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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: $49,685

Ford Flex Limited   
Difference: $15,060

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,460

Ford Flex Limited   
Difference: $13,455

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172018
ModelFlexX3
TrimLimitedM40i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $38,230 $54,300
Base Invoice $36,509 $51,180
3.5L V6 2,850  
Package 301A / 303A 3,400  
Class III trailer hitch 570 550
Roof rails 195  
Sunroof 1,595  
AWD 1,950  
Driving Assistance Package   900
Premium Tier   2,950
Executive Tier   2,500
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Temporary spare tire   150
Apple CarPlay support   300
Cooled or ventilated front seats   350
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,200
3.5L V6 2,721  
Package 301A / 303A 3,230  
Class III trailer hitch 542 505
Roof rails 185  
Sunroof 1,515  
AWD 1,863  
Driving Assistance Package   830
Premium Tier   2,715
Executive Tier   2,345
Metallic paint (extra cost)   505
Temporary spare tire   140
Apple CarPlay support   275
Cooled or ventilated front seats   320
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,105
Options (change) 10,560 9,450
Options (change) 10,056 8,740
Destination 895 995
Total Price $49,685 $64,745
Total Invoice $47,460 $60,915

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Flex vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Flex Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,635
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,233
Model Year20172018
ModelFlexX3
TrimLimitedM40i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine365hp V6355hp I6
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/21 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-20245/50-19
Total Price$49,685$64,745
Adjustments for Features0-3,425
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,685$61,320
Total Invoice$47,460$60,915
Adjustments for Features0-3,222
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,460$57,693

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Features Comparison: Ford Flex vs. BMW X3

Model Year20172018
ModelFlexX3
TrimLimitedM40i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
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
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Keyless entry keypad$50 
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 
Around view cameras $500
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Brake assist $50
Curve control$50 
Hill descent control $250
Lane departure warning $200
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Tires, run-flat $150
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Wide-view front camera $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat $40
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
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 HVAC unit$400 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Raised top speed limiter $0
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Black exterior trim (optional) $0
Bodyside cladding $350
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler $200
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support$100 
DVD-compatible player $0
Gesture control system $100
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
Navigation map updates, three years $0
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Voice recorder $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Compass$0 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
LED headlights $1000
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-wrapped steering wheel $150
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 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-stowing third row seats$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Upholstered instrument panel $300
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 
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$10,085$13,510
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,425
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,222

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Flex vs. BMW X3

Model Year20172018
ModelFlexX3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase117.9 in112.8 in
Length201.8 in185.9 in
Width75.9 in74.4 in
Height68.0 in66.0 in
Curb Weight4,839 lb.4,230 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.8 in41.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.4 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.1 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom44.3 in36.4 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 ft328.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.2 ft328.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.2 ft362.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Flex Limited

Package 301A / 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
255/45VR20 tires400No
Total Requested185066%
Total Not Requested95034%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 M40i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested70078%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested50053%
Total Not Requested45047%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
245/50WR19 tires400No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested102547%
Total Not Requested114053%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Gesture control system100No
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested165075%
Total Not Requested55025%

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