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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: $5,405

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,565

BMW 3-Series 325i   
Difference: $5,309

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006201120112011
Model3-SeriesExpeditionExpeditionExpedition
Trim325iXLTLimitedKing Ranch
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $34,600 $38,815 $45,485 $46,755
Base Invoice $31,665 $36,326 $42,397 $43,552
Premium Package 2,900      
Navigation system 2,000      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475      
Satellite radio 595      
Obstacle detection, rear 350      
Heated front seats 500      
Package 203A   7,710    
Package 301A / 401A     3,095 3,095
Premium Package 2,640      
Navigation system 1,820      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430      
Satellite radio 540      
Obstacle detection, rear 320      
Heated front seats 455      
Package 203A   6,553    
Package 301A / 401A     2,631 2,631
Options (change) 6,820 7,710 3,095 3,095
Options (change) 6,205 6,553 2,631 2,631
Destination 695 995 995 995
Total Price $42,115 $47,520 $49,575 $50,845
Total Invoice $38,565 $43,874 $46,023 $47,178

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 325i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,305
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,370
Model Year2006201120112011
Model3-SeriesExpeditionExpeditionExpedition
Trim325iXLTLimitedKing Ranch
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine215hp I6310hp V8310hp V8310hp V8
TransmissionM6A6A6A6
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10340, 7340, 7340, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16275/65-18275/55-20275/55-20
Total Price$42,115$47,520$49,575$50,845
Adjustments for Features0-2,100-3,150-3,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,115$45,420$46,425$47,695
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,005$2,275
Total Invoice$38,565$43,874$46,023$47,178
Adjustments for Features0-1,939-2,924-2,923
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,565$41,935$43,099$44,255
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,164$2,320

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Ford Expedition

Model Year2006201120112011
Model3-SeriesExpeditionExpeditionExpedition
Trim325iXLTLimitedKing Ranch
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
6-speed automatic $1000$1000$1000
AWD$1700   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50$50
Power flip-out rear side windows $125$125$125
Power liftgate $350$350$350
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125$125
Remote window/roof operation$15   
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Safety key $5$5$5
Side curtain airbags$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500
Tires, run-flat$150   
Trailer sway control $25$25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50   
Cargo area partition net$40   
Cargo cover$75   
Class IV trailer hitch $300$300$300
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Roof rack $300$300$300
Roof rails$250   
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200$200
Dual-zone climate control$125 $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15   
Interior air filter$0   
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400
Residual heat$50   
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350$350
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Panoramic sunroof$1200   
Power-deployable running boards  $750$750
Running boards $350  
Skid plate (one) $50$50$50
Sunroof $900$900$900
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50
Media drive $15$15$15
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25$25
Rear seat audio controls $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75   
Headlight washers$50   
Power-folding mirrors$50 $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300
Floor mats $75$75$75
Heated second row seats  $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual fore-aft center section, second row seat $25$25$25
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$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$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power-folding third row seats $1000$1000$1000
Wood trim$300   
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  $350
Machined alloy wheels $350  
Polished alloy wheels  $350 
White-letter tires $0 $0
Total Value of Features$6,170$8,270$9,320$9,320
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,100$3,150$3,150
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,939-2,924-2,923

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Ford Expedition

Model Year20062011
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 mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
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
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested230080%
Total Not Requested57520%

Option Package Details
Ford Expedition XLT

Package 203A
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Additional engine cooling0No
Transmission cooler0No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Power liftgate350No
AC power outlet100No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Unbranded, 340W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power-folding third row seats400No
Total Requested367567%
Total Not Requested179033%

Option Package Details
Ford Expedition Limited

Package 301A / 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power-deployable running boards400No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested157577%
Total Not Requested46523%

Option Package Details
Ford Expedition King Ranch

Package 301A / 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power-deployable running boards400No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested157577%
Total Not Requested46523%

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