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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: $29,795

Ford Transit Connect XLT   
Difference: $22,250

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,391

Ford Transit Connect XLT   
Difference: $20,694

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820172017
Model3-Series3-SeriesTransit ConnectTransit Connect
Trim328d330iXLTTitanium
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Minivan4dr Minivan
Base Price $45,950 $44,450 $25,700 $28,325
Base Invoice $43,415 $42,020 $24,544 $27,050
Luxury Design 0 0    
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750    
Navigation system 1,700 1,700    
Convenience Tier 850 850    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550    
Blind spot warning system 500 500 575 575
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,450    
Apple CarPlay support 300 300    
Heated front seats 500 500    
Premium Package     2,325  
Obstacle detection, front     200  
Cargo area partition net       50
Luxury Design 0 0    
Obstacle detection, rear 690 690    
Navigation system 1,565 1,565    
Convenience Tier 780 780    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 505    
Blind spot warning system 460 460 529 529
Leather seating surfaces 1,335 1,335    
Apple CarPlay support 275 275    
Heated front seats 460 460    
Premium Package     2,139  
Obstacle detection, front     184  
Cargo area partition net       46
Options (change) 6,600 6,600 3,100 625
Options (change) 6,070 6,070 2,852 575
Destination 995 995 995 995
Total Price $53,545 $52,045 $29,795 $29,945
Total Invoice $50,480 $49,085 $28,391 $28,620

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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: $14,090
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,998
Model Year2018201820172017
Model3-Series3-SeriesTransit ConnectTransit Connect
Trim328d330iXLTTitanium
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Minivan4dr Minivan
Engine180hp I4 D248hp I4169hp I4169hp I4
TransmissionT8T8T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9205, 9?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17215/55-16215/55-16
Total Price$53,545$52,045$29,795$29,945
Adjustments for Features-8,060-8,1600-40
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,485$43,885$29,795$29,905
Cost Above Minimum$1,600$0$0$110
Total Invoice$50,480$49,085$28,391$28,620
Adjustments for Features-7,599-7,6960-38
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,881$41,389$28,391$28,582
Cost Above Minimum$1,492$0$0$191

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

Model Year2018201820172017
Model3-Series3-SeriesTransit ConnectTransit Connect
Trim328d330iXLTTitanium
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Minivan4dr Minivan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700  
FWD  $0$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$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Curve control  $50$50
Full-size spare tire  $225$225
Hill descent control$250$250  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150 
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Safety key  $5$5
Tires, run-flat$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Cargo area partition net$40$40 $40
Cargo cover$75$75  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150  
Overhead console storage compartments  $100 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$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$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0  
Android Auto support  $100$100
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
Handwriting recognition$200$200  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150  
Media drive$15$15  
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0  
S Voice support$0$0  
Satellite radio  $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250  
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Conversation mirror  $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
LED headlights$1000$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Outside temperature display$50$50  
Spotter mirror(s)  $50$50
Steering-linked fog lights   $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Floor mats, second row (optional)  $0$0
Heated front seats$200$200 $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$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 seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Removable second row seats  $0$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$10,860$10,960$2,800$2,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,060$8,160$0$40
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,599-7,6960-38

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

Model Year20182017
Model3-SeriesTransit Connect
Body4dr Wagon4dr Minivan
Wheelbase110.6 in104.8 in
Length182.0 in173.9 in
Width71.3 in72.2 in
Height56.3 in72.6 in
Curb Weight3,663 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 328d

Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rails250Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25No
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25091%
Total Not Requested259%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rails250Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25No
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25091%
Total Not Requested259%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%

Option Package Details
Ford Transit Connect XLT

Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
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 support100Yes
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested260092%
Total Not Requested2258%

Option Package Details
Ford Transit Connect Titanium

Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%

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