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Ford Transit Connect vs. BMW 1-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Transit Connect vs. BMW 1-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,200

Ford Transit Connect XLT   
Difference: $5,270

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,754

Ford Transit Connect XLT   
Difference: $3,971

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720082008
ModelTransit ConnectTransit Connect1-Series1-Series
TrimXLTTitanium128i135i
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $27,700 $30,325 $28,600 $34,900
Base Invoice $26,454 $28,960 $26,490 $32,290
Premium Package 2,325     3,400
Power-folding mirrors 180      
Telematics service, such as OnStar     750  
Navigation system     2,100 2,100
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550
Obstacle detection, rear     350 350
HD radio     350 350
iPod integration     400 400
Heated front seats     500 500
Leather seating surfaces     1,450  
Satellite radio - one year subscription     595 595
Premium Package 2,139     3,095
Power-folding mirrors 166      
Telematics service, such as OnStar     685  
Navigation system     1,910 1,910
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500
Obstacle detection, rear     320 320
HD radio     315 315
iPod integration     365 365
Heated front seats     455 455
Leather seating surfaces     1,320  
Satellite radio - one year subscription     540 540
Options (change) 2,505 0 7,045 8,245
Options (change) 2,305 0 6,410 7,500
Destination 995 995 825 825
Total Price $31,200 $31,320 $36,470 $43,970
Total Invoice $29,754 $29,955 $33,725 $40,615

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Transit Connect vs. BMW 1-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Transit Connect Titanium
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Transit Connect XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,275
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,808
Model Year2017201720082008
ModelTransit ConnectTransit Connect1-Series1-Series
TrimXLTTitanium128i135i
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine169hp I4169hp I4230hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionT6T6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-16215/55-16205/50-17215/40-18
Total Price$31,200$31,320$36,470$43,970
Adjustments for Features-2,975-3,1250-3,130
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,225$28,195$36,470$40,840
Cost Above Minimum$30$0$0$4,370
Total Invoice$29,754$29,955$33,725$40,615
Adjustments for Features-2,837-2,9890-2,891
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,917$26,966$33,725$37,724
Cost Above Minimum$0$49$0$3,999

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Features Comparison: Ford Transit Connect vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year2017201720082008
ModelTransit ConnectTransit Connect1-Series1-Series
TrimXLTTitanium128i135i
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
6-speed manual  $150$150
FWD$0$0  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Universal garage door opener   $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25  
Curve control$50$50  
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Safety key$5$5  
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500  
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Overhead console storage compartments$100   
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Roof rails$250$250  
Second-row low console  $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Residual heat  $50$50
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Rear spoiler   $200
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100  
App support$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
iPod integration  $100$100
Satellite radio$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Traffic information  $25$25
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 $150
Compass$0$0 $0
Conversation mirror$25$25  
Cornering lights   $50
Headlight washers   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50
Interior ambient lighting   $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Outside temperature display  $50$50
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 $50
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50  
Steering-linked fog lights $50  
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Floor mats, second row (optional)$0$0  
Folding third row seats$600$600  
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, third row seats$75$75  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125  
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat  $50 
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $50 
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 $100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Wood trim   $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$5,925$6,075$2,950$6,080
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,975$3,125$0$3,130
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,837-2,9890-2,891

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Transit Connect vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year20172008
ModelTransit Connect1-Series
Body4dr Minivan, ext.2dr Coupe
Wheelbase120.6 in104.7 in
Length189.7 in171.7 in
Width72.2 in68.8 in
Height72.0 in56.0 in
Curb Weight3,980 lb.3,253 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom46.9 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in54.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom45.1 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.5 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room58.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in32.0 in
Row 3 Headroom41.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room56.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room47.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom35.0 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.8 ft310.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
58.9 ft310.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
104.2 ft310.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Transit Connect XLT

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Wheel locks25No
Overhead console storage compartments100No
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
App support0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested250088%
Total Not Requested32512%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 128i

Telematics service, such as OnStar
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested10033%
Total Not Requested20067%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested150049%
Total Not Requested158051%

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