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BMW 3-Series vs. Ford Expedition Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 3-Series vs. Ford Expedition Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $42,115

BMW 3-Series 325i   
Difference: $745

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,565

BMW 3-Series 325i   
Difference: $326

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620082008
Model3-SeriesExpeditionExpedition
Trim325iLimitedKing Ranch
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $34,600 $38,750 $40,690
Base Invoice $31,665 $35,258 $36,984
Premium Package 2,900    
Navigation system 2,000 1,995 1,995
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475    
Satellite radio 595 195 195
Obstacle detection, rear 350    
Heated front seats 500    
Sunroof   995 995
Premium Package 2,640    
Navigation system 1,820 1,696 1,696
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430    
Satellite radio 540 166 166
Obstacle detection, rear 320    
Heated front seats 455    
Sunroof   846 846
Options (change) 6,820 3,185 3,185
Options (change) 6,205 2,708 2,708
Destination 695 925 925
Total Price $42,115 $42,860 $44,800
Total Invoice $38,565 $38,891 $40,617

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Ford Expedition

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Expedition Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $710
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $994
Model Year200620082008
Model3-SeriesExpeditionExpedition
Trim325iLimitedKing Ranch
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine215hp I6300hp V8300hp V8
TransmissionM6A6A6
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10340, 7340, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16255/70-18255/70-18
Total Price$42,115$42,860$44,800
Adjustments for Features0-1,455-1,755
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,115$41,405$43,045
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,640
Total Invoice$38,565$38,891$40,617
Adjustments for Features0-1,320-1,591
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,565$37,571$39,026
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,455

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Ford Expedition

Model Year200620082008
Model3-SeriesExpeditionExpedition
Trim325iLimitedKing Ranch
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
AWD$1700  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power flip-out rear side windows $125$125
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Tires, run-flat$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo area partition net$40  
Cargo cover$75  
Class III trailer hitch $250$250
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Interior air filter$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Residual heat$50  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Running boards $350$350
Sunroof $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
Rear seat audio controls $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Headlight washers$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Floor mats $75$75
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Manual fore-aft center section, second row seat $25$25
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power-folding third row seats $1000$1000
Wood trim$300 $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Polished alloy wheels $350 
White-letter tires $0$0
Total Value of Features$5,945$7,400$7,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,455$1,755
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,320-1,591

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Ford Expedition

Model Year20062008
Model3-SeriesExpedition
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.7 in119.0 in
Length178.2 in206.5 in
Width71.5 in78.8 in
Height55.8 in77.2 in
Curb Weight3,463 lb.5,579 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.28.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in63.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in60.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in41.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in63.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in59.9 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in39.1 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.3 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in51.9 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in50.2 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.8 ft318.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
24.855.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
58.0 ft3108.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 325i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested212574%
Total Not Requested75026%

Option Package Details
Ford Expedition Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Expedition King Ranch

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

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