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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: $32,885

Ford Escape Hybrid Limited   
Difference: $12,240

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,119

Ford Escape Hybrid Limited   
Difference: $11,576

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201320132013
ModelEscape3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimHybrid Limited328i335iActiveHybrid 3
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,370 $36,850 $43,150 $49,650
Base Invoice $30,022 $34,080 $39,880 $45,860
Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System 2,395      
Semi-automated parking system 395 500 500 500
Navigation system   2,150 2,150 2,150
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550
Heated front seats   500 500 500
Sunroof   1,050    
Leather seating surfaces   1,450 1,450 1,450
Obstacle detection, rear   750 750 750
Rearview camera   400 400 400
DUPL Voice texting capability       0
Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System 2,036      
Semi-automated parking system 336 455 455 455
Navigation system   1,955 1,955 1,955
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500 500
Heated front seats   455 455 455
Sunroof   955    
Leather seating surfaces   1,320 1,320 1,320
Obstacle detection, rear   685 685 685
Rearview camera   365 365 365
DUPL Voice texting capability       0
Options (change) 2,790 7,350 6,300 6,300
Options (change) 2,372 6,690 5,735 5,735
Destination 725 925 925 925
Gas Tax -3,000 0 0 0
Total Price $32,885 $45,125 $50,375 $56,875
Total Invoice $30,119 $41,695 $46,540 $52,520

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Hybrid Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,655
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,035
Model Year2010201320132013
ModelEscape3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimHybrid Limited328i335iActiveHybrid 3
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine153hp I4 H240hp I4300hp I6335hp I6 H
TransmissionCVTM6T8T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 7?, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16225/50-17225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$32,885$45,125$50,375$56,875
Adjustments for Features0-585-2,385-2,460
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,885$44,540$47,990$54,415
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,450$9,875
Total Invoice$30,119$41,695$46,540$52,520
Adjustments for Features0-541-2,203-2,272
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,119$41,154$44,337$50,248
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,183$9,094

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year2010201320132013
ModelEscape3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimHybrid Limited328i335iActiveHybrid 3
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000   
6-speed manual $150  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100   
Keyless entry keypad$50   
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150
911 assist$25   
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Rollover sensor$50   
Safety key$5   
Temporary spare tire$150   
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150
Vehicle health reports$0   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Cargo cover$75   
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150   
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Roof rack$300   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150
Rear wiper$175   
Residual heat $50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150
Regenerative braking $0$0 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Rear bumper protector$40   
Infotainment 
DUPL Voice texting capability   $50
HD radio $50$50$50
Satellite radio$200   
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information$25   
Traffic information $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25  $25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Spotter mirror(s)$50   
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Wood trim $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Total Value of Features$2,945$3,530$5,330$5,405
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$585$2,385$2,460
Value of Feature Adjustments0-541-2,203-2,272

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20102013
ModelEscape3-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.1 in110.6 in
Length174.7 in182.5 in
Width71.1 in71.3 in
Height67.7 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,255 lb.3,361 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in40.3 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 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.2 ft313.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.3 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Escape Hybrid Limited

Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested71567%
Total Not Requested35033%

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 player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Remote app25No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested79078%
Total Not Requested22522%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Remote app25No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested79078%
Total Not Requested22522%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series ActiveHybrid 3

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Remote app25No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested79078%
Total Not Requested22522%

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