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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: $11,415

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,533

Ford Five Hundred Limited   
Difference: $11,752

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006201720172017201720172017
ModelFive Hundred3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimLimited320i328d330i330e iPerformance340iM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,380 $33,450 $40,250 $38,750 $44,100 $47,900 $64,000
Base Invoice $24,242 $31,790 $38,115 $36,720 $41,695 $45,225 $60,200
Safety Package 595            
Traction control 195            
Sunroof 895   1,050 1,050 1,050   0
Navigation system 1,995 1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950  
Obstacle detection, rear 295            
Universal garage door opener 150            
Premium Package   3,100          
Leather seating surfaces   1,450 1,450 1,450 1,450 1,450 0
Heated front seats   500 500 500 500 500  
Folding second row seats   475          
Metallic paint (extra cost)   700 700 700 700 700 700
Executive Package             3,900
Wood trim             0
Safety Package 518            
Traction control 170            
Sunroof 779   965 965 965   0
Navigation system 1,736 1,775 1,775 1,775 1,775 1,775  
Obstacle detection, rear 257            
Universal garage door opener 131            
Premium Package   2,850          
Leather seating surfaces   1,335 1,335 1,335 1,335 1,335 0
Heated front seats   460 460 460 460 460  
Folding second row seats   435          
Metallic paint (extra cost)   645 645 645 645 645 645
Executive Package             3,590
Wood trim             0
Options (change) 4,125 8,175 5,650 5,650 5,650 4,600 4,600
Options (change) 3,591 7,500 5,180 5,180 5,180 4,215 4,235
Destination 700 995 995 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 -4,001 0 0
Total Price $31,205 $42,620 $46,895 $45,395 $46,744 $53,495 $69,595
Total Invoice $28,533 $40,285 $44,290 $42,895 $43,869 $50,435 $65,430

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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: $9,485
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,928
Model Year2006201720172017201720172017
ModelFive Hundred3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimLimited320i328d330i330e iPerformance340iM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine203hp V6180hp I4180hp I4 D248hp I4180hp I4 PiH320hp I6425hp I6
TransmissionA6M6T8T8T8M6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17225/45-18255/40-18
Total Price$31,205$42,620$46,895$45,395$46,744$53,495$69,595
Adjustments for Features0-1,930-2,905-2,805-2,930-3,505-5,955
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,205$40,690$43,990$42,590$43,814$49,990$63,640
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,300$1,900$3,124$9,300$22,950
Total Invoice$28,533$40,285$44,290$42,895$43,869$50,435$65,430
Adjustments for Features0-1,824-2,744-2,651-2,750-3,305-5,599
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,533$38,461$41,546$40,244$41,119$47,130$59,831
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,085$1,783$2,658$8,669$21,370

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

Model Year2006201720172017201720172017
ModelFive Hundred3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimLimited320i328d330i330e iPerformance340iM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000      
6-speed manual $150   $150$150
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300$1300  
FWD$0      
RWD $0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100   $100$100
Heated steering wheel      $100
Keyless entry keypad$50      
Proximity key $250   $250$250
Remote app $25$25$25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15$15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150      
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0$0$0
Brake assist $50$50$50$50$50$50
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front      $150
Obstacle detection, rear$250     $250
Rearview camera      $200
Rollover sensor$50      
Stability control $400$400$400$400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75$75$75$75
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50$50$50
Cargo net$40      
Overhead sunglass holder$25      
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175$175$175
Rear air vents$100      
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150$150$150$150
Residual heat $50$50$50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75      
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential      $500
Engine / Motor 
3.5 kW onboard charger    $0  
8 kWh battery pack    $0  
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150$150$150
Regenerative braking $0$0$0 $0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0$0$0$0$0
Bodyside moldings$75      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25    $25
Painted brake calipers (optional)      $0
Rear spoiler      $200
Sport rocker panels (optional)      $0
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0$0$0$0
App support $0$0$0$0$0$0
Aux input $50$50$50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325      
CD player $125$125$125$125$125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0$0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200$200$200$200
HD radio $50$50$50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150$150$150
Media drive $15$15$15$15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0$0$0
S Voice support $0$0$0$0$0$0
Satellite radio $200   $200$200
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader      $25
Surround sound      $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200$200$200
Text dictation      $50
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100$100$100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot      $50
Wireless charging station      $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25      
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75$75
Cornering lights      $50
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Head-up display (HUD)      $350
Headlight washers      $50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25  
LED headlights     $1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights      $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights      $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      
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50$50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150   $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150   $150$150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Wood trim  $300$300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical      $500
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200$200$200
Machined alloy wheels$350      
Performance steering system (optional)      $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)      $0
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching      $50
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 $100  
Total Value of Features$2,890$4,820$5,795$5,695$5,820$6,395$8,845
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,930$2,905$2,805$2,930$3,505$5,955
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,824-2,744-2,651-2,750-3,305-5,599

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

Model Year20062017
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.3,502 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

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
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 Requested185062%
Total Not Requested112538%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330e iPerformance

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 340i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Total Requested45054%
Total Not Requested-45046%
Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Headlight washers50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Voice recorder0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Wireless charging station75No
Text dictation50No
Total Requested25017%
Total Not Requested125083%

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