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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: $10,570

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,533

Ford Five Hundred Limited   
Difference: $10,067

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062013201320132013
ModelFive Hundred3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimLimited320i328i335iActiveHybrid 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,380 $32,550 $36,850 $43,150 $49,650
Base Invoice $24,242 $30,125 $34,080 $39,880 $45,860
Safety Package 595        
Traction control 195        
Sunroof 895        
Obstacle detection, rear 295   750 750 750
Navigation system 1,995 2,150 2,150 2,150 2,150
Universal garage door opener 150        
Premium Package   3,200 3,100 2,200 2,200
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550 550
Leather seating surfaces   1,450      
Cold Weather Package   950      
Heated front seats     500 500 500
DUPL Voice texting capability         0
Safety Package 518        
Traction control 170        
Sunroof 779        
Obstacle detection, rear 257   685 685 685
Navigation system 1,736 1,955 1,955 1,955 1,955
Universal garage door opener 131        
Premium Package   2,910 2,820 2,000 2,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500 500 500
Leather seating surfaces   1,320      
Cold Weather Package   865      
Heated front seats     455 455 455
DUPL Voice texting capability         0
Options (change) 4,125 8,300 7,050 6,150 6,150
Options (change) 3,591 7,550 6,415 5,595 5,595
Destination 700 925 925 925 925
Total Price $31,205 $41,775 $44,825 $50,225 $56,725
Total Invoice $28,533 $38,600 $41,420 $46,400 $52,380

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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: $8,890
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,515
Model Year20062013201320132013
ModelFive Hundred3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimLimited320i328i335iActiveHybrid 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine203hp V6180hp I4240hp I4300hp I6335hp I6 H
TransmissionA6M6M6T8T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 9?, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/50-17225/50-17225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$31,205$41,775$44,825$50,225$56,725
Adjustments for Features0-1,680-2,130-3,930-4,005
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,205$40,095$42,695$46,295$52,720
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,600$6,200$12,625
Total Invoice$28,533$38,600$41,420$46,400$52,380
Adjustments for Features0-1,552-1,968-3,631-3,698
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,533$37,048$39,452$42,769$48,682
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,404$5,721$11,634

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

Model Year20062013201320132013
ModelFive Hundred3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimLimited320i328i335iActiveHybrid 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000    
6-speed manual $150$150  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300$1300
FWD$0    
RWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100$100
Heated steering wheel $100   
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
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear$250 $250$250$250
Rollover sensor$50    
Stability control $400$400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75$75
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50
Cargo net$40    
Overhead sunglass holder$25    
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
Residual heat $50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75    
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150
Regenerative braking $0$0$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325    
CD player $125$125$125$125
DUPL Voice texting capability    $50
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50$50
Media drive $15$15$15$15
Satellite radio $200$200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200
Traffic information $25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$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
Headlight washers $50   
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150    
Heated second row seats $200   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual lumbar 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 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$200$200$200
Machined alloy wheels$350    
Total Value of Features$2,765$4,445$4,895$6,695$6,770
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,680$2,130$3,930$4,005
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,552-1,968-3,631-3,698

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

Model Year20062013
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.3,361 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 320i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60059%
Total Not Requested41541%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
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
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
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 seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested185069%
Total Not Requested85031%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested50050%
Total Not Requested50050%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60059%
Total Not Requested41541%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested180073%
Total Not Requested65027%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60059%
Total Not Requested41541%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested90058%
Total Not Requested65042%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series ActiveHybrid 3

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60059%
Total Not Requested41541%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested90058%
Total Not Requested65042%

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