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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: $13,015

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,533

Ford Five Hundred Limited   
Difference: $12,317

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620122012
ModelFive Hundred3-Series3-Series
TrimLimited328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,380 $34,900 $42,400
Base Invoice $24,242 $32,290 $39,190
Safety Package 595    
Traction control 195    
Obstacle detection, rear 295 750 750
Sunroof 895    
Navigation system 1,995    
Universal garage door opener 150    
Premium Package   3,600  
Technology Package   2,550 2,550
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550
Heated front seats   500 500
Folding second row seats   475 475
Leather seating surfaces     1,450
Safety Package 518    
Traction control 170    
Obstacle detection, rear 257 685 685
Sunroof 779    
Navigation system 1,736    
Universal garage door opener 131    
Premium Package   3,275  
Technology Package   2,320 2,320
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500
Heated front seats   455 455
Folding second row seats   430 430
Leather seating surfaces     1,320
Options (change) 4,125 8,425 6,275
Options (change) 3,591 7,665 5,710
Destination 700 895 895
Total Price $31,205 $44,220 $49,570
Total Invoice $28,533 $40,850 $45,795

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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: $11,060
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,511
Model Year200620122012
ModelFive Hundred3-Series3-Series
TrimLimited328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine203hp V6240hp I4300hp I6
TransmissionA6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$31,205$44,220$49,570
Adjustments for Features0-1,955-2,255
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,205$42,265$47,315
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,050
Total Invoice$28,533$40,850$45,795
Adjustments for Features0-1,806-2,083
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,533$39,044$43,712
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,668

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

Model Year200620122012
ModelFive Hundred3-Series3-Series
TrimLimited328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000  
6-speed manual $150$150
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100 
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Proximity key $250 
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Brake assist $50$50
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
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 net$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
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  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Regenerative braking $0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
HD radio $50$50
Media drive $15$15
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75 
Compass$0$0 
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Total Value of Features$2,615$4,570$4,870
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,955$2,255
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,806-2,083

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

Model Year20062012
ModelFive Hundred3-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.9 in110.6 in
Length200.7 in182.5 in
Width74.5 in71.3 in
Height60.1 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,644 lb.3,407 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.6 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom41.9 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume21.2 ft313.0 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

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
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
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 seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested280074%
Total Not Requested100026%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60055%
Total Not Requested49045%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60055%
Total Not Requested49045%

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