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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: $50,210

Ford Flex Limited   
Difference: $18,540

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,051

Ford Flex Limited   
Difference: $17,414

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120122012
Model5-SeriesFlexFlex
Trim550iLimitedTitanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $60,200 $35,765 $38,260
Base Invoice $55,585 $33,356 $35,627
iPod integration 400    
Cold Weather Package 1,050    
Folding second row seats 475    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,200 1,995 1,995
Rearview camera 400    
AWD 2,300 1,850 1,850
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350    
Rear air vents with automatic controls 500    
Navigation system   2,350 2,350
3.5L V6   2,995 2,995
Power-stowing third row seats   495 495
255/45VR20   795  
Refrigerated storage compartment   795 795
Second-row buckets   750 750
Second-row high console   100 100
Sunroof   1,495 1,495
iPod integration 365    
Cold Weather Package 955    
Folding second row seats 430    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,000 1,696 1,696
Rearview camera 365    
AWD 2,115 1,684 1,684
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320    
Rear air vents with automatic controls 455    
Navigation system   1,998 1,998
3.5L V6   2,725 2,726
Power-stowing third row seats   421 421
255/45VR20   676  
Refrigerated storage compartment   676 676
Second-row buckets   638 638
Second-row high console   85 85
Sunroof   1,271 1,271
Options (change) 7,675 13,620 12,825
Options (change) 7,005 11,870 11,195
Destination 875 825 825
Total Price $68,750 $50,210 $51,910
Total Invoice $63,465 $46,051 $47,647

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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: $19,820
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,588
Model Year201120122012
Model5-SeriesFlexFlex
Trim550iLimitedTitanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine400hp V8355hp V6355hp V6
TransmissionT8T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG16/22 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12390, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18255/45-20255/45-20
Total Price$68,750$50,210$51,910
Adjustments for Features0-1,280-1,480
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$68,750$48,930$50,430
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,500
Total Invoice$63,465$46,051$47,647
Adjustments for Features0-1,174-1,358
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$63,465$44,877$46,289
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,412

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Ford Flex

Model Year201120122012
Model5-SeriesFlexFlex
Trim550iLimitedTitanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Heated steering wheel$100  
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power liftgate $350$350
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Remote app$25  
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
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Brake assist$50  
Hill descent control$250  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150  
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo net $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Refrigerated storage compartment $250$250
Second-row high console $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear dual-zone climate control$125  
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Rear wiper $175$175
Residual heat$50  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking$0  
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Glass roof panel(s) $300$300
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0$0
iPod integration$100  
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Compass $0$0
Cornering lights$50  
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
Power-stowing third row seats $1000$1000
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Tailgating position, third row seats $50$50
Wood trim$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$8,005$9,285$9,485
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,280$1,480
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,174-1,358

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Ford Flex

Model Year20112012
Model5-SeriesFlex
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase116.9 in117.9 in
Length193.1 in202.3 in
Width73.2 in75.9 in
Height57.6 in67.6 in
Curb Weight4,519 lb.4,839 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in41.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in58.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 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
18.4 ft319.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
18.445.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
18.486.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%

Option Package Details
Ford Flex Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%
Power-stowing third row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%
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%
turbocharged
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
355 hp@5500
350 lb-ft@1500
FeatureValueRequested?
turbocharged
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
355 hp@5500
350 lb-ft@1500
1000Yes
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested100074%
Total Not Requested35026%

Option Package Details
Ford Flex Titanium

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%
Power-stowing third row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%
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%
turbocharged
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
355 hp@5500
350 lb-ft@1500
FeatureValueRequested?
turbocharged
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
355 hp@5500
350 lb-ft@1500
1000Yes
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested100074%
Total Not Requested35026%

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