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Ford Five Hundred vs. BMW 3-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Five Hundred vs. BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,205

Ford Five Hundred Limited   
Difference: $7,090

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,533

Ford Five Hundred Limited   
Difference: $6,557

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062006
ModelFive Hundred3-Series3-Series
TrimLimited325i330i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,380 $30,900 $36,600
Base Invoice $24,242 $28,300 $33,485
Safety Package 595    
Sunroof 895    
Traction control 195    
Obstacle detection, rear 295 350 350
Navigation system 1,995 2,000 2,000
Universal garage door opener 150    
Premium Package   2,900 2,200
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475 475
Heated front seats   500 500
Folding second row seats   475 475
Safety Package 518    
Sunroof 779    
Traction control 170    
Obstacle detection, rear 257 320 320
Navigation system 1,736 1,820 1,820
Universal garage door opener 131    
Premium Package   2,640 2,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)   430 430
Heated front seats   455 455
Folding second row seats   430 430
Options (change) 4,125 6,700 6,000
Options (change) 3,591 6,095 5,455
Destination 700 695 695
Total Price $31,205 $38,295 $43,295
Total Invoice $28,533 $35,090 $39,635

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Five Hundred vs. BMW 3-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Five Hundred Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,010
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,567
Model Year200620062006
ModelFive Hundred3-Series3-Series
TrimLimited325i330i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine203hp V6215hp I6255hp I6
TransmissionA6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 10?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18205/55-16225/45-17
Total Price$31,205$38,295$43,295
Adjustments for Features0-1,080-1,980
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,205$37,215$41,315
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,100
Total Invoice$28,533$35,090$39,635
Adjustments for Features0-990-1,813
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,533$34,100$37,822
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,722

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Features Comparison: Ford Five Hundred vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year200620062006
ModelFive Hundred3-Series3-Series
TrimLimited325i330i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000  
6-speed manual $150$150
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50$50
Rollover sensor$50  
Stability control $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo mat $40$40
Cargo net$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Ski sack $50$50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Residual heat $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats$75  
Folding passenger seat$150  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Total Value of Features$2,590$3,670$4,570
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,080$1,980
Value of Feature Adjustments0-990-1,813

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Five Hundred vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20062006
ModelFive Hundred3-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.9 in108.7 in
Length200.7 in178.2 in
Width74.5 in71.5 in
Height60.1 in55.9 in
Curb Weight3,644 lb.3,286 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.6 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom41.9 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume21.2 ft312.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Five Hundred Limited

Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 325i

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30055%
Total Not Requested25045%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested190067%
Total Not Requested95033%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30055%
Total Not Requested25045%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Total Requested115059%
Total Not Requested80041%

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