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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: $41,885

Ford Flex Limited   
Difference: $1,530

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,011

Ford Flex Limited   
Difference: $739

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132006
ModelFlex3-Series
TrimLimited325i
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $39,200 $34,600
Base Invoice $36,554 $31,665
Sunroof 1,595  
Roof rails 195  
Premium Package   2,900
Steering-linked headlights   800
Navigation system   2,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
Obstacle detection, rear   350
Heated front seats   500
Proximity key   500
Satellite radio   595
Sunroof 1,392  
Roof rails 170  
Premium Package   2,640
Steering-linked headlights   730
Navigation system   1,820
Metallic paint (extra cost)   430
Obstacle detection, rear   320
Heated front seats   455
Proximity key   455
Satellite radio   540
Options (change) 1,790 8,120
Options (change) 1,562 7,390
Destination 895 695
Total Price $41,885 $43,415
Total Invoice $39,011 $39,750

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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: $3,280
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,369
Model Year20132006
ModelFlex3-Series
TrimLimited325i
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine287hp V6215hp I6
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19205/55-16
Total Price$41,885$43,415
Adjustments for Features-1,7500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,135$43,415
Total Invoice$39,011$39,750
Adjustments for Features-1,6300
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,381$39,750

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Features Comparison: Ford Flex vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20132006
ModelFlex3-Series
TrimLimited325i
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power liftgate$350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake assist $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Curve control$50 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Tires, run-flat $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo area partition net $40
Cargo cover $75
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Residual heat $50
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
HD radio$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Headlight washers $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats$75 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power release, second row seats$50 
Stowable third row seats$600 
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Total Value of Features$7,045$5,295
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,750$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,6300

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Flex vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20132006
ModelFlex3-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase117.9 in108.7 in
Length201.8 in178.2 in
Width75.9 in71.5 in
Height68.0 in55.8 in
Curb Weight4,472 lb.3,463 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.8 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.4 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.1 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 Legroom33.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
20.0 ft324.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.2 ft324.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.2 ft358.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 325i

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested210073%
Total Not Requested77527%

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