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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: $42,725

BMW 3-Series 320i   
Difference: $6,640

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,465

BMW 3-Series 320i   
Difference: $6,361

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132013201320122012
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesExpeditionExpedition
Trim320i328i335iActiveHybrid 3LimitedKing Ranch
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,550 $36,850 $43,150 $49,650 $45,270 $46,780
Base Invoice $30,125 $34,080 $39,880 $45,860 $42,196 $43,569
Premium Package 3,200 3,100 2,200 2,200    
Cold Weather Package 950 950 950 950    
Leather seating surfaces 1,450          
Driver Assistance Package 950          
Navigation system 2,150 2,150 2,150 2,150 2,105 2,105
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550    
Obstacle detection, rear   750 750 750    
Rearview camera   400 400 400    
DUPL Voice texting capability       0    
Sunroof         995 995
Premium Package 2,910 2,820 2,000 2,000    
Cold Weather Package 865 865 865 865    
Leather seating surfaces 1,320          
Driver Assistance Package 865          
Navigation system 1,955 1,955 1,955 1,955 1,789 1,789
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500 500    
Obstacle detection, rear   685 685 685    
Rearview camera   365 365 365    
DUPL Voice texting capability       0    
Sunroof         846 846
Options (change) 9,250 7,900 7,000 7,000 3,100 3,100
Options (change) 8,415 7,190 6,370 6,370 2,635 2,635
Destination 925 925 925 925 995 995
Total Price $42,725 $45,675 $51,075 $57,575 $49,365 $50,875
Total Invoice $39,465 $42,195 $47,175 $53,155 $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 320i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,150
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,193
Model Year201320132013201320122012
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesExpeditionExpedition
Trim320i328i335iActiveHybrid 3LimitedKing Ranch
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine180hp I4240hp I4300hp I6335hp I6 H310hp V8310hp V8
TransmissionM6M6T8T8A6A6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 9?, 9340, 7340, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17225/45-18225/45-18275/65-18275/65-18
Total Price$42,725$45,675$51,075$57,575$49,365$50,875
Adjustments for Features0-400-2,200-2,275-4,490-4,740
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,725$45,275$48,875$55,300$44,875$46,135
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,550$6,150$12,575$0$1,260
Total Invoice$39,465$42,195$47,175$53,155$45,826$47,199
Adjustments for Features0-370-2,032-2,100-4,168-4,398
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,465$41,825$45,143$51,055$41,658$42,801
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,360$5,678$11,590$0$1,143

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Ford Expedition

Model Year201320132013201320122012
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesExpeditionExpedition
Trim320i328i335iActiveHybrid 3LimitedKing Ranch
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300  
6-speed automatic    $1000$1000
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet    $100$100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100  
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100  
Keyless entry keypad    $50$50
Power flip-out rear side windows    $125$125
Power liftgate    $350$350
Power-adjustable pedals    $125$125
Remote app$25$25$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual    $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist    $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0  
Full-size spare tire    $225$225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75  
Rollover sensor    $50$50
Safety key    $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows    $500$500
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150  
Trailer sway control    $25$25
Vehicle health reports    $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50  
Class IV trailer hitch    $300$300
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate    $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder    $25$25
Roof rack    $300$300
Trailering equipment (7 wire)    $150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15  
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0  
Rear HVAC unit    $400$400
Rear wiper    $175$175
Residual heat$50$50$50$50  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150  
Regenerative braking$0$0$0   
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding    $350$350
Deep-tinted rear windows    $275$275
Rear bumper protector    $40$40
Running boards    $350$350
Skid plate (one)    $50$50
Wheel-lip moldings    $75$75
Infotainment 
DUPL Voice texting capability   $50  
Navigation, turn-by-turn    $25$25
Rear seat audio controls    $25$25
Satellite radio    $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200  
Traffic + travel information    $25$25
Traffic information$25$25$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75  
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25  
Spotter mirror(s)    $50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150  
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300$300
Leather door panel trim     $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 $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$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$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$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel    $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200  
Machined alloy wheels     $350
Polished alloy wheels    $350 
White-letter tires     $0
Total Value of Features$3,305$3,705$5,505$5,580$7,795$8,045
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$400$2,200$2,275$4,490$4,740
Value of Feature Adjustments0-370-2,032-2,100-4,168-4,398

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Ford Expedition

Model Year20132012
Model3-SeriesExpedition
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.6 in119.0 in
Length182.5 in206.5 in
Width71.3 in78.8 in
Height56.3 in77.2 in
Curb Weight3,361 lb.5,579 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.28.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in63.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in60.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in63.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in59.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 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
13.0 ft318.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
13.055.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.0108.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 320i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
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 seat50Yes
Total Requested207577%
Total Not Requested62523%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Total Requested85085%
Total Not Requested15015%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested79078%
Total Not Requested22522%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested79078%
Total Not Requested22522%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested180073%
Total Not Requested65027%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested79078%
Total Not Requested22522%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested90058%
Total Not Requested65042%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series ActiveHybrid 3

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested79078%
Total Not Requested22522%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested90058%
Total Not Requested65042%

Option Package Details
Ford Expedition Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Expedition King Ranch

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%

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