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Ford Flex vs. BMW 1-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Flex vs. BMW 1-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $40,500

Ford Flex Limited   
Difference: $475

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,649

Ford Flex Limited   
Difference: $211

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120122012
ModelFlexFlex1-Series1-Series
TrimLimitedTitanium128i135i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $38,180 $40,675 $31,200 $39,300
Base Invoice $35,553 $37,824 $28,885 $36,335
Sunroof 1,495 1,495    
BMW Assist     650 650
Premium Package     3,400 1,750
Navigation system     2,150 2,150
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550
Heated front seats     500 500
Obstacle detection, rear     380 380
Xenon HID headlights     900  
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350 350
Sunroof 1,271 1,271    
BMW Assist     590 590
Premium Package     3,095 1,595
Navigation system     1,955 1,955
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500
Heated front seats     455 455
Obstacle detection, rear     345 345
Xenon HID headlights     820  
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320 320
Options (change) 1,495 1,495 8,880 6,330
Options (change) 1,271 1,271 8,080 5,760
Destination 825 825 895 895
Total Price $40,500 $42,995 $40,975 $46,525
Total Invoice $37,649 $39,920 $37,860 $42,990

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Flex vs. BMW 1-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Flex Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,415
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,944
Model Year2011201120122012
ModelFlexFlex1-Series1-Series
TrimLimitedTitanium128i135i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine262hp V6262hp V6230hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionA6A6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12390, 12180, 8180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19255/45-20205/50-17215/40-18
Total Price$40,500$42,995$40,975$46,525
Adjustments for Features-2,940-3,1400-150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,560$39,855$40,975$46,375
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,295$0$5,400
Total Invoice$37,649$39,920$37,860$42,990
Adjustments for Features-2,733-2,9150-139
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,916$37,005$37,860$42,851
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,089$0$4,991

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Features Comparison: Ford Flex vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year2011201120122012
ModelFlexFlex1-Series1-Series
TrimLimitedTitanium128i135i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000  
6-speed manual  $150$150
FWD$0$0  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100  
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
Power liftgate$350$350  
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125  
Remote app  $25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Brake assist  $50$50
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Safety key$5$5  
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Second-row low console  $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300  
Laminated front side windows$200$200  
Rear bumper protector$40$40  
Rear spoiler   $200
Sport rocker panels (optional)   $0
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
iPod integration  $100$100
Media drive  $15$15
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25  
Satellite radio$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Traffic information  $25$25
USB port$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Cornering lights  $50$50
Headlight washers   $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100 
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Folding passenger seat$150$150  
Footrests, second row$25$25  
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power release, second row seats$50$50  
Stowable third row seats$600$600  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0  
Wood trim  $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350
Polished alloy wheels$350$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$6,535$6,735$3,595$3,745
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,940$3,140$0$150
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,733-2,9150-139

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Flex vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year20112012
ModelFlex1-Series
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase117.9 in104.7 in
Length202.3 in172.2 in
Width75.9 in68.8 in
Height67.6 in56.0 in
Curb Weight4,472 lb.3,209 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.8 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.4 in54.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom44.3 in32.0 in
Row 3 Headroom38.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room41.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.4 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.4 ft310.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
45.0 ft310.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
86.7 ft310.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 128i

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested12533%
Total Not Requested25067%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Total Requested308077%
Total Not Requested90023%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested12533%
Total Not Requested25067%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Total Requested138087%
Total Not Requested20013%

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