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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: $45,930

Ford Flex Limited   
Difference: $1,045

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,541

Ford Flex Limited   
Difference: $774

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132010
ModelFlex3-Series
TrimLimited328i
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $39,200 $35,700
Base Invoice $36,554 $33,025
Sunroof 1,595  
Roof rails 195 100
Refrigerated storage compartment 795  
Second-row buckets 750  
Package 301A / 303A 2,500  
Premium Package   1,900
Obstacle detection, rear   750
Steering-linked headlights   900
Navigation system   2,100
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
Adaptive cruise control   2,400
Proximity key   500
Heated front seats   500
HD radio   350
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Sunroof 1,392  
Roof rails 170 90
Refrigerated storage compartment 694  
Second-row buckets 655  
Package 301A / 303A 2,181  
Premium Package   1,730
Obstacle detection, rear   685
Steering-linked headlights   820
Navigation system   1,910
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
Adaptive cruise control   2,135
Proximity key   455
Heated front seats   455
HD radio   315
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Options (change) 5,835 10,400
Options (change) 5,092 9,415
Destination 895 875
Total Price $45,930 $46,975
Total Invoice $42,541 $43,315

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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: $6,870
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,169
Model Year20132010
ModelFlex3-Series
TrimLimited328i
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine287hp V6230hp I6
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-20225/45-17
Total Price$45,930$46,975
Adjustments for Features-5,8250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,105$46,975
Total Invoice$42,541$43,315
Adjustments for Features-5,3950
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,146$43,315

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Features Comparison: Ford Flex vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20132010
ModelFlex3-Series
TrimLimited328i
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power liftgate$350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake assist $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Curve control$50 
Forward collision warning$200 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire$150 
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 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Refrigerated storage compartment$250 
Second-row high console$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear bumper protector$40 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$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
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 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Floor mats$75 
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
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 lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power release, second row seats$50 
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Total Value of Features$10,110$4,285
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,825$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,3950

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Flex vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20132010
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
Ford Flex Limited

Package 301A / 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Forward collision alert200No
255/45VR20 tires400No
Total Requested75028%
Total Not Requested195072%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%
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
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested130067%
Total Not Requested65033%

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