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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: $52,830

Ford Flex Limited   
Difference: $20,465

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,841

Ford Flex Limited   
Difference: $18,759

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132012
ModelFlex5-Series
TrimLimited550i
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,200 $62,000
Base Invoice $36,554 $57,220
Sunroof 1,595  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995 2,200
3.5L V6 2,670  
AWD 1,950 2,300
Refrigerated storage compartment 795  
Second-row buckets 750  
Package 301A / 303A 2,980  
Cold Weather Package   1,450
Convenience Package   1,700
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   2,400
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
Sunroof 1,392  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,741 2,000
3.5L V6 2,490  
AWD 1,819 2,115
Refrigerated storage compartment 694  
Second-row buckets 655  
Package 301A / 303A 2,601  
Cold Weather Package   1,320
Convenience Package   1,545
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   2,185
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
Options (change) 12,735 10,400
Options (change) 11,392 9,485
Destination 895 895
Total Price $52,830 $73,295
Total Invoice $48,841 $67,600

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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: $22,605
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,737
Model Year20132012
ModelFlex5-Series
TrimLimited550i
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine365hp V6400hp V8
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-20245/45-18
Total Price$52,830$73,295
Adjustments for Features-2,1400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,690$73,295
Total Invoice$48,841$67,600
Adjustments for Features-1,9780
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,863$67,600

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Features Comparison: Ford Flex vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20132012
ModelFlex5-Series
TrimLimited550i
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$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 door closers $300
Power liftgate$350 
Power trunk closer $350
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote app $25
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Semi-automated parking system$500 
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 
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
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 net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Refrigerated storage compartment$250 
Second-row high console$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Residual heat $50
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0
Media drive $15
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
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 
Memory system, passenger seat $150
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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100
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 
Alloy wheels $350
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$11,060$8,920
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,140$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,9780

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Flex vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20132012
ModelFlex5-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase117.9 in116.9 in
Length201.8 in193.1 in
Width75.9 in73.2 in
Height68.0 in57.6 in
Curb Weight4,839 lb.4,519 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.8 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.4 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.1 in56.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom44.3 in36.1 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 ft318.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.2 ft318.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.2 ft318.4 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 system0Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Forward collision alert200Yes
255/45VR20 tires400No
Total Requested105039%
Total Not Requested165061%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested70078%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested70074%
Total Not Requested25026%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%

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