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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: $20,865

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,978

Ford Escape Hybrid   
Difference: $20,422

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820172017
ModelEscape3-Series3-Series
TrimHybrid328d330i
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $26,505 $44,450 $42,950
Base Invoice $24,879 $42,020 $40,625
Premium Package 1,195 1,700 1,700
Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System 2,695    
Sunroof 995    
Interior ambient lighting 295    
Navigation system   1,950 1,950
Luxury Package   0 0
Leather seating surfaces   1,450 1,450
Metallic paint (extra cost)   700 700
Heated front seats   500 500
Premium Package 1,016 1,565 1,565
Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System 2,291    
Sunroof 846    
Interior ambient lighting 251    
Navigation system   1,775 1,775
Luxury Package   0 0
Leather seating surfaces   1,335 1,335
Metallic paint (extra cost)   645 645
Heated front seats   460 460
Options (change) 5,180 6,300 6,300
Options (change) 4,404 5,780 5,780
Destination 695 995 995
Gas Tax -3,000 0 0
Total Price $29,380 $51,745 $50,245
Total Invoice $26,978 $48,795 $47,400

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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: $12,870
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,880
Model Year200820172017
ModelEscape3-Series3-Series
TrimHybrid328d330i
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine133hp I4 H180hp I4 D248hp I4
TransmissionCVTT8T8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 7205, 9205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$29,380$51,745$50,245
Adjustments for Features0-7,895-7,995
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,380$43,850$42,250
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,600$0
Total Invoice$26,978$48,795$47,400
Adjustments for Features0-7,445-7,542
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,978$41,350$39,858
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,492$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year200820172017
ModelEscape3-Series3-Series
TrimHybrid328d330i
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Hill descent control $250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Rollover sensor$50  
Stability control $400$400
Temporary spare tire$150  
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Traction control $100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo area partition net $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Roof rack$300  
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Interior air filter $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Residual heat $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Regenerative braking $0$0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear bumper protector$40  
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
App support $0$0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200
HD radio $50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Media drive $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
S Voice support $0$0
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Compass $0$0
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25  
LED headlights $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Outside temperature display $50$50
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,865$11,760$11,860
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,895$7,995
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,445-7,542

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20082017
ModelEscape3-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase103.1 in110.6 in
Length174.7 in182.0 in
Width71.1 in71.3 in
Height67.7 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,273 lb.3,663 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.6 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.2 ft317.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.3 ft353.0 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 mirror150Yes
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
AC power outlet100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested158080%
Total Not Requested40020%
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 328d

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rails250Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25No
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25091%
Total Not Requested259%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights1000No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1900100%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rails250Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25No
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25091%
Total Not Requested259%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights1000No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1900100%

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