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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: $43,815

Ford Flex Limited   
Difference: $11,820

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,859

Ford Flex Limited   
Difference: $10,526

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720182018
ModelFlex3-Series3-Series
TrimLimited328d330i
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $38,230 $45,950 $44,450
Base Invoice $36,509 $43,415 $42,020
Package 301A / 303A 2,900    
Sunroof 1,595    
Roof rails 195    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,200 1,200
Convenience Tier   850 850
Luxury Design   0 0
Executive Tier   3,100 3,100
Obstacle detection, rear   600 600
Premium Tier   2,900 2,900
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550
Apple CarPlay support   300 300
Blind spot warning system   500 500
Heated steering wheel   190 190
Package 301A / 303A 2,755    
Sunroof 1,515    
Roof rails 185    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,105 1,105
Convenience Tier   780 780
Luxury Design   0 0
Executive Tier   2,850 2,850
Obstacle detection, rear   550 550
Premium Tier   2,670 2,670
Metallic paint (extra cost)   505 505
Apple CarPlay support   275 275
Blind spot warning system   460 460
Heated steering wheel   175 175
Options (change) 4,690 10,190 10,190
Options (change) 4,455 9,370 9,370
Destination 895 995 995
Total Price $43,815 $57,135 $55,635
Total Invoice $41,859 $53,780 $52,385

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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: $8,945
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,819
Model Year201720182018
ModelFlex3-Series3-Series
TrimLimited328d330i
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine287hp V6180hp I4 D248hp I4
TransmissionT6T8T8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12205, 9205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-20225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$43,815$57,135$55,635
Adjustments for Features0-2,775-2,875
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,815$54,360$52,760
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,600$0
Total Invoice$41,859$53,780$52,385
Adjustments for Features0-2,612-2,707
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,859$51,168$49,678
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,490$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Flex vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year201720182018
ModelFlex3-Series3-Series
TrimLimited328d330i
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
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  
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  
Hill descent control $250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
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 area partition net $40$40
Cargo cover $75$75
Cargo net$40  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear HVAC unit$400  
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  
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear bumper protector$40  
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Android Auto support$100  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Media drive $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
S Voice support $0$0
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350
LED headlights $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual recliner, second row seats$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  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power release, second row seats$50  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100
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
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$9,085$11,860$11,960
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,775$2,875
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,612-2,707

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Flex vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20172018
ModelFlex3-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase117.9 in110.6 in
Length201.8 in182.0 in
Width75.9 in71.3 in
Height68.0 in56.3 in
Curb Weight4,472 lb.3,663 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 Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.1 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 Legroom33.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
20.0 ft317.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.2 ft317.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.2 ft353.0 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
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
255/45VR20 tires400No
Total Requested155055%
Total Not Requested125045%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested70078%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%
Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rails250Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested165067%
Total Not Requested80033%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested92556%
Total Not Requested74044%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested70078%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%
Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rails250Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested165067%
Total Not Requested80033%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested92556%
Total Not Requested74044%

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