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BMW X3 vs. Ford Flex Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW X3 vs. Ford Flex Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $45,715

Ford Flex Limited   
Difference: $6,530

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,688

Ford Flex Limited   
Difference: $4,552

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122017
ModelX3Flex
TrimxDrive35iLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $42,700 $38,230
Base Invoice $39,465 $36,509
Premium Package 3,450  
Navigation system 2,150  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Heated front seats 500  
Obstacle detection, rear 750  
Rearview camera 400  
App support 250  
Roof rails 250 195
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350  
Sunroof   1,595
3.5L V6   2,850
AWD   1,950
Premium Package 3,140  
Navigation system 1,955  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Heated front seats 455  
Obstacle detection, rear 685  
Rearview camera 365  
App support 230  
Roof rails 230 185
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320  
Sunroof   1,515
3.5L V6   2,721
AWD   1,863
Options (change) 8,650 6,590
Options (change) 7,880 6,284
Destination 895 895
Total Price $52,245 $45,715
Total Invoice $48,240 $43,688

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Ford Flex

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Flex Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,180
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,173
Model Year20122017
ModelX3Flex
TrimxDrive35iLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine300hp I6365hp V6
TransmissionT8T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG15/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18255/45-20
Total Price$52,245$45,715
Adjustments for Features0-650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,245$45,065
Total Invoice$48,240$43,688
Adjustments for Features0-621
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,240$43,067

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Ford Flex

Model Year20122017
ModelX3Flex
TrimxDrive35iLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote app$25 
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake assist$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Curve control $50
Hill descent control$250 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Temporary spare tire $150
Tires, run-flat$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo net $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear HVAC unit $400
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
Media drive$15 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass $0
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power release, second row seats $50
Stowable third row seats $600
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$8,160$8,810
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$650
Value of Feature Adjustments0-621

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Ford Flex

Model Year20122017
ModelX3Flex
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.6 in117.9 in
Length183.0 in201.8 in
Width74.1 in75.9 in
Height65.4 in68.0 in
Curb Weight4,222 lb.4,839 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in41.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in58.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom39.9 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in58.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 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
27.6 ft320.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
27.643.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.3 ft383.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo mat40No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Sunshades, second row125No
Power liftgate350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested180072%
Total Not Requested71528%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested77576%
Total Not Requested24024%

Option Package Details
Ford Flex Limited

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
turbocharged
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
365 hp@5500
350 lb-ft@3500
FeatureValueRequested?
turbocharged
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
365 hp@5500
350 lb-ft@3500
1000Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
255/45VR20 tires400No
Total Requested100057%
Total Not Requested75043%

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