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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: $47,885

Ford Flex Limited   
Difference: $13,260

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,074

Ford Flex Limited   
Difference: $13,486

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820122012
ModelX3FlexFlex
TrimM40iLimitedTitanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $54,300 $35,765 $38,260
Base Invoice $51,180 $33,356 $35,627
Navigation system 1,700 2,350 2,350
Parking Assistance Package 700    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550    
Leather seating surfaces 1,700    
Heated front seats 500    
Temporary spare tire 150    
Class III trailer hitch 550 570 570
Semi-automated parking system   550 550
3.5L V6   2,995 2,995
Power-stowing third row seats   495 495
255/45VR20   795  
Roof rails   195 195
Sunroof   1,495 1,495
AWD   1,850 1,850
Navigation system 1,565 1,998 1,998
Parking Assistance Package 645    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505    
Leather seating surfaces 1,565    
Heated front seats 460    
Temporary spare tire 140    
Class III trailer hitch 505 484 484
Semi-automated parking system   468 468
3.5L V6   2,725 2,726
Power-stowing third row seats   421 421
255/45VR20   676  
Roof rails   166 166
Sunroof   1,271 1,271
AWD   1,684 1,684
Options (change) 5,850 11,295 10,500
Options (change) 5,385 9,893 9,218
Destination 995 825 825
Total Price $61,145 $47,885 $49,585
Total Invoice $57,560 $44,074 $45,670

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Ford Flex

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Flex Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,075
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,488
Model Year201820122012
ModelX3FlexFlex
TrimM40iLimitedTitanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine355hp I6355hp V6355hp V6
TransmissionT8T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG16/22 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12390, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-19255/45-20255/45-20
Total Price$61,145$47,885$49,585
Adjustments for Features-3,1850-200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,960$47,885$49,385
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,500
Total Invoice$57,560$44,074$45,670
Adjustments for Features-2,9980-184
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$54,562$44,074$45,486
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,412

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Ford Flex

Model Year201820122012
ModelX3FlexFlex
TrimM40iLimitedTitanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100  
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Proximity key$250  
Remote app$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Around view cameras$500  
Brake assist$50  
Hill descent control$250  
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Tires, run-flat$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Wide-view front camera$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50  
Cargo cover$75  
Cargo mat$40  
Cargo net $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125  
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Raised top speed limiter$0  
Regenerative braking$0  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0  
Black exterior trim (optional)$0  
Bodyside cladding$350  
Glass roof panel(s) $300$300
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Rear spoiler$200  
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0  
Sunroof $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
App support$0  
Handwriting recognition$200  
In-vehicle Internet$150  
Navigation map updates, three years$0  
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
S Voice support$0  
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Voice recorder$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Compass $0$0
LED headlights$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding passenger seat $150$150
Footrests, second row $25$25
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power release, second row seats $50$50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100  
Power-stowing third row seats $1000$1000
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Tailgating position, third row seats $50$50
Upholstered instrument panel$300  
Wood trim$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Transmission 
Launch control$100  
Total Value of Features$12,270$9,085$9,285
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,185$0$200
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,9980-184

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Ford Flex

Model Year20182012
ModelX3Flex
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.8 in117.9 in
Length185.9 in202.3 in
Width74.4 in75.9 in
Height66.0 in67.6 in
Curb Weight4,230 lb.4,839 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.1 in41.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in58.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 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
28.7 ft319.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
28.745.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
62.7 ft386.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X3 M40i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested74066%
Total Not Requested37534%
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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parking guidance system - active
FeatureValueRequested?
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Power-stowing third row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%
Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Oil cooler0No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Trailer sway control25No
Total Requested25059%
Total Not Requested17541%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
turbocharged
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
355 hp@5500
350 lb-ft@1500
FeatureValueRequested?
turbocharged
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
355 hp@5500
350 lb-ft@1500
1000Yes
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested1350100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Flex Titanium

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parking guidance system - active
FeatureValueRequested?
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Power-stowing third row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%
Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Oil cooler0No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Trailer sway control25No
Total Requested25059%
Total Not Requested17541%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
turbocharged
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
355 hp@5500
350 lb-ft@1500
FeatureValueRequested?
turbocharged
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
355 hp@5500
350 lb-ft@1500
1000Yes
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested1350100%
Total Not Requested00%

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