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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: $44,690

Ford Flex Limited   
Difference: $16,085

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,212

Ford Flex Limited   
Difference: $15,368

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520152015201520112011
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesFlexFlex
Trim528i535i535dActiveHybrid 5550iLimitedTitanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $49,950 $55,600 $57,100 $61,900 $64,900 $38,180 $40,675
Base Invoice $46,635 $51,830 $53,210 $57,630 $60,390 $35,553 $37,824
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750 750 750      
Cold Weather Package 950 950 950 950 950    
Premium Package 2,600 1,500 1,500 1,500      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550      
Semi-automated parking system 500 500 500 500 500 550 550
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,200 2,200 2,200 2,200 2,200 1,995 1,995
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 800 800 800 800 800    
Wood trim, alternative type 1,080 1,080 1,080 1,080 1,080    
Rearview camera 400 400 400 400      
Refrigerated storage compartment           795 795
Second-row buckets           750 750
Second-row high console           100 100
Sunroof           1,495 1,495
Obstacle detection, rear 685 685 685 685      
Cold Weather Package 865 865 865 865 865    
Premium Package 2,365 1,365 1,365 1,365      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500 500      
Semi-automated parking system 455 455 455 455 455 468 468
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 1,696 1,696
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 730 730 730 730 730    
Wood trim, alternative type 985 985 985 985 985    
Rearview camera 365 365 365 365      
Refrigerated storage compartment           676 676
Second-row buckets           638 638
Second-row high console           85 85
Sunroof           1,271 1,271
Options (change) 9,830 8,730 8,730 8,730 5,530 5,685 5,685
Options (change) 8,950 7,950 7,950 7,950 5,035 4,834 4,834
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 825 825
Total Price $60,775 $65,325 $66,825 $71,625 $71,425 $44,690 $47,185
Total Invoice $56,580 $60,775 $62,155 $66,575 $66,420 $41,212 $43,483

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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: $15,950
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,242
Model Year2015201520152015201520112011
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesFlexFlex
Trim528i535i535dActiveHybrid 5550iLimitedTitanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp I4300hp I6255hp I6 D335hp I4 H443hp V8262hp V6262hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T8A6A6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10390, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18235/55-19255/45-20
Total Price$60,775$65,325$66,825$71,625$71,425$44,690$47,185
Adjustments for Features-135-135-135-135-4850-200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$60,640$65,190$66,690$71,490$70,940$44,690$46,985
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,550$6,050$10,850$10,300$0$2,295
Total Invoice$56,580$60,775$62,155$66,575$66,420$41,212$43,483
Adjustments for Features-126-126-126-125-4510-184
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$56,454$60,649$62,029$66,450$65,969$41,212$43,299
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,195$5,575$9,996$9,515$0$2,087

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Ford Flex

Model Year2015201520152015201520112011
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesFlexFlex
Trim528i535i535dActiveHybrid 5550iLimitedTitanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300  
6-speed automatic     $1000$1000
RWD$0$0$0$0$0  
FWD     $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet     $100$100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100$100  
Keyless entry keypad     $50$50
Power liftgate     $350$350
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350   
Power-adjustable pedals     $125$125
Proximity key$250$250$250$250$250  
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual     $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$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$0  
Brake assist$50$50$50$50$50  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75$75  
Safety key     $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows     $500$500
Temporary spare tire     $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150$150  
Vehicle health reports     $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$50  
Cargo net     $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder     $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100$100  
Refrigerated storage compartment     $250$250
Second-row high console     $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175$175  
Rear air vents$100$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$50  
Variable intermittent wipers     $75$75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150  
Regenerative braking$0$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 
App support$0$0$0$0$0  
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0  
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200$200  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150  
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15  
Navigation, turn-by-turn     $25$25
S Voice support$0$0$0$0$0  
Satellite radio     $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250   
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0$0  
Surround sound     $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200$200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock     $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75  
Compass     $0$0
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50$50  
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50$50  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100$100  
Folding passenger seat     $150$150
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 $300$300$300
Footrests, second row     $25$25
Illuminated door sill trim plates      $200
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250$250  
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$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat     $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power release, second row seats     $50$50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat    $100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat    $100  
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, alternative type$300$300$300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200  
Polished alloy wheels     $350$350
Transmission 
Launch control    $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100  
Total Value of Features$7,145$7,145$7,145$7,145$7,495$7,010$7,210
Value of Feature Adjustments$135$135$135$135$485$0$200
Value of Feature Adjustments-126-126-126-125-4510-184

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Ford Flex

Model Year20152011
Model5-SeriesFlex
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase116.9 in117.9 in
Length193.4 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 Legroom35.3 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

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
Leather door panel trim250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested125060%
Total Not Requested85040%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

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 535d

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

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%
Second-row high console
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row high console250No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Total Requested5017%
Total Not Requested25083%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

Option Package Details
Ford Flex Titanium

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%
Second-row high console
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row high console250No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Total Requested5017%
Total Not Requested25083%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

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