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Ford Transit Connect vs. BMW 5-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Transit Connect vs. BMW 5-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,650

Ford Transit Connect Titanium   
Difference: $22,150

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,258

Ford Transit Connect XLT   
Difference: $19,437

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201120112011
ModelTransit ConnectTransit Connect5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimXLTTitanium528i535i550i
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,905 $30,530 $45,050 $50,100 $60,200
Base Invoice $26,649 $29,156 $41,645 $46,290 $55,585
Premium Package 2,325   1,800 1,800  
Power-folding mirrors 180        
Obstacle detection, front 200        
Navigation system     1,900 1,900  
Obstacle detection, rear     750 750  
iPod integration     400 400 400
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550  
App support     250 250 250
Rearview camera     400 400 400
Folding second row seats     475 475 475
Heated front seats     500 500 500
Rear air vents with automatic controls     500 500 500
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350 350 350
Premium Package 2,139   1,640 1,640  
Power-folding mirrors 166        
Obstacle detection, front 184        
Navigation system     1,730 1,730  
Obstacle detection, rear     685 685  
iPod integration     365 365 365
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500  
App support     230 230 230
Rearview camera     365 365 365
Folding second row seats     430 430 430
Heated front seats     455 455 455
Rear air vents with automatic controls     455 455 455
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320 320 320
Options (change) 2,705 0 7,875 7,875 2,875
Options (change) 2,489 0 7,175 7,175 2,620
Destination 1,120 1,120 875 875 875
Total Price $31,730 $31,650 $53,800 $58,850 $63,950
Total Invoice $30,258 $30,276 $49,695 $54,340 $59,080

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Transit Connect vs. BMW 5-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Transit Connect Titanium
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Transit Connect XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,380
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,802
Model Year20182018201120112011
ModelTransit ConnectTransit Connect5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimXLTTitanium528i535i550i
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine169hp I4169hp I4240hp I6300hp I6400hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6205, 12205, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-16215/55-16225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$31,730$31,650$53,800$58,850$63,950
Adjustments for Features00-1,770-2,470-2,470
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,730$31,650$52,030$56,380$61,480
Cost Above Minimum$80$0$0$4,350$9,450
Total Invoice$30,258$30,276$49,695$54,340$59,080
Adjustments for Features00-1,635-2,281-2,282
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,258$30,276$48,060$52,059$56,798
Cost Above Minimum$0$18$0$3,999$8,738

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Features Comparison: Ford Transit Connect vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20182018201120112011
ModelTransit ConnectTransit Connect5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimXLTTitanium528i535i550i
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300$1300
FWD$0$0   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app  $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350
Universal garage door opener  $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25   
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0
Curve control$50$50   
Full-size spare tire$225$225   
Obstacle detection, front$150 $150$150$150
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Safety key$5$5   
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500   
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100   
Vehicle health reports$0$0   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50
Overhead console storage compartments$100    
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25   
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
Roof rails$250$250   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Interior air filter  $0$0$0
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250$250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150   
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125
Rear HVAC unit$400$400   
Rear wiper$175$175   
Residual heat  $50$50$50
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking  $0$0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Sunroof  $900$900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100   
Apple CarPlay support$100$100   
iPod integration  $100$100$100
Media drive  $15$15$15
Satellite radio$200$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
USB port$25$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75
Compass$0$0   
Conversation mirror$25$25   
Cornering lights   $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25
Outside temperature display  $50$50$50
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50   
Steering-linked fog lights $50   
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10   
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100
Floor mats, second row (optional)$0$0   
Folding third row seats$600$600   
Heated front seats $200$200$200$200
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250
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   
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Wood trim  $300$300$300
Total Value of Features$5,325$5,325$7,095$7,795$7,795
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$1,770$2,470$2,470
Value of Feature Adjustments00-1,635-2,281-2,282

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Transit Connect vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20182011
ModelTransit Connect5-Series
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase120.6 in116.9 in
Length189.7 in193.1 in
Width72.2 in73.2 in
Height72.0 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,980 lb.3,815 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom46.9 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom45.1 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.5 in56.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room58.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in36.1 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 ft318.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
58.9 ft318.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
104.2 ft318.4 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 support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested250088%
Total Not Requested32512%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested275100%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested70095%
Total Not Requested405%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested110063%
Total Not Requested65037%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested275100%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested70095%
Total Not Requested405%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested110063%
Total Not Requested65037%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested275100%

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