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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: $36,695

Ford Escape Hybrid Limited   
Difference: $11,780

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,884

Ford Escape Hybrid Limited   
Difference: $10,906

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220142014
ModelEscape3-Series3-Series
TrimHybrid Limited328i328d
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $33,080 $41,450 $42,950
Base Invoice $30,687 $38,315 $39,695
Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System 2,395    
Semi-automated parking system 395 500 500
Driver Assistance Package   950 950
Navigation system   2,150 2,150
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550
Heated front seats   500 500
Leather seating surfaces   1,450 1,450
Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System 2,036    
Semi-automated parking system 336 455 455
Driver Assistance Package   865 865
Navigation system   1,955 1,955
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500
Heated front seats   455 455
Leather seating surfaces   1,320 1,320
Options (change) 2,790 6,100 6,100
Options (change) 2,372 5,550 5,550
Destination 825 925 925
Total Price $36,695 $48,475 $49,975
Total Invoice $33,884 $44,790 $46,170

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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: $6,730
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,240
Model Year201220142014
ModelEscape3-Series3-Series
TrimHybrid Limited328i328d
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine153hp I4 H240hp I4180hp I4 D
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$36,695$48,475$49,975
Adjustments for Features0-5,050-4,950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,695$43,425$45,025
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,600
Total Invoice$33,884$44,790$46,170
Adjustments for Features0-4,666-4,573
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,884$40,124$41,597
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,473

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year201220142014
ModelEscape3-Series3-Series
TrimHybrid Limited328i328d
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  
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Remote app $25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
911 assist$25  
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, front $150$150
Rollover sensor$50  
Safety key$5  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo area partition net $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Roof rack$300  
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 
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 
App support $0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200
HD radio $50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25  
S Voice support $0$0
Satellite radio$200  
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Text dictation $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
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 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$3,445$8,495$8,395
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,050$4,950
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,666-4,573

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20122014
ModelEscape3-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase103.1 in110.6 in
Length174.7 in182.1 in
Width71.1 in71.3 in
Height67.7 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,255 lb.3,546 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 Limited

Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Media drive, large15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested69065%
Total Not Requested37535%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested74065%
Total Not Requested40035%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested74065%
Total Not Requested40035%

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