BMW 3-Series BMW 3-Series 2008 Ford Expedition Ford Expedition 2012

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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: $43,520

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $4,180

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,020

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $4,021

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201220122012
Model3-SeriesExpeditionExpeditionExpedition
Trim328iXLTLimitedKing Ranch
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $34,500 $38,745 $45,270 $46,780
Base Invoice $31,740 $36,281 $42,196 $43,569
Premium Package 3,350      
Navigation system 2,100 2,105 2,105 2,105
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550      
iPod integration 400      
Obstacle detection, rear 350      
Heated front seats 500      
HD radio 350      
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595      
Package 203A   5,855    
Sunroof     995 995
Premium Package 3,050      
Navigation system 1,910 1,789 1,789 1,789
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500      
iPod integration 365      
Obstacle detection, rear 320      
Heated front seats 455      
HD radio 315      
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540      
Package 203A   4,976    
Sunroof     846 846
Options (change) 8,195 7,960 3,100 3,100
Options (change) 7,455 6,765 2,635 2,635
Destination 825 995 995 995
Total Price $43,520 $47,700 $49,365 $50,875
Total Invoice $40,020 $44,041 $45,826 $47,199

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 328i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $490
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $614
Model Year2008201220122012
Model3-SeriesExpeditionExpeditionExpedition
Trim328iXLTLimitedKing Ranch
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine230hp I6310hp V8310hp V8310hp V8
TransmissionM6A6A6A6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10340, 7340, 7340, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16265/70-17275/65-18275/65-18
Total Price$43,520$47,700$49,365$50,875
Adjustments for Features0-3,690-4,490-4,740
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,520$44,010$44,875$46,135
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$865$2,125
Total Invoice$40,020$44,041$45,826$47,199
Adjustments for Features0-3,407-4,168-4,398
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,020$40,634$41,658$42,801
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,024$2,167

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Ford Expedition

Model Year2008201220122012
Model3-SeriesExpeditionExpeditionExpedition
Trim328iXLTLimitedKing Ranch
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
6-speed automatic $1000$1000$1000
RWD$0$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
Full-size spare tire $225$225$225
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
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 air recirculation$100   
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   
Rear bumper protector $40$40$40
Running boards $350$350$350
Skid plate (one) $50$50$50
Sunroof $900$900$900
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
iPod integration$100   
Media drive $15$15$15
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25$25
Rear seat audio controls $25$25$25
Satellite radio $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250   
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Traffic information$25   
USB port $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   
Interior ambient lighting$150   
Power-folding mirrors$50 $50$50
Spotter mirror(s) $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 door panel trim   $250
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$5,045$8,735$9,535$9,785
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,690$4,490$4,740
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,407-4,168-4,398

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Ford Expedition

Model Year20082012
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 328i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested227580%
Total Not Requested57520%

Option Package Details
Ford Expedition XLT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%
Package 203A
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
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
AC power outlet100No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Power liftgate350No
Unbranded, 340W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power-folding third row seats400No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested300063%
Total Not Requested172537%

Option Package Details
Ford Expedition Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
Ford Expedition King Ranch

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%

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