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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: $17,905

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,766

Ford Flex Limited   
Difference: $16,179

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182017
ModelFlex5-Series
TrimLimited540i
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,400 $56,450
Base Invoice $36,672 $53,180
3.5L V6 2,850  
Sunroof 1,595  
AWD 1,950 2,300
Metallic paint (extra cost)   700
Apple CarPlay support   300
Heated front seats   500
Power trunk closer   500
Proximity key   650
Obstacle detection, rear   750
Temporary spare tire   150
Rearview camera   400
3.5L V6 2,721  
Sunroof 1,515  
AWD 1,863 2,140
Metallic paint (extra cost)   645
Apple CarPlay support   275
Heated front seats   455
Power trunk closer   460
Proximity key   600
Obstacle detection, rear   685
Temporary spare tire   140
Rearview camera   370
Options (change) 6,395 6,250
Options (change) 6,099 5,770
Destination 995 995
Total Price $45,790 $63,695
Total Invoice $43,766 $59,945

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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: $17,520
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,817
Model Year20182017
ModelFlex5-Series
TrimLimited540i
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine365hp V6335hp I6
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/21 MPG20/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-20245/45-18
Total Price$45,790$63,695
Adjustments for Features0-385
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,790$63,310
Total Invoice$43,766$59,945
Adjustments for Features0-362
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,766$59,583

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Features Comparison: Ford Flex vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20182017
ModelFlex5-Series
TrimLimited540i
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 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Keyless entry keypad$50 
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
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Curve control$50 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
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 $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Residual heat $50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support$100 
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
Navigation map updates, three years $0
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Text dictation $50
Voice recorder $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights$500 
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 
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 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power release, second row seats$50 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Stowable third row seats$600 
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$9,260$9,645
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$385
Value of Feature Adjustments0-362

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Flex vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20182017
ModelFlex5-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase117.9 in117.1 in
Length201.8 in194.6 in
Width75.9 in73.5 in
Height68.0 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 Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.1 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 Legroom33.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
20.0 ft318.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.2 ft318.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.2 ft318.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540i

Proximity key
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested25071%
Total Not Requested10029%
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%

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