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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: $40,485

Ford Flex Limited   
Difference: $5,440

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,694

Ford Flex Limited   
Difference: $3,756

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162011
ModelFlex3-Series
TrimLimited328i
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $37,800 $37,150
Base Invoice $36,099 $34,380
Sunroof 1,595  
Roof rails 195 100
Premium Package   1,900
Steering-linked headlights   900
Navigation system   2,100
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
Obstacle detection, rear   750
Proximity key   500
Heated front seats   500
App support   250
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Sunroof 1,515  
Roof rails 185 90
Premium Package   1,730
Steering-linked headlights   820
Navigation system   1,910
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
Obstacle detection, rear   685
Proximity key   455
Heated front seats   455
App support   230
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Options (change) 1,790 7,900
Options (change) 1,700 7,195
Destination 895 875
Total Price $40,485 $45,925
Total Invoice $38,694 $42,450

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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: $7,615
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,835
Model Year20162011
ModelFlex3-Series
TrimLimited328i
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine287hp V6230hp I6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19225/45-17
Total Price$40,485$45,925
Adjustments for Features-2,1750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,310$45,925
Total Invoice$38,694$42,450
Adjustments for Features-2,0790
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,615$42,450

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Features Comparison: Ford Flex vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20162011
ModelFlex3-Series
TrimLimited328i
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power liftgate$350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote app $25
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
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 
Obstacle detection, front $150
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 
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
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
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 
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 
Door sill trim plates$100 
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$7,435$5,260
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,175$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,0790

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Flex vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20162011
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 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
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Remote app25No
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
Total Requested120061%
Total Not Requested77539%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%

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