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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: $54,045

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $7,540

Lowest Total Invoice: $51,656

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $6,264

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182016
Model3-Series Gran TurismoExplorer
Trim340iPlatinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $50,700 $52,970
Base Invoice $47,830 $50,587
Obstacle detection, rear 600  
Executive Tier 3,100  
Premium Tier 2,900  
Driving Assistance Package 500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Heated steering wheel 190  
Blind spot warning system 500  
Heated second row seats 350  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,200  
Cargo cover   130
Obstacle detection, rear 550  
Executive Tier 2,850  
Premium Tier 2,670  
Driving Assistance Package 460  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505  
Heated steering wheel 175  
Blind spot warning system 460  
Heated second row seats 320  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,105  
Cargo cover   124
Options (change) 9,890 130
Options (change) 9,095 124
Destination 995 945
Total Price $61,585 $54,045
Total Invoice $57,920 $51,656

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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: $10,280
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,883
Model Year20182016
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$61,585$54,045
Adjustments for Features0-2,740
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,585$51,305
Total Invoice$57,920$51,656
Adjustments for Features0-2,619
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$57,920$49,037

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

Model Year20182016
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
Remote window/roof operation$15 
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
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
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 
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
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
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$9,820$12,560
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,740
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,619

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

Model Year20182016
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

Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Total Requested200082%
Total Not Requested45018%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested92556%
Total Not Requested74044%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%

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