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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: $7,585

Lowest Total Invoice: $51,908

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $6,302

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017
Model3-Series Gran TurismoExplorer
Trim340iPlatinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $50,550 $53,235
Base Invoice $47,690 $50,839
Navigation system 1,950  
Driver Assistance Package 950  
Cold Weather Package 800  
Leather seating surfaces 1,450  
Driver Assistance Plus 1,700  
Lighting Package 800  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700  
Apple CarPlay support 300  
Semi-automated parking system 500  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,200  
Cargo cover   130
Navigation system 1,795  
Driver Assistance Package 875  
Cold Weather Package 735  
Leather seating surfaces 1,335  
Driver Assistance Plus 1,565  
Lighting Package 735  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 645  
Apple CarPlay support 275  
Semi-automated parking system 460  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,105  
Cargo cover   124
Options (change) 10,350 130
Options (change) 9,525 124
Destination 995 945
Total Price $61,895 $54,310
Total Invoice $58,210 $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: $10,840
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,413
Model Year20172017
Model3-Series Gran TurismoExplorer
Trim340iPlatinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine320hp I6365hp V6
TransmissionT8T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/30 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18255/50-20
Total Price$61,895$54,310
Adjustments for Features0-3,255
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,895$51,055
Total Invoice$58,210$51,908
Adjustments for Features0-3,111
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$58,210$48,797

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

Model Year20172017
Model3-Series Gran TurismoExplorer
Trim340iPlatinum
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 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear spoiler $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400 
Tow hook(s), front $40
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support $100
DVD-compatible player$0 
Handwriting recognition$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Media drive$15 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
S Voice support$0 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights$1000 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, 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
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$9,605$12,860
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,255
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,111

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

Model Year20172017
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 Weight4,103 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 340i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested72565%
Total Not Requested39035%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested75052%
Total Not Requested70048%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

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