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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: $45,790

Ford Flex Limited   
Difference: $22,160

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,766

Ford Flex Limited   
Difference: $18,974

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182011
ModelFlex5-Series
TrimLimited550i
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,400 $60,200
Base Invoice $36,672 $55,585
Sunroof 1,595  
3.5L V6 2,850  
AWD 1,950 2,300
Convenience Package   1,700
iPod integration   400
App support   250
Rearview camera   400
Folding second row seats   475
Heated front seats   500
Rear air vents with automatic controls   500
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
Sunroof 1,515  
3.5L V6 2,721  
AWD 1,863 2,115
Convenience Package   1,545
iPod integration   365
App support   230
Rearview camera   365
Folding second row seats   430
Heated front seats   455
Rear air vents with automatic controls   455
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
Options (change) 6,395 6,875
Options (change) 6,099 6,280
Destination 995 875
Total Price $45,790 $67,950
Total Invoice $43,766 $62,740

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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: $22,975
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,753
Model Year20182011
ModelFlex5-Series
TrimLimited550i
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine365hp V6400hp V8
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/21 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-20245/45-18
Total Price$45,790$67,950
Adjustments for Features-8150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,975$67,950
Total Invoice$43,766$62,740
Adjustments for Features-7790
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,987$62,740

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Features Comparison: Ford Flex vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20182011
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 
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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
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
Obstacle detection, front $150
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
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
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
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 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $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 
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
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 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$9,010$8,195
Value of Feature Adjustments$815$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7790

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Flex vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20182011
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
BMW 5-Series 550i

iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%
Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested275100%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%

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