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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: $42,825

Ford Flex Limited   
Difference: $8,720

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,483

Ford Flex Limited   
Difference: $8,622

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220162016
ModelFlexFlex3-Series3-Series
TrimLimitedTitanium328i328d
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $35,765 $38,260 $42,650 $44,150
Base Invoice $33,356 $35,627 $39,920 $41,300
Navigation system 2,350 2,350 1,950 1,950
Semi-automated parking system 550 550 500 500
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    
Luxury Package     0 0
Leather seating surfaces     1,450 1,450
Premium Package     1,700 1,700
Cold Weather Package     800 800
Driver Assistance Package     950 950
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550
Navigation system 1,998 1,998 1,775 1,775
Semi-automated parking system 468 468 455 455
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    
Luxury Package     0 0
Leather seating surfaces     1,320 1,320
Premium Package     1,545 1,545
Cold Weather Package     730 730
Driver Assistance Package     865 865
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500
Options (change) 6,235 6,235 7,900 7,900
Options (change) 5,302 5,302 7,190 7,190
Destination 825 825 995 995
Total Price $42,825 $45,320 $51,545 $53,045
Total Invoice $39,483 $41,754 $48,105 $49,485

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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: $5,785
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,883
Model Year2012201220162016
ModelFlexFlex3-Series3-Series
TrimLimitedTitanium328i328d
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine262hp V6262hp V6240hp I4180hp I4 D
TransmissionA6A6T8T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12390, 12205, 9205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19255/45-20225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$42,825$45,320$51,545$53,045
Adjustments for Features0-200-2,935-2,835
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,825$45,120$48,610$50,210
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,295$0$1,600
Total Invoice$39,483$41,754$48,105$49,485
Adjustments for Features0-184-2,739-2,645
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,483$41,570$45,366$46,840
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,087$0$1,474

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Features Comparison: Ford Flex vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year2012201220162016
ModelFlexFlex3-Series3-Series
TrimLimitedTitanium328i328d
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
Power liftgate$350$350  
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125  
Proximity key  $250$250
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
Hill descent control  $250$250
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
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 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo area partition net  $40$40
Cargo cover  $75$75
Cargo net$40$40  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Refrigerated storage compartment$250$250  
Second-row high console$250$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear HVAC unit$400$400  
Residual heat  $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Regenerative braking  $0$0
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300  
Laminated front side windows$200$200  
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Rear bumper protector$40$40  
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0
App support  $0$0
Handwriting recognition  $200$200
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25  
S Voice support  $0$0
Satellite radio$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
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 fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
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  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100
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
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Polished alloy wheels$350$350  
Transmission 
Launch control  $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$7,760$7,960$10,695$10,595
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200$2,935$2,835
Value of Feature Adjustments0-184-2,739-2,645

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Flex vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20122016
ModelFlex3-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase117.9 in110.6 in
Length202.3 in182.0 in
Width75.9 in71.3 in
Height67.6 in56.3 in
Curb Weight4,472 lb.3,621 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.8 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.4 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom44.3 in35.0 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 ft317.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
45.0 ft317.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
86.7 ft353.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested74066%
Total Not Requested37534%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rails250Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights1000No
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
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1900100%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested74066%
Total Not Requested37534%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rails250Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights1000No
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
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1900100%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

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