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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: $44,580

Ford Flex Limited   
Difference: $7,620

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,273

Ford Flex Limited   
Difference: $6,857

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520132013
ModelFlex3-Series3-Series
TrimLimited328i335i
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,700 $36,850 $43,150
Base Invoice $35,155 $34,080 $39,880
Package 301A / 303A 2,900    
Sunroof 1,595    
Refrigerated storage compartment 795    
Second-row buckets 695    
Premium Package   3,100 2,200
Harman/Kardon 600W 16 speakers   875 875
Driver Assistance Package   1,900 1,900
Driver Assistance Plus   700 700
Navigation system   2,150 2,150
Steering-linked headlights   900  
Cold Weather Package   950 950
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   2,400 2,400
Semi-automated parking system   500 500
Rearview camera   400 400
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550
Package 301A / 303A 2,530    
Sunroof 1,392    
Refrigerated storage compartment 694    
Second-row buckets 607    
Premium Package   2,820 2,000
Harman/Kardon 600W 16 speakers   795 795
Driver Assistance Package   1,730 1,730
Driver Assistance Plus   635 635
Navigation system   1,955 1,955
Steering-linked headlights   820  
Cold Weather Package   865 865
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   2,185 2,185
Semi-automated parking system   455 455
Rearview camera   365 365
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500
Options (change) 5,985 14,425 12,625
Options (change) 5,223 13,125 11,485
Destination 895 925 925
Total Price $44,580 $52,200 $56,700
Total Invoice $41,273 $48,130 $52,290

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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: $11,010
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,996
Model Year201520132013
ModelFlex3-Series3-Series
TrimLimited328i335i
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine287hp V6240hp I4300hp I6
TransmissionT6M6T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12600, 16600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-20225/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$44,580$52,200$56,700
Adjustments for Features-3,3900-1,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,190$52,200$55,550
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,350
Total Invoice$41,273$48,130$52,290
Adjustments for Features-3,1390-1,061
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,134$48,130$51,229
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,099

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Features Comparison: Ford Flex vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year201520132013
ModelFlex3-Series3-Series
TrimLimited328i335i
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manual $150 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Power liftgate$350  
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Proximity key$250  
Remote app $25$25
Remote start$150  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Around view cameras $500$500
Brake assist $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Curve control$50  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50  
Safety key$5  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Wide-view front camera $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo net$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Refrigerated storage compartment$250  
Second-row high console$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Rear wiper$175  
Residual heat $50$50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Regenerative braking $0$0
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Glass roof panel(s)$300  
Laminated front side windows$200  
Rear bumper protector$40  
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Media drive $15$15
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25  
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
SD Card slot$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Headlight washers $50$50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Door sill trim plates$100  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual recliner, second row seats$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  
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$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Total Value of Features$8,735$5,145$6,295
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,390$0$1,150
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,1390-1,061

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Flex vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20152013
ModelFlex3-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase117.9 in110.6 in
Length201.8 in182.5 in
Width75.9 in71.3 in
Height68.0 in56.3 in
Curb Weight4,472 lb.3,361 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.8 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.4 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.1 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom44.3 in35.1 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 ft313.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.2 ft313.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.2 ft313.0 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
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
255/45VR20 tires400No
Total Requested155055%
Total Not Requested125045%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Harman/Kardon, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Harman/Kardon, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested25029%
Total Not Requested60071%
Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested70078%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested180073%
Total Not Requested65027%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras500No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested60048%
Total Not Requested65052%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Total Requested77576%
Total Not Requested24024%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Harman/Kardon, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Harman/Kardon, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested25029%
Total Not Requested60071%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested70078%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested90058%
Total Not Requested65042%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras500No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested60048%
Total Not Requested65052%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Total Requested77576%
Total Not Requested24024%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%

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