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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: $35,465

Ford Escape Titanium   
Difference: $13,720

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,900

Ford Escape Titanium   
Difference: $11,455

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182012
ModelEscape3-Series
TrimTitanium328i
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $32,045 $37,500
Base Invoice $30,602 $34,680
Safe and Smart Package 1,295  
Cargo cover 135  
Panoramic sunroof 995  
Premium Package   1,900
Obstacle detection, rear   750
Steering-linked headlights   900
Navigation system   2,150
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
Adaptive cruise control   2,400
Proximity key   500
Auto-dimming headlights   250
Heated steering wheel   190
Roof rails   100
Heated front seats   500
App support   250
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Safe and Smart Package 1,230  
Cargo cover 128  
Panoramic sunroof 945  
Premium Package   1,730
Obstacle detection, rear   685
Steering-linked headlights   820
Navigation system   1,955
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
Adaptive cruise control   2,135
Proximity key   455
Auto-dimming headlights   230
Heated steering wheel   175
Roof rails   90
Heated front seats   455
App support   230
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Options (change) 2,425 10,790
Options (change) 2,303 9,780
Destination 995 895
Total Price $35,465 $49,185
Total Invoice $33,900 $45,355

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Titanium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,565
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,130
Model Year20182012
ModelEscape3-Series
TrimTitanium328i
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine245hp I4230hp I6
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)355, 10180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18225/45-17
Total Price$35,465$49,185
Adjustments for Features-3,8450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,620$49,185
Total Invoice$33,900$45,355
Adjustments for Features-3,6750
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,225$45,355

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20182012
ModelEscape3-Series
TrimTitanium328i
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power liftgate$350 
Remote climate control$25 
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Curve control$50 
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, side$100 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo area partition net $40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Second-row under-floor storage$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Residual heat $50
Wiper de-icer$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear spoiler$200 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Aux input $50
DVD-compatible player $0
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim $300
Total Value of Features$6,480$2,635
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,845$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,6750

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20182012
ModelEscape3-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase105.9 in108.7 in
Length178.1 in178.2 in
Width72.4 in71.5 in
Height66.3 in55.8 in
Curb Weight3,553 lb.3,463 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.7 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.4 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.2 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.3 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.0 ft324.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.0 ft358.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Escape Titanium

Safe and Smart Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Total Requested75045%
Total Not Requested90055%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested115070%
Total Not Requested50030%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested90081%
Total Not Requested21519%

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