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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: $32,125

Ford Transit Connect XLT   
Difference: $7,650

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,621

Ford Transit Connect XLT   
Difference: $6,164

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132013201320182018
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 $27,905 $30,530
Base Invoice $30,125 $34,080 $39,880 $45,860 $26,649 $29,156
Driver Assistance Package 950 1,900 1,900 1,900    
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        
App support 250 250 250 250    
Cold Weather Package 950          
Heated front seats   500 500 500    
Rearview camera   400 400 400    
Premium Package     2,200 2,200 2,325  
DUPL Voice texting capability       0    
Obstacle detection, front         200  
Blind spot warning system         575 575
Driver Assistance Package 865 1,730 1,730 1,730    
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        
App support 230 230 230 230    
Cold Weather Package 865          
Heated front seats   455 455 455    
Rearview camera   365 365 365    
Premium Package     2,000 2,000 2,139  
DUPL Voice texting capability       0    
Obstacle detection, front         184  
Blind spot warning system         529 529
Options (change) 6,300 7,200 7,950 7,950 3,100 575
Options (change) 5,735 6,555 7,235 7,235 2,852 529
Destination 925 925 925 925 1,120 1,120
Total Price $39,775 $44,975 $52,025 $58,525 $32,125 $32,225
Total Invoice $36,785 $41,560 $48,040 $54,020 $30,621 $30,805

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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: $10,430
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,814
Model Year201320132013201320182018
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$39,775$44,975$52,025$58,525$32,125$32,225
Adjustments for Features0-2,050-5,400-5,475-2,780-2,780
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,775$42,925$46,625$53,050$29,345$29,445
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,150$6,850$13,275$0$100
Total Invoice$36,785$41,560$48,040$54,020$30,621$30,805
Adjustments for Features0-1,894-4,986-5,054-2,650-2,657
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,785$39,666$43,054$48,966$27,971$28,148
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,881$6,269$12,181$0$177

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

Model Year201320132013201320182018
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  
Around view cameras $500$500$500  
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100$100
Curve control    $50$50
Full-size spare tire    $225$225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150$150 
Rearview camera$200   $200$200
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
Wide-view front camera $150$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50  
Overhead console storage compartments    $100 
Overhead sunglass holder    $25$25
Roof rails    $250$250
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 
Android Auto support    $100$100
Apple CarPlay support    $100$100
DUPL Voice texting capability   $50  
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0  
Media drive$15$15$15$15  
Satellite radio    $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200  
Traffic information$25$25$25$25  
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$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$3,120$4,970$8,320$8,395$5,900$5,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,050$5,400$5,475$2,780$2,780
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,894-4,986-5,054-2,650-2,657

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

Model Year20132018
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 information25No
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested75074%
Total Not Requested26526%
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 information25No
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested75074%
Total Not Requested26526%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras500No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested60048%
Total Not Requested65052%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested75074%
Total Not Requested26526%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras500No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested60048%
Total Not Requested65052%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series ActiveHybrid 3

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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested75074%
Total Not Requested26526%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras500No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested60048%
Total Not Requested65052%

Option Package Details
Ford Transit Connect XLT

Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested25071%
Total Not Requested10029%
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%

Option Package Details
Ford Transit Connect Titanium

Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%

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