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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: $37,655

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $13,990

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,576

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $14,144

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820092009
Model3-Series Gran Turismo3-Series Gran TurismoExplorerExplorer
Trim330i340iEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $44,850 $50,700 $31,615 $35,550
Base Invoice $42,390 $47,830 $29,319 $32,901
Navigation system 1,700 1,700 2,505 1,995
Convenience Tier 850      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550    
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750    
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,450    
Heated front seats 500 500    
Third-row seat     875  
Convenience Package     995  
Sunroof     850 850
Navigation system 1,565 1,565 2,129 1,696
Convenience Tier 780      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 505    
Obstacle detection, rear 690 690    
Leather seating surfaces 1,335 1,335    
Heated front seats 460 460    
Third-row seat     744  
Convenience Package     846  
Sunroof     723 723
Options (change) 5,800 4,950 5,225 2,845
Options (change) 5,335 4,555 4,442 2,419
Destination 995 995 815 815
Total Price $51,645 $56,645 $37,655 $39,210
Total Invoice $48,720 $53,380 $34,576 $36,135

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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: $8,225
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,706
Model Year2018201820092009
Model3-Series Gran Turismo3-Series Gran TurismoExplorerExplorer
Trim330i340iEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine248hp I4320hp I6210hp V6210hp V6
TransmissionT8T8A5A5
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9600, 16190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$51,645$56,645$37,655$39,210
Adjustments for Features-5,765-6,0150-1,100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,880$50,630$37,655$38,110
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,750$0$455
Total Invoice$48,720$53,380$34,576$36,135
Adjustments for Features-5,438-5,6680-1,014
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,282$47,712$34,576$35,121
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,430$0$545

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

Model Year2018201820092009
Model3-Series Gran Turismo3-Series Gran TurismoExplorerExplorer
Trim330i340iEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300  
5-speed automatic  $900$900
AWD$1700$1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100  
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Power liftgate$350$350  
Power-adjustable pedals  $125$125
Proximity key$250$250  
Remote app$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Brake assist$50$50  
Full-size spare tire  $225$225
Hill descent control$250$250  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Tires, run-flat$150$150  
Trailer sway control  $25$25
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50  
Cargo cover$75$75  
Class II trailer hitch  $200$200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150$150
Roof rack  $300$300
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Interior air filter$0$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear air vents  $100 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 $150
Rear HVAC unit   $400
Rear wiper  $175$175
Residual heat$50$50  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Regenerative braking$0$0  
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Rear bumper protector  $40$40
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400  
Running boards  $350$350
Sunroof  $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0  
App support$0$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Handwriting recognition$200$200  
HD radio$50$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150  
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0  
S Voice support$0$0  
Satellite radio  $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250  
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound $250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
LED headlights$1000$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Folding third row seats  $600 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100  
Power-folding third row seats   $1000
Wood trim$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   $600
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
White-letter tires  $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$11,405$11,655$5,640$6,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,765$6,015$0$1,100
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,438-5,6680-1,014

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

Model Year20182009
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 Weight4,016 lb.4,441 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 330i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
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
Remote app25No
Total Requested74066%
Total Not Requested37534%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo 340i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
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
Remote app25No
Total Requested74066%
Total Not Requested37534%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

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%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested120091%
Total Not Requested1259%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested71567%
Total Not Requested35033%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested715100%
Total Not Requested00%

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