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Ford Flex vs. BMW 5-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Flex vs. BMW 5-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $41,335

Ford Flex Limited   
Difference: $21,235

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,924

Ford Flex Limited   
Difference: $19,816

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092008
ModelFlex5-Series
TrimLimited535i
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $34,960 $54,400
Base Invoice $32,389 $50,230
Navigation system 2,375 1,900
Sunroof 1,495  
Refrigerated storage compartment 760  
Second-row buckets 870  
Second-row high console 100  
Premium Package   2,500
Heated second row seats   350
Cold Weather Package   900
iPod integration   400
Obstacle detection, rear   700
Satellite radio - one year subscription   595
Navigation system 2,019 1,730
Sunroof 1,271  
Refrigerated storage compartment 646  
Second-row buckets 739  
Second-row high console 85  
Premium Package   2,275
Heated second row seats   320
Cold Weather Package   820
iPod integration   365
Obstacle detection, rear   635
Satellite radio - one year subscription   540
Options (change) 5,600 7,345
Options (change) 4,760 6,685
Destination 775 825
Total Price $41,335 $62,570
Total Invoice $37,924 $57,740

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Flex vs. BMW 5-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Flex Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,185
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,847
Model Year20092008
ModelFlex5-Series
TrimLimited535i
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine262hp V6300hp I6
TransmissionA6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12200, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19225/50-17
Total Price$41,335$62,570
Adjustments for Features0-1,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,335$61,520
Total Invoice$37,924$57,740
Adjustments for Features0-969
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,924$56,771

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Features Comparison: Ford Flex vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20092008
ModelFlex5-Series
TrimLimited535i
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Brake assist $50
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo area partition net $40
Cargo cover $75
Cargo net$40 
Cargo organizer $100
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Refrigerated storage compartment$250 
Roof rails $250
Second-row high console$250 
Ski sack $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Residual heat $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
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 
DVD-compatible player$0 
iPod integration $100
MP3-compatible player$50 
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 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Headlight washers $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding passenger seat$150 
Footrests, second row$25 
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
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 headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350
Total Value of Features$7,180$8,230
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,050
Value of Feature Adjustments0-969

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Flex vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20092008
ModelFlex5-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase117.9 in113.6 in
Length202.3 in191.2 in
Width75.9 in72.7 in
Height67.6 in58.7 in
Curb Weight4,501 lb.3,660 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.8 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.4 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom44.3 in36.0 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 Legroom33.4 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.4 ft317.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
45.0 ft317.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
86.7 ft358.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate350Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested150077%
Total Not Requested45023%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear seat pass-through100No
Ski sack50No
Headlight washers50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested20040%
Total Not Requested30060%

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