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BMW 5-Series vs. Ford Flex Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 5-Series vs. Ford Flex Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $42,275

Ford Flex Limited   
Difference: $20,645

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,015

Ford Flex Limited   
Difference: $19,040

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820122012
Model5-SeriesFlexFlex
Trim535iLimitedTitanium
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $54,400 $35,765 $38,260
Base Invoice $50,230 $33,356 $35,627
Navigation system 1,900 2,350 2,350
Premium Package 2,500    
Obstacle detection, rear 700    
iPod integration 400    
Heated second row seats 350    
Cold Weather Package 900    
HD radio 350    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595    
Refrigerated storage compartment   795 795
Second-row buckets   750 750
Second-row high console   100 100
Roof rails   195 195
Sunroof   1,495 1,495
Navigation system 1,730 1,998 1,998
Premium Package 2,275    
Obstacle detection, rear 635    
iPod integration 365    
Heated second row seats 320    
Cold Weather Package 820    
HD radio 315    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540    
Refrigerated storage compartment   676 676
Second-row buckets   638 638
Second-row high console   85 85
Roof rails   166 166
Sunroof   1,271 1,271
Options (change) 7,695 5,685 5,685
Options (change) 7,000 4,834 4,834
Destination 825 825 825
Total Price $62,920 $42,275 $44,770
Total Invoice $58,055 $39,015 $41,286

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Ford Flex

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Flex Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,040
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,482
Model Year200820122012
Model5-SeriesFlexFlex
Trim535iLimitedTitanium
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine300hp I6262hp V6262hp V6
TransmissionM6A6A6
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 10390, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17235/55-19255/45-20
Total Price$62,920$42,275$44,770
Adjustments for Features-6050-200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$62,315$42,275$44,570
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,295
Total Invoice$58,055$39,015$41,286
Adjustments for Features-5580-184
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$57,497$39,015$41,102
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,087

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Ford Flex

Model Year200820122012
Model5-SeriesFlexFlex
Trim535iLimitedTitanium
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
AWD$1700  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Heated steering wheel$100  
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Brake assist$50  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo area partition net$40  
Cargo cover$75  
Cargo net $40$40
Cargo organizer$100  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Refrigerated storage compartment $250$250
Second-row high console $250$250
Ski sack$50  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Residual heat$50  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Glass roof panel(s) $300$300
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
DVD-compatible player $0$0
iPod integration$100  
Media drive $15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Headlight washers$50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding passenger seat $150$150
Footrests, second row $25$25
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather door panel trim$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power release, second row seats $50$50
Stowable third row seats $600$600
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Wood trim$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Polished alloy wheels $350$350
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350  
Total Value of Features$7,955$7,350$7,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$605$0$200
Value of Feature Adjustments-5580-184

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Ford Flex

Model Year20082012
Model5-SeriesFlex
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.6 in117.9 in
Length191.2 in202.3 in
Width72.7 in75.9 in
Height58.7 in67.6 in
Curb Weight3,660 lb.4,472 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in41.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in58.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.0 in44.3 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.7 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in41.1 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.6 ft319.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
17.645.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
58.3 ft386.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate350Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested150077%
Total Not Requested45023%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear seat pass-through100No
Ski sack50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20040%
Total Not Requested30060%

Option Package Details
Ford Flex Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72577%
Total Not Requested21523%
Second-row buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500No
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75No
Heated second row seats200Yes
Total Requested20026%
Total Not Requested57574%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

Option Package Details
Ford Flex Titanium

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72577%
Total Not Requested21523%
Second-row buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500No
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75No
Heated second row seats200Yes
Total Requested20026%
Total Not Requested57574%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

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