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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: $44,625

Ford Flex Limited   
Difference: $13,950

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,013

Ford Flex Limited   
Difference: $13,032

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132013201320122012
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesFlexFlex
Trim528i535iActiveHybrid 5550iLimitedTitanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $47,800 $53,400 $61,400 $62,700 $35,765 $38,260
Base Invoice $44,155 $49,310 $56,670 $57,865 $33,356 $35,627
Navigation system 1,900 1,900     2,350 2,350
Cold Weather Package 950 950 950 950    
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750 750      
Premium Package 2,600 1,500 1,500      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550      
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,200 2,200 2,200 2,200 1,995 1,995
Semi-automated parking system 500 500 500 500 550 550
Rearview camera 400 400 400      
Refrigerated storage compartment         795 795
Second-row buckets         750 750
Second-row high console         100 100
Sunroof         1,495 1,495
Navigation system 1,730 1,730     1,998 1,998
Cold Weather Package 865 865 865 865    
Obstacle detection, rear 685 685 685      
Premium Package 2,365 1,365 1,365      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500      
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 1,696 1,696
Semi-automated parking system 455 455 455 455 468 468
Rearview camera 365 365 365      
Refrigerated storage compartment         676 676
Second-row buckets         638 638
Second-row high console         85 85
Sunroof         1,271 1,271
Options (change) 9,850 8,750 6,850 3,650 8,035 8,035
Options (change) 8,965 7,965 6,235 3,320 6,832 6,832
Destination 925 925 925 925 825 825
Total Price $58,575 $63,075 $69,175 $67,275 $44,625 $47,120
Total Invoice $54,045 $58,200 $63,830 $62,110 $41,013 $43,284

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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: $14,080
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,149
Model Year201320132013201320122012
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesFlexFlex
Trim528i535iActiveHybrid 5550iLimitedTitanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp I4300hp I6335hp I4 H400hp V8262hp V6262hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T8T8A6A6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10390, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18235/55-19255/45-20
Total Price$58,575$63,075$69,175$67,275$44,625$47,120
Adjustments for Features-750-750-7500-880-1,080
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,825$62,325$68,425$67,275$43,745$46,040
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,500$10,600$9,450$0$2,295
Total Invoice$54,045$58,200$63,830$62,110$41,013$43,284
Adjustments for Features-692-692-6920-809-992
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,353$57,508$63,138$62,110$40,204$42,292
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,155$9,785$8,757$0$2,088

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Ford Flex

Model Year201320132013201320122012
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesFlexFlex
Trim528i535iActiveHybrid 5550iLimitedTitanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300  
6-speed automatic    $1000$1000
RWD$0$0$0$0  
FWD    $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet    $100$100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100   
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100  
Keyless entry keypad    $50$50
Power liftgate    $350$350
Power trunk closer$350$350$350   
Power-adjustable pedals    $125$125
Proximity key$250$250$250   
Remote app$25$25$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist    $25$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  
Safety key    $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows    $500$500
Temporary spare tire    $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150  
Vehicle health reports    $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50  
Cargo net    $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder    $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100  
Refrigerated storage compartment    $250$250
Second-row high console    $250$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$150
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125   
Rear HVAC unit    $400$400
Rear wiper    $175$175
Residual heat$50$50$50$50  
Variable intermittent wipers    $75$75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150   
Regenerative braking$0$0 $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 
Navigation, turn-by-turn    $25$25
Satellite radio    $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250   
Surround sound    $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock    $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75  
Compass    $0$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$150
Folding second row seats$300$300 $300$300$300
Footrests, second row    $25$25
Illuminated door sill trim plates     $200
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats    $75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats    $75$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$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power release, second row seats    $50$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$600
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces     $0
Wood trim$300$300$300$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel    $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200   
Polished alloy wheels    $350$350
Total Value of Features$7,030$7,030$7,030$6,280$7,160$7,360
Value of Feature Adjustments$750$750$750$0$880$1,080
Value of Feature Adjustments-692-692-6920-809-992

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Ford Flex

Model Year20132012
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 Weight3,815 lb.4,472 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 528i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested125060%
Total Not Requested85040%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested35037%
Total Not Requested60063%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series ActiveHybrid 5

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested35037%
Total Not Requested60063%

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 player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parking guidance system - active
FeatureValueRequested?
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parking guidance system - active
FeatureValueRequested?
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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