BMW 3-Series BMW 3-Series 2011 Ford Expedition Ford Expedition 2008

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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: $43,225

Ford Expedition Limited   
Difference: $1,050

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,202

Ford Expedition Limited   
Difference: $1,743

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120082008
Model3-SeriesExpeditionExpedition
Trim328iLimitedKing Ranch
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,150 $38,750 $40,690
Base Invoice $34,380 $35,258 $36,984
Premium Package 1,900    
Navigation system 2,100 1,995 1,995
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550    
Roof rails 100    
Obstacle detection, rear 750    
Heated front seats 500    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350    
Satellite radio   195 195
iPod integration   365 365
Sunroof   995 995
Premium Package 1,730    
Navigation system 1,910 1,696 1,696
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500    
Roof rails 90    
Obstacle detection, rear 685    
Heated front seats 455    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320    
Satellite radio   166 166
iPod integration   311 311
Sunroof   846 846
Options (change) 6,250 3,550 3,550
Options (change) 5,690 3,019 3,019
Destination 875 925 925
Total Price $44,275 $43,225 $45,165
Total Invoice $40,945 $39,202 $40,928

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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: $3,255
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,743
Model Year201120082008
Model3-SeriesExpeditionExpedition
Trim328iLimitedKing Ranch
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine230hp I6300hp V8300hp V8
TransmissionT6A6A6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8340, 7340, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17255/70-18255/70-18
Total Price$44,275$43,225$45,165
Adjustments for Features0-2,205-2,505
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,275$41,020$42,660
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,640
Total Invoice$40,945$39,202$40,928
Adjustments for Features0-2,000-2,270
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,945$37,202$38,658
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,456

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Ford Expedition

Model Year201120082008
Model3-SeriesExpeditionExpedition
Trim328iLimitedKing Ranch
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power flip-out rear side windows $125$125
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Remote app$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Obstacle detection, front$150  
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 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Interior air filter$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Running boards $350$350
Sunroof $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
HD radio$50  
Media drive$15  
Rear seat audio controls $25$25
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Floor mats $75$75
Leather door panel trim  $250
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  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
White-letter tires $0$0
Total Value of Features$5,860$8,065$8,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,205$2,505
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,000-2,270

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Ford Expedition

Model Year20112008
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 link100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Remote app25No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
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
Total Requested120061%
Total Not Requested77539%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70095%
Total Not Requested405%

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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