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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: $14,877

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,212

Ford Flex Limited   
Difference: $14,495

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182018201820112011
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesFlexFlex
Trim530i530e iPerformance540i540dM550iM5LimitedTitanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $52,400 $52,400 $57,700 $62,000 $73,400 $102,600 $38,180 $40,675
Base Invoice $49,410 $49,410 $54,340 $58,340 $68,940 $96,100 $35,553 $37,824
Premium Tier 2,300 2,300 2,300 2,300        
Heated second row seats 350 350 350 350        
Heated steering wheel 190 190 190 190        
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,450            
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,200 2,200 2,200 2,200 2,200 2,200 1,995 1,995
Executive Tier 2,100 2,100 2,100 2,100        
Driving Assistance Package 1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700        
Temporary spare tire 150   150 150 150      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550        
Parking Assistance Package         700      
Heated front seats         500      
Wood trim         0 0    
Sunroof           0 1,495 1,495
Executive Package           4,000    
Semi-automated parking system             550 550
Refrigerated storage compartment             795 795
Second-row buckets             750 750
Second-row high console             100 100
Premium Tier 2,115 2,115 2,115 2,115        
Heated second row seats 320 320 320 320        
Heated steering wheel 175 175 175 175        
Leather seating surfaces 1,335 1,335            
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,025 2,025 2,025 2,025 2,025 2,025 1,696 1,696
Executive Tier 1,930 1,930 1,930 1,930        
Driving Assistance Package 1,565 1,565 1,565 1,565        
Temporary spare tire 140   140 140 140      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 505 505 505        
Parking Assistance Package         645      
Heated front seats         455      
Wood trim         0 0    
Sunroof           0 1,271 1,271
Executive Package           3,680    
Semi-automated parking system             468 468
Refrigerated storage compartment             676 676
Second-row buckets             638 638
Second-row high console             85 85
Options (change) 10,990 10,840 9,540 9,540 3,550 6,200 5,685 5,685
Options (change) 10,110 9,970 8,775 8,775 3,265 5,705 4,834 4,834
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 995 825 825
Gas Tax 0 -4,668 0 0 0 1,000 0 0
Total Price $64,385 $59,567 $68,235 $72,535 $77,945 $110,795 $44,690 $47,185
Total Invoice $60,515 $55,707 $64,110 $68,110 $73,200 $103,800 $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: $11,042
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,909
Model Year20182018201820182018201820112011
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesFlexFlex
Trim530i530e iPerformance540i540dM550iM5LimitedTitanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine248hp I4180hp I4 PiH335hp I6261hp I6 D456hp V8600hp V8262hp V6262hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T8T8A6A6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD4WDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12205, 12205, 12600, 16600, 16390, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/40-19275/40-19235/55-19255/45-20
Total Price$64,385$59,567$68,235$72,535$77,945$110,795$44,690$47,185
Adjustments for Features-4,060-3,835-4,060-6,010-5,910-9,5100-200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$60,325$55,732$64,175$66,525$72,035$101,285$44,690$46,985
Cost Above Minimum$4,593$0$8,443$10,793$16,303$45,553$0$2,295
Total Invoice$60,515$55,707$64,110$68,110$73,200$103,800$41,212$43,483
Adjustments for Features-3,816-3,586-3,815-5,643-5,550-8,9100-184
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$56,699$52,121$60,295$62,467$67,650$94,890$41,212$43,299
Cost Above Minimum$4,578$0$8,174$10,346$15,529$42,769$0$2,087

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Ford Flex

Model Year20182018201820182018201820112011
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesFlexFlex
Trim530i530e iPerformance540i540dM550iM5LimitedTitanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300  
6-speed automatic      $1000$1000
RWD$0$0$0     
AWD   $1700$1700   
4WD     $1700  
FWD      $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet      $100$100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100 $100  
Keyless entry keypad      $50$50
Power door closers$300$300$300$300 $300  
Power liftgate      $350$350
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350$350$350  
Power-adjustable pedals      $125$125
Proximity key$250$250$250$250$250$250  
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15$15  
Sunshade, rear, power     $225  
Sunshades, second row     $125  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual      $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$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$0  
Around view cameras$500$500$500$500$500$500  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200    
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200    
Brake assist$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100$100    
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200    
Hill descent control   $250$250$250  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75$75$75  
Lane departure warning$200$200$200$200    
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50$50    
Rearview camera      $200$200
Safety key      $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows      $500$500
Temporary spare tire$150 $150$150$150 $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150$150   
Vehicle health reports      $0$0
Wide-view front camera$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Cargo net      $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder      $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100$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$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175$175$175  
Rear air vents$100$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$50  
Variable intermittent wipers      $75$75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential     $500  
Engine / Motor 
3.5 kW onboard charger $0      
9 kWh battery pack $0      
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable    $500$500  
Regenerative braking$0 $0$0$0$0  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0$0$0   
Black exterior trim (optional)    $0$0  
Body kit    $0$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)      $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows      $275$275
Glass roof panel(s)      $300$300
Laminated front side windows      $200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0$0  
Rear bumper protector      $40$40
Rear spoiler    $200$200  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0$0$0  
App support$0$0$0$0$0$0  
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Gesture control system$100$100$100$100 $100  
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200$200$200  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15$15  
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Navigation, turn-by-turn      $25$25
S Voice support$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Satellite radio      $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250$250$250  
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Surround sound    $250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Text dictation$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Voice recorder$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot     $50  
Wireless charging station     $75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock      $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Compass      $0$0
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Fog lights$125$125$125$125  $125$125
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350$350$350 $350  
Interior ambient lighting      $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250$250 $250  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25      
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Xenon HID headlights      $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats     $300  
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Folding passenger seat      $150$150
Footrests, second row      $25$25
Heated second row seats$200$200$200$200 $200$200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates       $200
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250$250$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$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
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50    
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50    
Massage, driver seat     $100  
Massage, passenger seat     $100  
Memory system, passenger seat    $150$150  
Metal pedals    $75$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat      $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Power release, second row seats      $50$50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat     $100  
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat     $100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100  
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat    $100$100  
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat    $100$100  
Stowable third row seats      $600$600
Synthetic suede headliner     $650  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces       $0
Upholstered instrument panel    $300$300  
Wood trim$300$300$300$300$300$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel      $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500$500  
Additional powertrain and chassis calibration options     $0  
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350$350$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Performance steering system (optional)    $0$0  
Polished alloy wheels      $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0$0  
Transmission 
Launch control$100 $100$100$100$100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$12,120$11,895$12,120$14,070$13,970$17,570$8,060$8,260
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,060$3,835$4,060$6,010$5,910$9,510$0$200
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,816-3,586-3,815-5,643-5,550-8,9100-184

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Ford Flex

Model Year20182011
Model5-SeriesFlex
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase117.1 in117.9 in
Length194.6 in202.3 in
Width73.5 in75.9 in
Height58.2 in67.6 in
Curb Weight3,747 lb.4,472 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in41.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.7 in58.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 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
18.7 ft319.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
18.745.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
18.786.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i

Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350Yes
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested95058%
Total Not Requested70042%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250No
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested50026%
Total Not Requested145074%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1300100%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530e iPerformance

Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350Yes
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested95058%
Total Not Requested70042%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250No
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested50026%
Total Not Requested145074%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1300100%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540i

Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350Yes
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested95058%
Total Not Requested70042%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250No
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested50026%
Total Not Requested145074%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1300100%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540d

Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350Yes
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested95058%
Total Not Requested70042%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250No
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested50026%
Total Not Requested145074%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1300100%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series M550i

Parking Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested50053%
Total Not Requested45047%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series M5

Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Power door closers300No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Wireless charging station75No
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested70026%
Total Not Requested200074%

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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