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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: $45,930

Ford Flex Limited   
Difference: $20,390

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,541

Ford Flex Limited   
Difference: $18,559

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132008
ModelFlex5-Series
TrimLimited535i
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $39,200 $54,400
Base Invoice $36,554 $50,230
Roof rails 195  
Sunroof 1,595  
Refrigerated storage compartment 795  
Second-row buckets 750  
Package 301A / 303A 2,500  
Premium Package   2,500
Navigation system   1,900
Obstacle detection, rear   700
Heated second row seats   350
Cold Weather Package   900
HD radio   350
iPod integration   400
Proximity key   1,000
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   2,400
Satellite radio - one year subscription   595
Roof rails 170  
Sunroof 1,392  
Refrigerated storage compartment 694  
Second-row buckets 655  
Package 301A / 303A 2,181  
Premium Package   2,275
Navigation system   1,730
Obstacle detection, rear   635
Heated second row seats   320
Cold Weather Package   820
HD radio   315
iPod integration   365
Proximity key   910
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   2,135
Satellite radio - one year subscription   540
Options (change) 5,835 11,095
Options (change) 5,092 10,045
Destination 895 825
Total Price $45,930 $66,320
Total Invoice $42,541 $61,100

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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: $22,395
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,416
Model Year20132008
ModelFlex5-Series
TrimLimited535i
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine287hp V6300hp I6
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12200, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-20225/50-17
Total Price$45,930$66,320
Adjustments for Features-2,0050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,925$66,320
Total Invoice$42,541$61,100
Adjustments for Features-1,8570
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,684$61,100

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Features Comparison: Ford Flex vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20132008
ModelFlex5-Series
TrimLimited535i
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake assist $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Curve control$50 
Forward collision warning$200 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
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 
Cargo organizer $100
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Refrigerated storage compartment$250 
Second-row high console$250 
Ski sack $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Residual heat $50
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
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Headlight washers $50
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 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
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 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
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350
Total Value of Features$9,535$7,530
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,005$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,8570

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Flex vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20132008
ModelFlex5-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase117.9 in113.6 in
Length201.8 in191.2 in
Width75.9 in72.7 in
Height68.0 in58.7 in
Curb Weight4,472 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 Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.1 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 Legroom33.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
20.0 ft317.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.2 ft317.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.2 ft358.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Flex Limited

Package 301A / 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Forward collision alert200No
255/45VR20 tires400No
Total Requested85031%
Total Not Requested185069%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate350Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested155079%
Total Not Requested40021%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear seat pass-through100No
Ski sack50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20040%
Total Not Requested30060%

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