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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: $29,795

Ford Transit Connect XLT   
Difference: $22,250

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,391

Ford Transit Connect XLT   
Difference: $20,694

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720182018
ModelTransit ConnectTransit Connect3-Series3-Series
TrimXLTTitanium328d330i
Body4dr Minivan4dr Minivan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $25,700 $28,325 $45,950 $44,450
Base Invoice $24,544 $27,050 $43,415 $42,020
Premium Package 2,325      
Blind spot warning system 575 575 500 500
Obstacle detection, front 200      
Cargo area partition net   50    
Navigation system     1,700 1,700
Convenience Tier     850 850
Luxury Design     0 0
Obstacle detection, rear     750 750
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550
Apple CarPlay support     300 300
Heated front seats     500 500
Leather seating surfaces     1,450 1,450
Premium Package 2,139      
Blind spot warning system 529 529 460 460
Obstacle detection, front 184      
Cargo area partition net   46    
Navigation system     1,565 1,565
Convenience Tier     780 780
Luxury Design     0 0
Obstacle detection, rear     690 690
Metallic paint (extra cost)     505 505
Apple CarPlay support     275 275
Heated front seats     460 460
Leather seating surfaces     1,335 1,335
Options (change) 3,100 625 6,600 6,600
Options (change) 2,852 575 6,070 6,070
Destination 995 995 995 995
Total Price $29,795 $29,945 $53,545 $52,045
Total Invoice $28,391 $28,620 $50,480 $49,085

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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: $14,090
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,998
Model Year2017201720182018
ModelTransit ConnectTransit Connect3-Series3-Series
TrimXLTTitanium328d330i
Body4dr Minivan4dr Minivan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine169hp I4169hp I4180hp I4 D248hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T8T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6205, 9205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-16215/55-16225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$29,795$29,945$53,545$52,045
Adjustments for Features0-40-8,060-8,160
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,795$29,905$45,485$43,885
Cost Above Minimum$0$110$1,600$0
Total Invoice$28,391$28,620$50,480$49,085
Adjustments for Features0-38-7,599-7,696
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,391$28,582$42,881$41,389
Cost Above Minimum$0$191$1,492$0

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

Model Year2017201720182018
ModelTransit ConnectTransit Connect3-Series3-Series
TrimXLTTitanium328d330i
Body4dr Minivan4dr Minivan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote app  $25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Curve control$50$50  
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Hill descent control  $250$250
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Obstacle detection, front$150 $150$150
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Safety key$5$5  
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo area partition net $40$40$40
Cargo cover  $75$75
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150$150
Overhead console storage compartments$100   
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
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
Residual heat  $50$50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Regenerative braking  $0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0
Android Auto support$100$100  
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
Handwriting recognition  $200$200
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
Media drive  $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0
S Voice support  $0$0
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 + travel information  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Conversation mirror$25$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Outside temperature display  $50$50
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50  
Steering-linked fog lights $50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Floor mats, second row (optional)$0$0  
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Removable second row seats$0$0  
Wood trim  $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,800$2,840$10,860$10,960
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$40$8,060$8,160
Value of Feature Adjustments0-38-7,599-7,696

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

Model Year20172018
ModelTransit Connect3-Series
Body4dr Minivan4dr Wagon
Wheelbase104.8 in110.6 in
Length173.9 in182.0 in
Width72.2 in71.3 in
Height72.6 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,669 lb.3,663 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom46.8 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.6 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom45.1 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.5 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room58.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
46.8 ft317.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
77.0 ft353.0 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 support0Yes
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested260092%
Total Not Requested2258%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%
Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rails250Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25No
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Total Requested25091%
Total Not Requested259%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%
Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rails250Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25No
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Total Requested25091%
Total Not Requested259%

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