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Ford Transit Connect vs. BMW 3-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Transit Connect vs. BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,175

Ford Transit Connect XLT   
Difference: $13,600

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,850

Ford Transit Connect XLT   
Difference: $12,640

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152011
ModelTransit Connect3-Series
TrimXLT328i
Body4dr Minivan4dr Wagon
Base Price $24,710 $37,150
Base Invoice $23,042 $34,380
Navigation Package 1,165  
Leather Package 1,550  
Automatic climate control, front 275  
Automatic headlights 125  
Cargo area partition net 50  
Alloy wheels 495  
Roof rails 135 100
Power-folding mirrors 180  
Obstacle detection, front 495  
Navigation system   2,100
Premium Package   1,900
Obstacle detection, rear   750
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
Navigation Package 994  
Leather Package 1,322  
Automatic climate control, front 234  
Automatic headlights 107  
Cargo area partition net 44  
Alloy wheels 422  
Roof rails 115 90
Power-folding mirrors 153  
Obstacle detection, front 422  
Navigation system   1,910
Premium Package   1,730
Obstacle detection, rear   685
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
Options (change) 4,470 5,750
Options (change) 3,813 5,235
Destination 995 875
Total Price $30,175 $43,775
Total Invoice $27,850 $40,490

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Transit Connect vs. BMW 3-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Transit Connect XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,805
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,055
Model Year20152011
ModelTransit Connect3-Series
TrimXLT328i
Body4dr Minivan4dr Wagon
Engine169hp I4230hp I6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-16225/45-17
Total Price$30,175$43,775
Adjustments for Features0-2,795
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,175$40,980
Total Invoice$27,850$40,490
Adjustments for Features0-2,585
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,850$37,905

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Features Comparison: Ford Transit Connect vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20152011
ModelTransit Connect3-Series
TrimXLT328i
Body4dr Minivan4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Curve control$50 
Full-size spare tire$225 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Tires, run-flat $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover $75
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Interior air filter $0
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Conversation mirror$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Outside temperature display $50
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar 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, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Removable second row seats$0 
Wood trim $300
Total Value of Features$2,750$5,545
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,795
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,585

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Transit Connect vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20152011
ModelTransit Connect3-Series
Body4dr Minivan4dr Wagon
Wheelbase104.8 in108.7 in
Length173.9 in178.2 in
Width72.2 in71.5 in
Height72.6 in55.8 in
Curb Weight3,669 lb.3,463 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom46.8 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.6 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom45.1 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.5 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room58.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
46.8 ft324.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
77.0 ft358.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Transit Connect XLT

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Compass0Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
Total Requested110069%
Total Not Requested50031%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Remote app25No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested55028%
Total Not Requested142572%

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