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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: $36,300

Ford Escape Hybrid Limited   
Difference: $14,945

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,548

Ford Escape Hybrid Limited   
Difference: $14,802

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220182018
ModelEscape3-Series3-Series
TrimHybrid Limited328d330i
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $33,080 $45,950 $44,450
Base Invoice $30,687 $43,415 $42,020
Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System 2,395    
Navigation system   1,700 1,700
Convenience Tier   850 850
Luxury Design   0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550
Heated front seats   500 500
Obstacle detection, rear   750 750
Leather seating surfaces   1,450 1,450
Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System 2,036    
Navigation system   1,565 1,565
Convenience Tier   780 780
Luxury Design   0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   505 505
Heated front seats   460 460
Obstacle detection, rear   690 690
Leather seating surfaces   1,335 1,335
Options (change) 2,395 5,800 5,800
Options (change) 2,036 5,335 5,335
Destination 825 995 995
Total Price $36,300 $52,745 $51,245
Total Invoice $33,548 $49,745 $48,350

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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: $7,495
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,773
Model Year201220182018
ModelEscape3-Series3-Series
TrimHybrid Limited328d330i
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine153hp 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$36,300$52,745$51,245
Adjustments for Features0-7,350-7,450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,300$45,395$43,795
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,600$0
Total Invoice$33,548$49,745$48,350
Adjustments for Features0-6,932-7,029
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,548$42,813$41,321
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,492$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year201220182018
ModelEscape3-Series3-Series
TrimHybrid Limited328d330i
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
Keyless entry keypad$50  
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
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  
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 
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
Handwriting recognition $200$200
HD radio $50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25  
S Voice support $0$0
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25  
LED headlights $1000$1000
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
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$3,470$10,820$10,920
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,350$7,450
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,932-7,029

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20122018
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 Weight3,255 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 Limited

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

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested74066%
Total Not Requested37534%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
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 Requested900100%
Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rails250Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25No
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25091%
Total Not Requested259%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested74066%
Total Not Requested37534%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
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 Requested900100%
Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rails250Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25No
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25091%
Total Not Requested259%

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