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BMW 3-Series vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 3-Series vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,365

Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited   
Difference: $3,175

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,628

Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited   
Difference: $2,682

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062008
Model3-Series3-SeriesExplorer Sport Trac
Trim325i330iLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUT
Base Price $30,900 $36,600 $27,490
Base Invoice $28,300 $33,485 $25,606
Premium Package 2,900 2,200  
Navigation system 2,000 2,000 1,995
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475  
Folding second row seats 475 475  
Satellite radio 595 595 195
Heated front seats 500 500  
Adrenaline Package     2,995
Electronics Package     545
Unbranded 190W 7 speakers     510
Sunroof     850
Premium Package 2,640 2,000  
Navigation system 1,820 1,820 1,696
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430 430  
Folding second row seats 430 430  
Satellite radio 540 540 166
Heated front seats 455 455  
Adrenaline Package     2,756
Electronics Package     463
Unbranded 190W 7 speakers     433
Sunroof     723
Options (change) 6,945 6,245 7,090
Options (change) 6,315 5,675 6,237
Destination 695 695 785
Total Price $38,540 $43,540 $35,365
Total Invoice $35,310 $39,855 $32,628

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,955
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,480
Model Year200620062008
Model3-Series3-SeriesExplorer Sport Trac
Trim325i330iLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUT
Engine215hp I6255hp I6210hp V6
TransmissionM6M6A5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 13190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17235/65-18
Total Price$38,540$43,540$35,365
Adjustments for Features-220-1,1200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,320$42,420$35,365
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,100$0
Total Invoice$35,310$39,855$32,628
Adjustments for Features-202-1,0250
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,108$38,830$32,628
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,722$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac

Model Year200620062008
Model3-Series3-SeriesExplorer Sport Trac
Trim325i330iLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUT
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
5-speed automatic  $900
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Power sliding rear window  $250
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50 
Rollover sensor  $50
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Class II trailer hitch  $200
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Ski sack$50$50 
Storage compartment(s) in bed  $100
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear defrost$200$200 
Residual heat$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Running boards  $350
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Wood trim$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Total Value of Features$3,745$4,645$3,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$220$1,120$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-202-1,0250

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac

Model Year20062008
Model3-SeriesExplorer Sport Trac
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUT
Wheelbase108.7 in130.5 in
Length178.2 in210.2 in
Width71.5 in73.7 in
Height55.9 in72.5 in
Curb Weight3,286 lb.4,517 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in36.9 in
Cargo Volume12.0 ft30.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 325i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested150053%
Total Not Requested135047%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested115059%
Total Not Requested80041%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%
Adrenaline Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Polished alloy wheels0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Running boards350No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested132579%
Total Not Requested35021%
Electronics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

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