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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: $46,910

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $6,035

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,209

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $6,171

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162012
Model3-Series Gran TurismoExplorer
Trim328iLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $43,000 $37,855
Base Invoice $40,240 $35,268
Luxury Package 0  
Leather seating surfaces 1,450  
Premium Package 950  
Driver Assistance Package 950  
Navigation system 1,950  
Steering-linked headlights 900  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,200  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Heated front seats 500  
Semi-automated parking system 500  
Package 302A / 303A   4,500
AWD   2,000
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Cargo cover   135
Luxury Package 0  
Leather seating surfaces 1,320  
Premium Package 865  
Driver Assistance Package 865  
Navigation system 1,775  
Steering-linked headlights 820  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,090  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Heated front seats 455  
Semi-automated parking system 455  
Package 302A / 303A   3,825
AWD   1,820
Panoramic sunroof   1,356
Cargo cover   115
Options (change) 8,950 8,230
Options (change) 8,145 7,116
Destination 995 825
Total Price $52,945 $46,910
Total Invoice $49,380 $43,209

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,385
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,414
Model Year20162012
Model3-Series Gran TurismoExplorer
Trim328iLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine240hp I4290hp V6
TransmissionT8T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/34 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18255/50-20
Total Price$52,945$46,910
Adjustments for Features0-1,350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,945$45,560
Total Invoice$49,380$43,209
Adjustments for Features0-1,243
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,380$41,966

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

Model Year20162012
Model3-Series Gran TurismoExplorer
Trim328iLimited
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
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote app$25 
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Curve control $50
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
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
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails $250
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 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
App support$0 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Handwriting recognition$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Media drive$15 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
S Voice support$0 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass$0 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$8,045$9,395
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,350
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,243

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

Model Year20162012
Model3-Series Gran TurismoExplorer
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase115.0 in112.6 in
Length190.0 in197.1 in
Width72.0 in78.9 in
Height59.4 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,915 lb.4,731 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.3 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.1 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom39.2 in39.8 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 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.3 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
18.4 ft343.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.5 ft380.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo 328i

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested72565%
Total Not Requested39035%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250Yes
Terrain Selector200No
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%
Package 302A / 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Blind spot warning system200No
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested292570%
Total Not Requested125030%

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