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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: $29,380

Ford Escape Hybrid   
Difference: $13,415

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,978

Ford Escape Hybrid   
Difference: $12,602

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012
ModelEscape3-Series
TrimHybrid328i
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $26,505 $37,500
Base Invoice $24,879 $34,680
Premium Package 1,195  
Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System 2,695  
Sunroof 995  
Interior ambient lighting 295  
Navigation system   2,150
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Heated front seats   500
Roof rails   100
Obstacle detection, rear   750
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
Premium Package 1,016  
Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System 2,291  
Sunroof 846  
Interior ambient lighting 251  
Navigation system   1,955
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Heated front seats   455
Roof rails   90
Obstacle detection, rear   685
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
Options (change) 5,180 4,400
Options (change) 4,404 4,005
Destination 695 895
Gas Tax -3,000 0
Total Price $29,380 $42,795
Total Invoice $26,978 $39,580

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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: $12,670
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,913
Model Year20082012
ModelEscape3-Series
TrimHybrid328i
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine133hp I4 H230hp I6
TransmissionCVTM6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 7180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16225/45-17
Total Price$29,380$42,795
Adjustments for Features0-745
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,380$42,050
Total Invoice$26,978$39,580
Adjustments for Features0-689
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,978$38,891

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20082012
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
Temporary spare tire$150 
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 air recirculation $100
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 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear bumper protector$40 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
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
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$4,140$4,885
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$745
Value of Feature Adjustments0-689

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20082012
ModelEscape3-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase103.1 in108.7 in
Length174.7 in178.2 in
Width71.1 in71.5 in
Height67.7 in55.8 in
Curb Weight3,273 lb.3,463 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.6 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 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
29.2 ft324.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.3 ft358.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Escape Hybrid

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
AC power outlet100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested168085%
Total Not Requested30015%
Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Trip computer150Yes
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested85060%
Total Not Requested57540%

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 audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%

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