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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: $46,675

Ford Flex Limited   
Difference: $17,850

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,574

Ford Flex Limited   
Difference: $15,421

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620152015201520152015
ModelFlex5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimLimited528i535i535dActiveHybrid 5550i
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,800 $49,950 $55,600 $57,100 $61,900 $64,900
Base Invoice $36,099 $46,635 $51,830 $53,210 $57,630 $60,390
Package 301A / 303A 2,900          
Sunroof 1,595          
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995 2,200 2,200 2,200 2,200 2,200
Refrigerated storage compartment 795          
Second-row buckets 695          
Driver Assistance Plus   1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900
Driver Assistance Package   1,800 1,800 1,800 1,900  
Cold Weather Package   950 950 950 950 950
Premium Package   2,600 1,500 1,500 1,500  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550 550  
Semi-automated parking system   500 500 500 500 500
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   800 800 800 800 800
Wood trim, alternative type   1,080 1,080 1,080 1,080 1,080
Luxury Seating Package           1,300
Package 301A / 303A 2,755          
Sunroof 1,515          
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,895 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000
Refrigerated storage compartment 755          
Second-row buckets 660          
Driver Assistance Plus   1,730 1,730 1,730 1,730 1,730
Driver Assistance Package   1,640 1,640 1,640 1,730  
Cold Weather Package   865 865 865 865 865
Premium Package   2,365 1,365 1,365 1,365  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,095 1,095 1,095 1,095 1,095
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500 500 500  
Semi-automated parking system   455 455 455 455 455
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   730 730 730 730 730
Wood trim, alternative type   985 985 985 985 985
Luxury Seating Package           1,185
Options (change) 7,980 13,580 12,480 12,480 12,580 9,930
Options (change) 7,580 12,365 11,365 11,365 11,455 9,045
Destination 895 995 995 995 995 995
Total Price $46,675 $64,525 $69,075 $70,575 $75,475 $75,825
Total Invoice $44,574 $59,995 $64,190 $65,570 $70,080 $70,430

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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: $17,965
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,531
Model Year201620152015201520152015
ModelFlex5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimLimited528i535i535dActiveHybrid 5550i
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine287hp V6240hp I4300hp I6255hp I6 D335hp I4 H443hp V8
TransmissionT6T8T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-20225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$46,675$64,525$69,075$70,575$75,475$75,825
Adjustments for Features-1150000-500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,560$64,525$69,075$70,575$75,475$75,325
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,550$6,050$10,950$10,800
Total Invoice$44,574$59,995$64,190$65,570$70,080$70,430
Adjustments for Features-1100000-464
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,464$59,995$64,190$65,570$70,080$69,966
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,195$5,575$10,085$9,971

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Features Comparison: Ford Flex vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year201620152015201520152015
ModelFlex5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimLimited528i535i535dActiveHybrid 5550i
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100     
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300$1300$1300
FWD$0     
RWD $0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100     
Adaptive cruise control$600     
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850$850$850$850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100$100$100
Heated steering wheel$100     
Keyless entry keypad$50     
Power liftgate$350     
Power trunk closer $350$350$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125     
Remote app $25$25$25$25$25
Remote start$150     
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25     
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0$0
Around view cameras $500$500$500$500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200$200$200
Brake assist $50$50$50$50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100     
Curve control$50     
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150$150
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75$75
Lane departure collision mitigation $50$50$50$50$50
Lane departure warning $200$200$200$200$200
Pedestrian detection $50$50$50$50$50
Rearview camera$200     
Safety key$5     
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500     
Temporary spare tire$150     
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100     
Vehicle health reports$0     
Wide-view front camera $150$150$150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50$50
Cargo net$40     
Overhead sunglass holder$25     
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100$100
Refrigerated storage compartment$250     
Second-row high console$250     
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15$15
Rear air vents $100$100$100 $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls    $250 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150     
Rear dual-zone climate control    $125 
Rear HVAC unit$400     
Rear wiper$175     
Residual heat $50$50$50$50$50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150$150
Regenerative braking $0$0$0 $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$0$0$0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150$150
Media drive $15$15$15$15$15
S Voice support $0$0$0$0$0
Satellite radio$200     
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250$250 
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader$25     
Surround sound$250     
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75
Compass$0     
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50$50
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350$350$350 
Headlight washers $50$50$50$50$50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250     
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25$25
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300    $300
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300 $300
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250$250$250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75     
Manual recliner, second row seats$75     
Massage, driver seat     $100
Massage, passenger seat     $100
Memory system, passenger seat     $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100     
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100     
Power release, second row seats$50     
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat     $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat     $100
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, alternative type $300$300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200$200
Transmission 
Launch control     $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     $100
Total Value of Features$8,585$8,470$8,470$8,470$8,470$8,970
Value of Feature Adjustments$115$0$0$0$0$500
Value of Feature Adjustments-1100000-464

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Flex vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20162015
ModelFlex5-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase117.9 in116.9 in
Length201.8 in193.4 in
Width75.9 in73.2 in
Height68.0 in57.6 in
Curb Weight4,472 lb.3,815 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 in35.3 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 seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
255/45VR20 tires400No
Total Requested185066%
Total Not Requested95034%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested20015%
Total Not Requested110085%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure collision mitigation50No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested40027%
Total Not Requested110073%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Leather door panel trim250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested150071%
Total Not Requested60029%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested20015%
Total Not Requested110085%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure collision mitigation50No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested40027%
Total Not Requested110073%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535d

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested20015%
Total Not Requested110085%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure collision mitigation50No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested40027%
Total Not Requested110073%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series ActiveHybrid 5

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested20015%
Total Not Requested110085%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure collision mitigation50No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested40027%
Total Not Requested110073%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%

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
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested20015%
Total Not Requested110085%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure collision mitigation50No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested40027%
Total Not Requested110073%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%

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