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Ford Escape vs. BMW 3-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Escape vs. BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,090

Ford Escape Hybrid   
Difference: $12,355

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,464

Ford Escape Hybrid   
Difference: $11,796

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062012
ModelEscape3-Series
TrimHybrid328i
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $26,900 $37,500
Base Invoice $25,049 $34,680
Premium Package 3,995  
Safety Package 595  
Sunroof 585  
Navigation system   2,150
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Heated front seats   500
Roof rails   100
Obstacle detection, rear   750
Premium Package 3,396  
Safety Package 506  
Sunroof 498  
Navigation system   1,955
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Heated front seats   455
Roof rails   90
Obstacle detection, rear   685
Options (change) 5,175 4,050
Options (change) 4,400 3,685
Destination 615 895
Gas Tax -2,600 0
Total Price $30,090 $42,445
Total Invoice $27,464 $39,260

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. BMW 3-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,990
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,533
Model Year20062012
ModelEscape3-Series
TrimHybrid328i
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine133hp I4 H230hp I6
TransmissionCVTM6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)170, 4180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16225/45-17
Total Price$30,090$42,445
Adjustments for Features0-1,365
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,090$41,080
Total Invoice$27,464$39,260
Adjustments for Features0-1,263
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,464$37,997

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20062012
ModelEscape3-Series
TrimHybrid328i
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rollover sensor$50 
Stability control $400
Tires, run-flat $150
Traction control $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo area partition net $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rack$300 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Interior air filter $0
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Residual heat $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, remote$200 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Outside temperature display $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Floor mats$75 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Wood trim $300
Total Value of Features$3,745$5,110
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,365
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,263

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20062012
ModelEscape3-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase103.2 in108.7 in
Length174.9 in178.2 in
Width70.1 in71.5 in
Height69.7 in55.8 in
Curb Weight3,157 lb.3,463 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.3 ft324.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.3 ft358.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Escape Hybrid

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
AC power outlet100No
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Trip computer150Yes
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Unbranded, 170W, 4 speakers350No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested235087%
Total Not Requested35013%
Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Remote app25No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%

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