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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: $47,515

Ford Flex Limited   
Difference: $23,155

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,398

Ford Flex Limited   
Difference: $19,812

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122017
Model5-SeriesFlex
Trim550iLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $62,000 $38,230
Base Invoice $57,220 $36,509
Convenience Package 1,700  
Heated front seats 500  
App support 250  
Folding second row seats 475  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,200 1,995
AWD 2,300 1,950
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350  
Sunroof   1,595
3.5L V6   2,850
Convenience Package 1,545  
Heated front seats 455  
App support 230  
Folding second row seats 430  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,000 1,895
AWD 2,115 1,863
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320  
Sunroof   1,515
3.5L V6   2,721
Options (change) 7,775 8,390
Options (change) 7,095 7,994
Destination 895 895
Total Price $70,670 $47,515
Total Invoice $65,210 $45,398

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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: $23,620
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,256
Model Year20122017
Model5-SeriesFlex
Trim550iLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine400hp V8365hp V6
TransmissionT8T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG15/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18255/45-20
Total Price$70,670$47,515
Adjustments for Features0-465
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$70,670$47,050
Total Invoice$65,210$45,398
Adjustments for Features0-444
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$65,210$44,954

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Ford Flex

Model Year20122017
Model5-SeriesFlex
Trim550iLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power door closers$300 
Power liftgate $350
Power trunk closer$350 
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote app$25 
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake assist$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Curve control $50
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Temporary spare tire $150
Tires, run-flat$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo net $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Residual heat$50 
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Laminated front side windows $200
Rear bumper protector $40
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
DVD-compatible player$0 
Media drive$15 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
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 
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
Power recliner, passenger seat$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 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$8,520$8,985
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$465
Value of Feature Adjustments0-444

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Ford Flex

Model Year20122017
Model5-SeriesFlex
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase116.9 in117.9 in
Length193.1 in201.8 in
Width73.2 in75.9 in
Height57.6 in68.0 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 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in58.1 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 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.4 ft320.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
18.443.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
18.483.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%

Option Package Details
Ford Flex Limited

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
turbocharged
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
365 hp@5500
350 lb-ft@3500
FeatureValueRequested?
turbocharged
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
365 hp@5500
350 lb-ft@3500
1000Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
255/45VR20 tires400No
Total Requested100057%
Total Not Requested75043%

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