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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: $47,730

Ford Flex Limited   
Difference: $11,837

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,112

Ford Flex Limited   
Difference: $11,595

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018201820182013
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesFlex
Trim530i530e iPerformance540i540dM550iLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $52,400 $52,400 $57,700 $62,000 $73,400 $39,200
Base Invoice $49,410 $49,410 $54,340 $58,340 $68,940 $36,554
Premium Tier 2,300 2,300 2,300 2,300    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550    
Temporary spare tire 150   150 150 150  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,200 2,200 2,200 2,200 2,200 1,995
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,450        
Executive Tier 2,100 2,100 2,100 2,100    
Driving Assistance Package 1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700    
Heated second row seats 350 350 350 350    
Heated steering wheel 190 190 190 190    
Luxury Seating Package         1,200  
Upgraded leather upholstery         1,000  
Heated front seats         500  
Parking Assistance Package         700  
Wood trim         0  
Package 301A / 303A           2,500
Sunroof           1,595
Refrigerated storage compartment           795
Second-row buckets           750
Premium Tier 2,115 2,115 2,115 2,115    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 505 505 505    
Temporary spare tire 140   140 140 140  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,025 2,025 2,025 2,025 2,025 1,741
Leather seating surfaces 1,335 1,335        
Executive Tier 1,930 1,930 1,930 1,930    
Driving Assistance Package 1,565 1,565 1,565 1,565    
Heated second row seats 320 320 320 320    
Heated steering wheel 175 175 175 175    
Luxury Seating Package         1,105  
Upgraded leather upholstery         920  
Heated front seats         455  
Parking Assistance Package         645  
Wood trim         0  
Package 301A / 303A           2,181
Sunroof           1,392
Refrigerated storage compartment           694
Second-row buckets           655
Options (change) 10,990 10,840 9,540 9,540 5,750 7,635
Options (change) 10,110 9,970 8,775 8,775 5,290 6,663
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 895
Gas Tax 0 -4,668 0 0 0 0
Total Price $64,385 $59,567 $68,235 $72,535 $80,145 $47,730
Total Invoice $60,515 $55,707 $64,110 $68,110 $75,225 $44,112

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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: $10,952
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,767
Model Year201820182018201820182013
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesFlex
Trim530i530e iPerformance540i540dM550iLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine248hp I4180hp I4 PiH335hp I6261hp I6 D456hp V8287hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T8T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12205, 12205, 12600, 16390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/40-19255/45-20
Total Price$64,385$59,567$68,235$72,535$80,145$47,730
Adjustments for Features-1,110-885-1,110-3,060-3,4600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$63,275$58,682$67,125$69,475$76,685$47,730
Cost Above Minimum$4,593$0$8,443$10,793$18,003$0
Total Invoice$60,515$55,707$64,110$68,110$75,225$44,112
Adjustments for Features-1,043-828-1,043-2,873-3,2480
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$59,472$54,879$63,067$65,237$71,977$44,112
Cost Above Minimum$4,593$0$8,188$10,358$17,098$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Ford Flex

Model Year201820182018201820182013
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesFlex
Trim530i530e iPerformance540i540dM550iLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1100
RWD$0$0$0   
AWD   $1700$1700 
FWD     $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet     $100
Adaptive cruise control     $600
Cruise control$150$150$150$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100$100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100  
Keyless entry keypad     $50
Power door closers$300$300$300$300  
Power liftgate     $350
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals     $125
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25 
Remote start     $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist     $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0$0 
Around view cameras$500$500$500$500$500 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200  
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200 $200
Brake assist$50$50$50$50$50 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0$0$0$0 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100$100 $100
Curve control     $50
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200 $200
Hill descent control   $250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75$75 
Lane departure warning$200$200$200$200  
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system     $0
Rearview camera     $200
Safety key     $5
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows     $500
Temporary spare tire$150 $150$150$150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based     $100
Vehicle health reports     $0
Wide-view front camera$150$150$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$50 
Cargo net     $40
Overhead sunglass holder     $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100$100 
Refrigerated storage compartment     $250
Second-row high console     $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls     $150
Rear HVAC unit     $400
Rear wiper     $175
Residual heat$50$50$50$50$50 
Engine / Motor 
3.5 kW onboard charger $0    
9 kWh battery pack $0    
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable    $500 
Regenerative braking$0 $0$0$0 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0$0$0 
Black exterior trim (optional)    $0 
Body kit    $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     $25
Deep-tinted rear windows     $275
Glass roof panel(s)     $300
Laminated front side windows     $200
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0 
Rear bumper protector     $40
Rear spoiler    $200 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0$0 
App support$0$0$0$0$0 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0 
Gesture control system$100$100$100$100  
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150 
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0$0 
Navigation, turn-by-turn     $25
S Voice support$0$0$0$0$0 
Satellite radio     $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250$250 
SD Card slot     $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0$0 
Surround sound    $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200$200 
Text dictation$50$50$50$50$50 
Voice recorder$0$0$0$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability     $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200$200 
Compass     $0
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50$50 
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 $125
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350$350$350  
Interior ambient lighting     $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$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 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights     $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300$300
Heated second row seats$200$200$200$200 $200
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats     $75
Manual recliner, second row seats     $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 
Metal pedals    $75 
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
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat     $100
Power release, second row seats     $50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$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 
Power-stowing third row seats     $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats     $50
Upholstered instrument panel    $300 
Wood trim$300$300$300$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200 
Performance steering system (optional)    $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 $100$100$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$10,870$10,645$10,870$12,820$13,220$9,760
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,110$885$1,110$3,060$3,460$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,043-828-1,043-2,873-3,2480

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Ford Flex

Model Year20182013
Model5-SeriesFlex
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase117.1 in117.9 in
Length194.6 in201.8 in
Width73.5 in75.9 in
Height58.2 in68.0 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 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in58.1 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 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.7 ft320.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
18.743.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
18.783.2 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 key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested120073%
Total Not Requested45027%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250No
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested75038%
Total Not Requested120062%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested50038%
Total Not Requested80062%

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 key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested120073%
Total Not Requested45027%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250No
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested75038%
Total Not Requested120062%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested50038%
Total Not Requested80062%

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 key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested120073%
Total Not Requested45027%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250No
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested75038%
Total Not Requested120062%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested50038%
Total Not Requested80062%

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 key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested120073%
Total Not Requested45027%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250No
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested75038%
Total Not Requested120062%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested50038%
Total Not Requested80062%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series M550i

Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested30050%
Total Not Requested30050%
Parking Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested50053%
Total Not Requested45047%

Option Package Details
Ford Flex Limited

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Refrigerated storage compartment
FeatureValueRequested?
Refrigerated storage compartment250No
Second-row high console250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%
Second-row buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500No
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75No
Heated second row seats200Yes
Total Requested20026%
Total Not Requested57574%
Package 301A / 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Adaptive cruise control450No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
255/45VR20 tires400No
Total Requested140052%
Total Not Requested130048%

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