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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: $40,570

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $6,925

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,567

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $7,838

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520062006
Model3-Series Gran TurismoExplorerExplorer
Trim328iEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $41,850 $30,200 $32,515
Base Invoice $39,180 $27,518 $29,578
Navigation system 2,150 1,995 1,995
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550    
Leather seating surfaces 1,450    
Heated front seats 500    
Third-row seat   845 845
Ultimate Convenience Group   350 350
Luxury Package   1,700  
4.6L V8   1,200 1,200
Side curtain airbags   560 560
Sunroof   850 850
4WD w/low range   2,225 2,225
Navigation system 1,955 1,696 1,696
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500    
Leather seating surfaces 1,320    
Heated front seats 455    
Third-row seat   718 718
Ultimate Convenience Group   298 298
Luxury Package   1,445  
4.6L V8   1,068 1,068
Side curtain airbags   476 476
Sunroof   723 723
4WD w/low range   1,980 1,980
Options (change) 4,650 9,725 8,025
Options (change) 4,230 8,404 6,959
Destination 995 645 645
Total Price $47,495 $40,570 $41,185
Total Invoice $44,405 $36,567 $37,182

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,505
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,510
Model Year201520062006
Model3-Series Gran TurismoExplorerExplorer
Trim328iEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp I4292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT8A6A6
DrivetrainAWD4WD w/4L4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/33 MPG14/20 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/65-17245/65-17
Total Price$47,495$40,570$41,185
Adjustments for Features-1,42000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,075$40,570$41,185
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$615
Total Invoice$44,405$36,567$37,182
Adjustments for Features-1,32800
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,077$36,567$37,182
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$615

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

Model Year201520062006
Model3-Series Gran TurismoExplorerExplorer
Trim328iEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
AWD$1700  
4WD w/low range $2200$2200
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power liftgate$350  
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Remote app$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Brake assist$50  
Hill descent control$250  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Tires, run-flat$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50  
Cargo cover$75  
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Roof rails $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Interior air filter$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Rear wiper $175$175
Residual heat$50  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Regenerative braking$0  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Retractable rear spoiler$400  
Running boards $350$350
Sunroof $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player$0  
Handwriting recognition$200  
HD radio$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150  
Media drive$15  
S Voice support$0  
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats $600$600
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Wood trim$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires $0$0
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Polished alloy wheels  $350
White-letter tires $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control$100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$9,020$7,600$7,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,420$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,32800

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

Model Year20152006
Model3-Series Gran TurismoExplorer
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase115.0 in113.7 in
Length190.0 in193.4 in
Width72.0 in73.7 in
Height59.4 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,915 lb.4,706 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.3 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.1 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom39.2 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in45.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.3 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
18.4 ft343.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.5 ft383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo 328i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100No
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Total Requested27528%
Total Not Requested70072%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested117568%
Total Not Requested55032%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100No
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Total Requested27528%
Total Not Requested70072%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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