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BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $54,310

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $4,115

Lowest Total Invoice: $51,908

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $1,987

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142017
Model3-Series Gran TurismoExplorer
Trim335iPlatinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $46,850 $53,235
Base Invoice $43,280 $50,839
Navigation system 2,150  
Driver Assistance Package 950  
Premium Package 2,200  
Cold Weather Package 950  
Driver Assistance Plus 1,900  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Auto-dimming headlights 250  
Semi-automated parking system 500  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,200  
Cargo cover   130
Navigation system 1,955  
Driver Assistance Package 865  
Premium Package 2,000  
Cold Weather Package 865  
Driver Assistance Plus 1,730  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Auto-dimming headlights 230  
Semi-automated parking system 455  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,090  
Cargo cover   124
Options (change) 10,650 130
Options (change) 9,690 124
Destination 925 945
Total Price $58,425 $54,310
Total Invoice $53,895 $51,908

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,395
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,078
Model Year20142017
Model3-Series Gran TurismoExplorer
Trim335iPlatinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine300hp I6365hp V6
TransmissionT8T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/30 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18255/50-20
Total Price$58,425$54,310
Adjustments for Features0-4,280
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,425$50,030
Total Invoice$53,895$51,908
Adjustments for Features0-4,091
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,895$47,817

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20142017
Model3-Series Gran TurismoExplorer
Trim335iPlatinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Active noise reduction $0
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote app$25 
Remote start $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Around view cameras$500 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Curve control $50
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Temporary spare tire $150
Terrain selector $200
Tires, run-flat$150 
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50 
Cargo net $40
Class III trailer hitch $250
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails $250
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Residual heat$50 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear spoiler $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400 
Tow hook(s), front $40
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
DVD-compatible player$0 
Handwriting recognition$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Media drive$15 
S Voice support$0 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Text dictation$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Headlight washers$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$8,880$13,160
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,280
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,091

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20142017
Model3-Series Gran TurismoExplorer
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase115.0 in112.6 in
Length190.0 in198.3 in
Width72.0 in78.9 in
Height59.4 in70.0 in
Curb Weight4,010 lb.4,890 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.3 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.1 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom39.2 in39.5 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.3 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
18.4 ft343.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.5 ft381.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo 335i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
Total Requested72564%
Total Not Requested41536%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested155086%
Total Not Requested25014%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested75052%
Total Not Requested70048%

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