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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: $29,200

Ford Transit Connect XLT   
Difference: $14,320

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,844

Ford Transit Connect XLT   
Difference: $12,176

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172008
ModelTransit ConnectTransit Connect3-Series
TrimXLTTitanium328i
Body4dr Minivan4dr Minivan4dr Wagon
Base Price $25,700 $28,325 $34,500
Base Invoice $24,544 $27,050 $31,740
Premium Package 2,325   3,350
Power-folding mirrors 180    
Cargo area partition net   50  
Navigation system     2,100
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550
Obstacle detection, rear     350
HD radio     350
iPod integration     400
Heated front seats     500
Satellite radio - one year subscription     595
Premium Package 2,139   3,050
Power-folding mirrors 166    
Cargo area partition net   46  
Navigation system     1,910
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500
Obstacle detection, rear     320
HD radio     315
iPod integration     365
Heated front seats     455
Satellite radio - one year subscription     540
Options (change) 2,505 50 8,195
Options (change) 2,305 46 7,455
Destination 995 995 825
Total Price $29,200 $29,370 $43,520
Total Invoice $27,844 $28,091 $40,020

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Transit Connect Titanium
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Transit Connect XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,470
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,456
Model Year201720172008
ModelTransit ConnectTransit Connect3-Series
TrimXLTTitanium328i
Body4dr Minivan4dr Minivan4dr Wagon
Engine169hp I4169hp I4230hp I6
TransmissionT6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-16215/55-16205/55-16
Total Price$29,200$29,370$43,520
Adjustments for Features0-190-1,870
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,200$29,180$41,650
Cost Above Minimum$20$0$0
Total Invoice$27,844$28,091$40,020
Adjustments for Features0-182-1,720
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,844$27,909$38,300
Cost Above Minimum$0$65$0

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

Model Year201720172008
ModelTransit ConnectTransit Connect3-Series
TrimXLTTitanium328i
Body4dr Minivan4dr Minivan4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation  $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 
Tires, run-flat  $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo area partition net $40$40
Cargo cover  $75
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150
Overhead console storage compartments$100  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Interior air filter  $0
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Residual heat  $50
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
iPod integration  $100
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic information  $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
Conversation mirror$25$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$50 
Steering-linked fog lights $50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats$75$75 
Floor mats, second row (optional)$0$0 
Heated front seats $200$200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$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$0 
Wood trim  $300
Total Value of Features$2,975$3,165$4,845
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$190$1,870
Value of Feature Adjustments0-182-1,720

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

Model Year20172008
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

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

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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
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 Requested145051%
Total Not Requested140049%

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