BMW 3-Series BMW 3-Series 2014 Ford Transit Connect Ford Transit Connect 2016

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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: $30,155

Ford Transit Connect XLT   
Difference: $18,070

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,695

Ford Transit Connect XLT   
Difference: $15,865

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142016
Model3-Series3-SeriesTransit Connect
Trim328i328dXLT
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Minivan
Base Price $41,450 $42,950 $24,825
Base Invoice $38,315 $39,695 $23,708
Driver Assistance Package 950 950  
Navigation system 2,150 2,150  
Premium Package 2,200 2,200  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550  
Automatic headlights     125
Automatic climate control, front     275
Leather Package     1,550
Navigation Package     1,165
Alloy wheels     495
Power-folding mirrors     180
Obstacle detection, front     495
Cargo area partition net     50
Driver Assistance Package 865 865  
Navigation system 1,955 1,955  
Premium Package 2,000 2,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500  
Automatic headlights     115
Automatic climate control, front     254
Leather Package     1,427
Navigation Package     1,072
Alloy wheels     456
Power-folding mirrors     166
Obstacle detection, front     456
Cargo area partition net     46
Options (change) 5,850 5,850 4,335
Options (change) 5,320 5,320 3,992
Destination 925 925 995
Total Price $48,225 $49,725 $30,155
Total Invoice $44,560 $45,940 $28,695

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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: $11,175
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,494
Model Year201420142016
Model3-Series3-SeriesTransit Connect
Trim328i328dXLT
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Minivan
Engine240hp I4180hp I4 D169hp I4
TransmissionT8T8T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9205, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17215/55-16
Total Price$48,225$49,725$30,155
Adjustments for Features-6,895-6,7950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,330$42,930$30,155
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,600$0
Total Invoice$44,560$45,940$28,695
Adjustments for Features-6,371-6,2780
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,189$39,662$28,695
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,473$0

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

Model Year201420142016
Model3-Series3-SeriesTransit Connect
Trim328i328dXLT
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Minivan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Curve control  $50
Full-size spare tire  $225
Hill descent control$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Rollover sensor  $50
Safety key  $5
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Residual heat$50$50 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Regenerative braking$0$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
Media drive$15$15 
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25
S Voice support$0$0 
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
SD Card slot  $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Text dictation$50$50 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Conversation mirror  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Removable second row seats  $0
Wood trim$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Transmission 
Launch control$100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$9,270$9,170$2,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,895$6,795$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,371-6,2780

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

Model Year20142016
Model3-SeriesTransit Connect
Body4dr Wagon4dr Minivan
Wheelbase110.6 in104.8 in
Length182.1 in173.9 in
Width71.3 in72.2 in
Height56.5 in72.6 in
Curb Weight3,546 lb.3,669 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in46.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in57.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in45.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in58.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in58.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.5 ft346.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.0 ft377.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

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
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested72564%
Total Not Requested41536%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Total Requested90050%
Total Not Requested90050%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

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
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested72564%
Total Not Requested41536%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Total Requested90050%
Total Not Requested90050%

Option Package Details
Ford Transit Connect XLT

Automatic headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights125Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested375100%
Total Not Requested00%
Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Alloy wheels
FeatureValueRequested?
Alloy wheels350Yes
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested35093%
Total Not Requested257%
Obstacle detection, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
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 information25Yes
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25Yes
Total Requested117573%
Total Not Requested42527%

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