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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: $22,370

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,258

Ford Transit Connect XLT   
Difference: $19,637

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182012201220122012
ModelTransit ConnectTransit Connect5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimXLTTitanium528i535iActiveHybrid 5550i
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,905 $30,530 $46,900 $52,500 $60,950 $62,000
Base Invoice $26,649 $29,156 $43,330 $48,480 $56,255 $57,220
Premium Package 2,325   2,250   2,300  
Power-folding mirrors 180          
Obstacle detection, front 200          
Technology Package     1,850 1,850    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550 550  
App support     250 250 250 250
Heated front seats     500 500 500 500
Folding second row seats     475 475   475
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350 350 350 350
Obstacle detection, rear       750    
Premium Package 2,139   2,050   2,095  
Power-folding mirrors 166          
Obstacle detection, front 184          
Technology Package     1,685 1,685    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500 500  
App support     230 230 230 230
Heated front seats     455 455 455 455
Folding second row seats     430 430   430
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320 320 320 320
Obstacle detection, rear       685    
Options (change) 2,705 0 6,225 4,725 3,950 1,575
Options (change) 2,489 0 5,670 4,305 3,600 1,435
Destination 1,120 1,120 895 895 895 895
Total Price $31,730 $31,650 $54,020 $58,120 $65,795 $64,470
Total Invoice $30,258 $30,276 $49,895 $53,680 $60,750 $59,550

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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: $19,400
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,894
Model Year201820182012201220122012
ModelTransit ConnectTransit Connect5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimXLTTitanium528i535iActiveHybrid 5550i
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine169hp I4169hp I4240hp I4300hp I6335hp I4 H400hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-16215/55-16225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$31,730$31,650$54,020$58,120$65,795$64,470
Adjustments for Features00-2,970-2,520-3,220-2,820
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,730$31,650$51,050$55,600$62,575$61,650
Cost Above Minimum$80$0$0$4,550$11,525$10,600
Total Invoice$30,258$30,276$49,895$53,680$60,750$59,550
Adjustments for Features00-2,743-2,327-2,973-2,605
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,258$30,276$47,152$51,353$57,777$56,945
Cost Above Minimum$0$18$0$4,201$10,625$9,793

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

Model Year201820182012201220122012
ModelTransit ConnectTransit Connect5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimXLTTitanium528i535iActiveHybrid 5550i
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300$1300$1300
FWD$0$0    
RWD  $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power trunk closer  $350 $350 
Proximity key    $250 
Remote app  $25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$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$0
Curve control$50$50    
Full-size spare tire$225$225    
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front$150 $150$150$150$150
Rollover sensor$50$50    
Safety key$5$5    
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500    
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100    
Vehicle health reports$0$0    
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50$50
Overhead console storage compartments$100     
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25    
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100$100
Roof rails$250$250    
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15
Interior air filter  $0$0$0$0
Rear air vents  $100$100 $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls    $250 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150    
Rear dual-zone climate control    $125 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400    
Rear wiper$175$175    
Residual heat  $50$50$50$50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150 
Regenerative braking  $0$0 $0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275    
Sunroof  $900$900$900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100    
Apple CarPlay support$100$100    
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0$0
Media drive  $15$15$15$15
Satellite radio$200$200    
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75$75
Compass$0$0    
Conversation mirror$25$25    
Cornering lights  $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25$25
Outside temperature display  $50$50$50$50
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50    
Steering-linked fog lights $50    
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10    
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10    
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100$100
Floor mats, second row (optional)$0$0    
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300 $300
Folding third row seats$600$600    
Heated front seats $200$200$200$200$200
Leather door panel trim  $250$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$200
Memory system, passenger seat     $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat     $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat     $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat     $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat     $100
Wood trim  $300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200 
Total Value of Features$5,600$5,600$8,570$8,120$8,820$8,420
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$2,970$2,520$3,220$2,820
Value of Feature Adjustments00-2,743-2,327-2,973-2,605

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

Model Year20182012
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
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
App support0Yes
Total Requested250088%
Total Not Requested32512%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested90096%
Total Not Requested404%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power decklid350No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested130065%
Total Not Requested70035%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
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%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested90096%
Total Not Requested404%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series ActiveHybrid 5

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested60046%
Total Not Requested70054%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%

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