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BMW 5-Series vs. Ford Flex Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
BMW 5-Series vs. Ford Flex Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $42,355 Ford Flex Limited | |||||
| Difference: $14,090 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $38,791 Ford Flex Limited | |||||
| Difference: $13,309 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2009 |
| Model | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | Flex |
| Trim | 528i | 535i | ActiveHybrid 5 | 550i | Limited |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $46,900 | $52,500 | $60,950 | $62,000 | $34,960 |
| Base Invoice | $43,330 | $48,480 | $56,255 | $57,220 | $32,389 |
| Premium Package | 2,250 | 1,000 | 2,300 | ||
| Technology Package | 1,850 | 1,850 | |||
| Cold Weather Package | 1,450 | 1,450 | 1,050 | 1,450 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | 550 | 550 | ||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 350 | 350 | 350 | 350 | |
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | 2,200 | 2,200 | 2,200 | 2,200 | |
| Proximity key | 1,000 | ||||
| Navigation system | 2,375 | ||||
| Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted | 1,020 | ||||
| Sunroof | 1,495 | ||||
| Refrigerated storage compartment | 760 | ||||
| Second-row buckets | 870 | ||||
| Second-row high console | 100 | ||||
| Premium Package | 2,050 | 910 | 2,095 | ||
| Technology Package | 1,685 | 1,685 | |||
| Cold Weather Package | 1,320 | 1,320 | 955 | 1,320 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 500 | 500 | 500 | ||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 320 | 320 | 320 | 320 | |
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | 2,000 | 2,000 | 2,000 | 2,000 | |
| Proximity key | 910 | ||||
| Navigation system | 2,019 | ||||
| Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted | 867 | ||||
| Sunroof | 1,271 | ||||
| Refrigerated storage compartment | 646 | ||||
| Second-row buckets | 739 | ||||
| Second-row high console | 85 | ||||
| Options (change) | 8,650 | 8,400 | 6,450 | 4,000 | 6,620 |
| Options (change) | 7,875 | 7,645 | 5,870 | 3,640 | 5,627 |
| Destination | 895 | 895 | 895 | 895 | 775 |
| Total Price | $56,445 | $61,795 | $68,295 | $66,895 | $42,355 |
| Total Invoice | $52,100 | $57,020 | $63,020 | $61,755 | $38,791 |
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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: $14,050 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,272 | |||||
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2009 |
| Model | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | Flex |
| Trim | 528i | 535i | ActiveHybrid 5 | 550i | Limited |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 240hp I4 | 300hp I6 | 335hp I4 H | 400hp V8 | 262hp V6 |
| Transmission | T8 | T8 | T8 | T8 | A6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 180, 10 | 180, 10 | 180, 10 | 180, 10 | 390, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/55-17 | 245/45-18 | 245/45-18 | 245/45-18 | 235/55-19 |
| Total Price | $56,445 | $61,795 | $68,295 | $66,895 | $42,355 |
| Adjustments for Features | -150 | -400 | -400 | 0 | -110 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $56,295 | $61,395 | $67,895 | $66,895 | $42,245 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $5,100 | $11,600 | $10,600 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $52,100 | $57,020 | $63,020 | $61,755 | $38,791 |
| Adjustments for Features | -138 | -369 | -369 | 0 | -101 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $51,962 | $56,651 | $62,651 | $61,755 | $38,690 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $4,689 | $10,689 | $9,793 | $0 |
Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Ford Flex
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2009 |
| Model | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | Flex |
| Trim | 528i | 535i | ActiveHybrid 5 | 550i | Limited |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | $1300 | $1300 | $1300 | |
| 6-speed automatic | $1000 | ||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| FWD | $0 | ||||
| Accessories | |||||
| AC power outlet | $100 | ||||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | ||||
| Power liftgate | $350 | ||||
| Power trunk closer | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | ||||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | |||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Tilt steering wheel, manual | $150 | ||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| 911 assist | $25 | ||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Brake assist | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Rollover sensor | $50 | ||||
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Side curtain airbags, three rows | $500 | ||||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | ||||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | ||||
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Cargo net | $40 | ||||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | ||||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Refrigerated storage compartment | $250 | ||||
| Second-row high console | $250 | ||||
| Climate Control | |||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | |
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | $250 | ||||
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | ||||
| Rear dual-zone climate control | $125 | ||||
| Rear HVAC unit | $400 | ||||
| Rear wiper | $175 | ||||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | ||||
| Engine / Motor | |||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Regenerative braking | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Exterior | |||||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | ||||
| Glass roof panel(s) | $300 | ||||
| Laminated front side windows | $200 | ||||
| Rear bumper protector | $40 | ||||
| Infotainment | |||||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | |
| Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted | $1000 | ||||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Satellite radio | $200 | ||||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | ||||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Analog clock | $25 | ||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Compass | $0 | ||||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Large energy flow and fuel economy display | $25 | ||||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Folding passenger seat | $150 | ||||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Footrests, second row | $25 | ||||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats | $75 | ||||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | ||||
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | ||||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | ||||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | ||||
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power release, second row seats | $50 | ||||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | ||||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | ||||
| Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat | $100 | ||||
| Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat | $100 | ||||
| Stowable third row seats | $600 | ||||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | ||||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Polished alloy wheels | $350 | ||||
| Total Value of Features | $8,120 | $8,370 | $8,370 | $7,970 | $8,080 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $150 | $400 | $400 | $0 | $110 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -138 | -369 | -369 | 0 | -101 |
Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Ford Flex
| Model Year | 2012 | 2009 |
| Model | 5-Series | Flex |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 116.9 in | 117.9 in |
| Length | 193.1 in | 202.3 in |
| Width | 73.2 in | 75.9 in |
| Height | 57.6 in | 67.6 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,815 lb. | 4,501 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 19.2 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 40.5 in | 41.8 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 58.3 in | 58.4 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 55.4 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.4 in | 40.8 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.3 in | 40.5 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 56.2 in | 57.1 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 55.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 36.1 in | 44.3 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 0.0 in | 38.7 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 0.0 in | 50.8 in |
| Row 3 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 41.1 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 0.0 in | 33.4 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.4 ft3 | 19.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 18.4 | 45.0 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 18.4 | 86.7 ft3 |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Power decklid | 350 | Yes |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 1600 | 80% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 20% |
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 925 | 98% |
| Total Not Requested | 15 | 2% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 700 | 74% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 26% |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Power decklid | 350 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 700 | 82% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 18% |
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 925 | 98% |
| Total Not Requested | 15 | 2% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 700 | 74% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 26% |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series ActiveHybrid 5
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Power decklid | 350 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 69% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 31% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 400 | 73% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 27% |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 700 | 74% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 26% |
Option Package Details
Ford Flex Limited
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 900 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Sunroof | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Glass roof panel(s) | 300 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 75% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 25% |
| Second-row buckets | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Second-row buckets | 500 | No |
| Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats | 75 | No |
| Power release, second row seats | 50 | No |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 200 | 24% |
| Total Not Requested | 625 | 76% |
| Second-row high console | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Second-row high console | 250 | No |
| Center armrest(s), second row | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 50 | 17% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 83% |
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