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BMW 5-Series vs. Ford Transit Connect Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 5-Series vs. Ford Transit Connect Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,320

Ford Transit Connect Titanium   
Difference: $22,480

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,938

Ford Transit Connect XLT   
Difference: $19,757

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201120172017
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesTransit ConnectTransit Connect
Trim528i535i550iXLTTitanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.
Base Price $45,050 $50,100 $60,200 $27,700 $30,325
Base Invoice $41,645 $46,290 $55,585 $26,454 $28,960
iPod integration 400 400 400    
Premium Package 1,800 1,800   2,325  
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750      
Navigation system 1,900 1,900      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550      
Folding second row seats 475 475 475    
Rearview camera 400 400 400    
App support 250 250 250    
Heated front seats 500 500 500    
Rear air vents with automatic controls 500 500 500    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350 350    
Power-folding mirrors       180  
Obstacle detection, front       200  
iPod integration 365 365 365    
Premium Package 1,640 1,640   2,139  
Obstacle detection, rear 685 685      
Navigation system 1,730 1,730      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500      
Folding second row seats 430 430 430    
Rearview camera 365 365 365    
App support 230 230 230    
Heated front seats 455 455 455    
Rear air vents with automatic controls 455 455 455    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320 320    
Power-folding mirrors       166  
Obstacle detection, front       184  
Options (change) 7,875 7,875 2,875 2,705 0
Options (change) 7,175 7,175 2,620 2,489 0
Destination 875 875 875 995 995
Total Price $53,800 $58,850 $63,950 $31,400 $31,320
Total Invoice $49,695 $54,340 $59,080 $29,938 $29,955

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Ford Transit Connect

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Transit Connect Titanium
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Transit Connect XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,710
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,122
Model Year20112011201120172017
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesTransit ConnectTransit Connect
Trim528i535i550iXLTTitanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.
Engine240hp I6300hp I6400hp V8169hp I4169hp I4
TransmissionT8T8T8T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12205, 12?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18215/55-16215/55-16
Total Price$53,800$58,850$63,950$31,400$31,320
Adjustments for Features-1,770-2,470-2,47000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,030$56,380$61,480$31,400$31,320
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,350$9,450$80$0
Total Invoice$49,695$54,340$59,080$29,938$29,955
Adjustments for Features-1,635-2,281-2,28200
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,060$52,059$56,798$29,938$29,955
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,999$8,738$0$17

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Ford Transit Connect

Model Year20112011201120172017
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesTransit ConnectTransit Connect
Trim528i535i550iXLTTitanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100$1100
RWD$0$0$0  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Remote app$25$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350  
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0  
Curve control   $50$50
Full-size spare tire   $225$225
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150 
Rollover sensor   $50$50
Safety key   $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows   $500$500
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100$100
Vehicle health reports   $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50  
Overhead console storage compartments   $100 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100  
Roof rails   $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15  
Interior air filter$0$0$0  
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250  
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150$150
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125$125  
Rear HVAC unit   $400$400
Rear wiper   $175$175
Residual heat$50$50$50  
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking$0$0$0  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings   $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275
Sunroof$900$900$900  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100$100
Apple CarPlay support   $100$100
iPod integration$100$100$100  
Media drive$15$15$15  
Satellite radio   $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25  
USB port   $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75  
Compass   $0$0
Conversation mirror   $25$25
Cornering lights $50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25  
Outside temperature display$50$50$50  
Spotter mirror(s)   $50$50
Steering-linked fog lights    $50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver   $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10$10
Xenon HID headlights $500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100  
Floor mats, second row (optional)   $0$0
Folding third row seats   $600$600
Heated front seats$200$200$200 $200
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, third row seats   $75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Manual recliner, third row seats   $125$125
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Wood trim$300$300$300  
Total Value of Features$7,095$7,795$7,795$5,325$5,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,770$2,470$2,470$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,635-2,281-2,28200

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Ford Transit Connect

Model Year20112017
Model5-SeriesTransit Connect
Body4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.
Wheelbase116.9 in120.6 in
Length193.1 in189.7 in
Width73.2 in72.2 in
Height57.6 in72.0 in
Curb Weight3,815 lb.3,980 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in46.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in45.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in58.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in58.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in37.6 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in41.3 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in56.3 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in47.0 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.4 ft319.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
18.458.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
18.4104.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested110063%
Total Not Requested65037%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested70095%
Total Not Requested405%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested110063%
Total Not Requested65037%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested70095%
Total Not Requested405%

Option Package Details
Ford Transit Connect XLT

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Wheel locks25No
Overhead console storage compartments100No
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
App support0Yes
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested250088%
Total Not Requested32512%

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