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Ford Flex vs. BMW 3-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Flex vs. BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $42,275

Ford Flex Limited   
Difference: $3,320

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,015

Ford Flex Limited   
Difference: $3,115

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012
ModelFlexFlex3-Series
TrimLimitedTitanium328i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $35,765 $38,260 $37,500
Base Invoice $33,356 $35,627 $34,680
Navigation system 2,350 2,350 2,150
Refrigerated storage compartment 795 795  
Second-row buckets 750 750  
Second-row high console 100 100  
Sunroof 1,495 1,495  
Roof rails 195 195 100
Premium Package     1,900
Steering-linked headlights     900
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350
Obstacle detection, rear     750
Heated front seats     500
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550
Navigation system 1,998 1,998 1,955
Refrigerated storage compartment 676 676  
Second-row buckets 638 638  
Second-row high console 85 85  
Sunroof 1,271 1,271  
Roof rails 166 166 90
Premium Package     1,730
Steering-linked headlights     820
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320
Obstacle detection, rear     685
Heated front seats     455
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500
Options (change) 5,685 5,685 7,200
Options (change) 4,834 4,834 6,555
Destination 825 825 895
Total Price $42,275 $44,770 $45,595
Total Invoice $39,015 $41,286 $42,130

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Flex vs. BMW 3-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Flex Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,160
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,736
Model Year201220122012
ModelFlexFlex3-Series
TrimLimitedTitanium328i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine262hp V6262hp V6230hp I6
TransmissionA6A6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12390, 12180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19255/45-20225/45-17
Total Price$42,275$44,770$45,595
Adjustments for Features-2,840-3,0400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,435$41,730$45,595
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,295$0
Total Invoice$39,015$41,286$42,130
Adjustments for Features-2,621-2,8030
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,394$38,483$42,130
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,089$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Flex vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year201220122012
ModelFlexFlex3-Series
TrimLimitedTitanium328i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Remote app  $25
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist  $50
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Tires, run-flat  $150
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo area partition net  $40
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo net$40$40 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Refrigerated storage compartment$250$250 
Second-row high console$250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Residual heat  $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
iPod integration  $100
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
USB port$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats$75$75 
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Footrests, second row$25$25 
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $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
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Total Value of Features$7,760$7,960$4,920
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,840$3,040$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,621-2,8030

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Flex vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20122012
ModelFlex3-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase117.9 in108.7 in
Length202.3 in178.2 in
Width75.9 in71.5 in
Height67.6 in55.8 in
Curb Weight4,472 lb.3,463 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.8 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.4 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom44.3 in34.6 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 ft324.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
45.0 ft324.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
86.7 ft358.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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 seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested105064%
Total Not Requested60036%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested89080%
Total Not Requested22520%

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