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Ford Flex vs. BMW X3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Flex vs. BMW X3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $46,140

Ford Flex Limited   
Difference: $1,060

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,734

Ford Flex Limited   
Difference: $676

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112008
ModelFlexFlexX3
TrimLimitedTitanium3.0si
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $38,180 $40,675 $38,600
Base Invoice $35,553 $37,824 $35,510
3.5L V6 2,995 2,995  
255/45VR20 795    
Sunroof 1,495 1,495  
AWD 1,850 1,850  
Premium Package     2,800
Metallic paint (extra cost)     475
HD radio     350
Deep-tinted rear windows     350
Heated front seats     500
Obstacle detection, rear     700
Xenon HID headlights     800
Navigation system     1,800
3.5L V6 2,725 2,726  
255/45VR20 676    
Sunroof 1,271 1,271  
AWD 1,684 1,684  
Premium Package     2,550
Metallic paint (extra cost)     430
HD radio     315
Deep-tinted rear windows     320
Heated front seats     455
Obstacle detection, rear     635
Xenon HID headlights     730
Navigation system     1,640
Options (change) 7,135 6,340 7,775
Options (change) 6,356 5,681 7,075
Destination 825 825 825
Total Price $46,140 $47,840 $47,200
Total Invoice $42,734 $44,330 $43,410

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Flex vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Flex Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,000
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,473
Model Year201120112008
ModelFlexFlexX3
TrimLimitedTitanium3.0si
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine355hp V6355hp V6260hp I6
TransmissionT6T6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG16/22 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12390, 12?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-20255/45-20235/55-17
Total Price$46,140$47,840$47,200
Adjustments for Features-1,940-2,1400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,200$45,700$47,200
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,500$0
Total Invoice$42,734$44,330$43,410
Adjustments for Features-1,797-1,9830
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,937$42,347$43,410
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,410$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Flex vs. BMW X3

Model Year201120112008
ModelFlexFlexX3
TrimLimitedTitanium3.0si
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist  $50
Hill descent control  $250
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs  $50
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo mat  $40
Cargo net$40$40 
Cargo organizer  $100
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Rear spoiler  $200
Skid plate (one)  $50
Sunroof$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Door sill trim plates  $100
Floor mats$75$75 
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Footrests, second row$25$25 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power release, second row seats$50$50 
Stowable third row seats$600$600 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Wood trim  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Polished alloy wheels $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$8,885$9,085$6,945
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,940$2,140$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,797-1,9830

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Flex vs. BMW X3

Model Year20112008
ModelFlexX3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase117.9 in110.1 in
Length202.3 in179.7 in
Width75.9 in73.0 in
Height67.6 in66.0 in
Curb Weight4,839 lb.4,012 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.8 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.4 in55.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in40.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in55.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom44.3 in35.8 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 Legroom33.4 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.4 ft330.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
45.0 ft330.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
86.7 ft371.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X3 3.0si

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested140067%
Total Not Requested70033%

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