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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: $49,780

Ford Flex Limited   
Difference: $15,465

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,829

Ford Flex Limited   
Difference: $15,546

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112017
ModelFlexFlex5-Series
TrimLimitedTitanium540i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,180 $40,675 $56,450
Base Invoice $35,553 $37,824 $53,180
3.5L V6 2,995 2,995  
255/45VR20 795    
Refrigerated storage compartment 795 795  
Second-row buckets 750 750  
Second-row high console 100 100  
Sunroof 1,495 1,495  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995 1,995 2,200
AWD 1,850 1,850 2,300
Cold Weather Package     800
Metallic paint (extra cost)     700
Power trunk closer     500
Obstacle detection, rear     750
Temporary spare tire     150
Rearview camera     400
3.5L V6 2,725 2,726  
255/45VR20 676    
Refrigerated storage compartment 676 676  
Second-row buckets 638 638  
Second-row high console 85 85  
Sunroof 1,271 1,271  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,696 1,696 2,025
AWD 1,684 1,684 2,140
Cold Weather Package     735
Metallic paint (extra cost)     645
Power trunk closer     460
Obstacle detection, rear     685
Temporary spare tire     140
Rearview camera     370
Options (change) 10,775 9,980 7,800
Options (change) 9,451 8,776 7,200
Destination 825 825 995
Total Price $49,780 $51,480 $65,245
Total Invoice $45,829 $47,425 $61,375

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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: $14,655
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,784
Model Year201120112017
ModelFlexFlex5-Series
TrimLimitedTitanium540i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine355hp V6355hp V6335hp I6
TransmissionT6T6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG16/22 MPG20/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12390, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-20255/45-20245/45-18
Total Price$49,780$51,480$65,245
Adjustments for Features0-200-810
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,780$51,280$64,435
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,500$0
Total Invoice$45,829$47,425$61,375
Adjustments for Features0-184-762
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,829$47,241$60,613
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,412$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Flex vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year201120112017
ModelFlexFlex5-Series
TrimLimitedTitanium540i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Power trunk closer  $350
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Remote app  $25
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist  $50
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150
Hill descent control  $250
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Safety key$5$5 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Tires, run-flat  $150
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo net$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Refrigerated storage compartment$250$250 
Second-row high console$250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Residual heat  $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Regenerative braking  $0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
App support  $0
DVD-compatible player  $0
Handwriting recognition  $200
In-vehicle Internet  $150
Media drive  $15
Navigation map updates, three years  $0
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
S Voice support  $0
Satellite radio$200$200 
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Text dictation  $50
Voice recorder  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Compass$0$0 
Cornering lights  $50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Footrests, second row$25$25 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200 
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50
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$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power release, second row seats$50$50 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100
Stowable third row seats$600$600 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Wood trim  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Polished alloy wheels $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Total Value of Features$9,185$9,385$9,995
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200$810
Value of Feature Adjustments0-184-762

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Flex vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20112017
ModelFlex5-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase117.9 in117.1 in
Length202.3 in194.6 in
Width75.9 in73.5 in
Height67.6 in58.2 in
Curb Weight4,839 lb.4,019 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.8 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.4 in58.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom44.3 in36.5 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 ft318.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
45.0 ft318.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
86.7 ft318.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%

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