$48,475$27,704$27,249
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,621$6,007$11,920$455$0

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

Model Year201320132013201320152015
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesTransit ConnectTransit Connect
Trim320i328i335iActiveHybrid 3XLTTitanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100$1100
RWD$0$0$0$0  
FWD    $0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100  
Heated steering wheel$100     
Remote app$25$25$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15  
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist    $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0  
Curve control    $50$50
Full-size spare tire    $225$225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75  
Rollover sensor    $50$50
Safety key    $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows    $500$500
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based    $100$100
Vehicle health reports    $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50  
Overhead sunglass holder    $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15  
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0  
Rear HVAC unit    $400$400
Rear wiper    $175$175
Residual heat$50$50$50$50  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150  
Regenerative braking$0$0$0   
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings    $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows    $275$275
Sunroof  $900$900  
Infotainment 
DUPL Voice texting capability   $50  
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0  
Media drive$15$15$15$15  
Navigation, turn-by-turn    $25$25
Satellite radio    $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250  
SD Card slot    $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200  
Traffic + travel information    $25$25
Traffic information$25$25$25$25  
Wi-Fi hotspot capability    $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150$150$150
Compass $0$0$0$0$0
Conversation mirror    $25$25
Headlight washers$50     
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25  
Outside temperature display$50$50$50$50  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50$50
Spotter mirror(s)    $50$50
Steering-linked fog lights     $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver    $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger    $10$10
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats, second row (optional)     $0
Folding third row seats    $600$600
Heated front seats$200$200$200$200 $200
Heated second row seats$200     
Manual fore-aft adjuster, third row seats    $75$75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50     
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50     
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $50$50
Manual recliner, third row seats    $125$125
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50     
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50     
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100  
Wood trim $300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200  
Total Value of Features$2,770$3,970$7,320$7,395$4,775$5,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,200$4,550$4,625$2,005$2,255
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,109-4,203-4,270-1,852-2,100

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

Model Year20132015
Model3-SeriesTransit Connect
Body4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.
Wheelbase110.6 in120.6 in
Length182.5 in189.7 in
Width71.3 in72.2 in
Height56.3 in72.0 in
Curb Weight3,361 lb.3,980 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in46.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in45.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in58.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in58.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in37.6 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in41.3 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in56.3 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in47.0 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.0 ft319.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
13.058.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.0104.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 320i

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Remote app25No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested77576%
Total Not Requested24024%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested50050%
Total Not Requested50050%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Remote app25No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested77576%
Total Not Requested24024%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Remote app25No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested77576%
Total Not Requested24024%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Total Requested90058%
Total Not Requested65042%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series ActiveHybrid 3

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Remote app25No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested77576%
Total Not Requested24024%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Total Requested90058%
Total Not Requested65042%

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 devices0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested115072%
Total Not Requested45028%
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%

Option Package Details
Ford Transit Connect Titanium

Obstacle detection, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested92590%
Total Not Requested10010%

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