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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: $11,295

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,533

Ford Five Hundred Limited   
Difference: $10,762

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062011201120112011
ModelFive Hundred3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimLimited328i335i335dM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,380 $34,600 $42,050 $44,150 $55,900
Base Invoice $24,242 $32,030 $38,885 $40,820 $51,630
Safety Package 595        
Traction control 195        
Obstacle detection, rear 295 750 750 750 380
Sunroof 895       1,050
Navigation system 1,995 2,100 2,100 2,100 2,100
Universal garage door opener 150        
Premium Package   2,650 2,650 2,650 2,500
Folding second row seats   475 475 475 475
Heated front seats   500 500 500 500
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550 550
Rear spoiler         0
Safety Package 518        
Traction control 170        
Obstacle detection, rear 257 685 685 685 345
Sunroof 779       955
Navigation system 1,736 1,910 1,910 1,910 1,910
Universal garage door opener 131        
Premium Package   2,410 2,410 2,410 2,275
Folding second row seats   430 430 430 430
Heated front seats   455 455 455 455
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500 500 500
Rear spoiler         0
Options (change) 4,125 7,025 7,025 7,025 7,555
Options (change) 3,591 6,390 6,390 6,390 6,870
Destination 700 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $31,205 $42,500 $49,950 $52,050 $65,630
Total Invoice $28,533 $39,295 $46,150 $48,085 $60,675

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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: $8,900
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,548
Model Year20062011201120112011
ModelFive Hundred3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimLimited328i335i335dM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine203hp V6230hp I6300hp I6265hp I6 D414hp V8
TransmissionA6T6M6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7180, 8180, 8180, 8180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17245/40-18
Total Price$31,205$42,500$49,950$52,050$65,630
Adjustments for Features0-2,395-1,995-2,945-2,570
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,205$40,105$47,955$49,105$63,060
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,850$9,000$22,955
Total Invoice$28,533$39,295$46,150$48,085$60,675
Adjustments for Features0-2,214-1,843-2,721-2,376
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,533$37,081$44,307$45,364$58,299
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,226$8,283$21,218

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

Model Year20062011201120112011
ModelFive Hundred3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimLimited328i335i335dM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 $1100 
6-speed manual  $150 $150
FWD$0    
RWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50    
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0
Brake assist $50$50$50$50
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150 
Rollover sensor$50    
Stability control $400$400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75$75
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50
Cargo mat $40$40$40$40
Cargo net$40    
Overhead sunglass holder$25    
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100
Ski sack $50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175
Rear air vents$100    
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150$150
Variable intermittent wipers$75    
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Rear spoiler    $200
Sport rocker panels (optional)    $0
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325    
CD player $125$125$125$125
HD radio $50$50$50$50
iPod integration $100   
Media drive $15$15$15$15
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200
Traffic information $25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0   
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25    
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim    $100
Floor mats$75    
Folding passenger seat$150    
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50    
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat    $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat    $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Wood trim $300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200
Machined alloy wheels$350    
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Total Value of Features$2,715$5,110$4,710$5,660$5,285
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,395$1,995$2,945$2,570
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,214-1,843-2,721-2,376

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

Model Year20062011
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.3,341 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 328i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Remote app25No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested190066%
Total Not Requested97534%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

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%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Remote app25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested115058%
Total Not Requested82542%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335d

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%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Remote app25No
Total Requested115058%
Total Not Requested82542%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

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
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested130061%
Total Not Requested82539%

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