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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: $30,335

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,628

Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited   
Difference: $28,117

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112008
Model3-SeriesExplorer Sport Trac
TrimM3Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUT
Base Price $55,900 $27,490
Base Invoice $51,630 $25,606
Navigation system 2,100 1,995
iPod integration 400  
245/35ZR19 1,250  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Folding second row seats 475  
Sunroof 1,050 850
Leather seating surfaces 950  
Heated front seats 500  
Rear spoiler 0  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350  
Adrenaline Package   2,995
Electronics Package   545
Unbranded 190W 7 speakers   510
Satellite radio   195
Navigation system 1,910 1,696
iPod integration 365  
245/35ZR19 1,140  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Folding second row seats 430  
Sunroof 955 723
Leather seating surfaces 865  
Heated front seats 455  
Rear spoiler 0  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320  
Adrenaline Package   2,756
Electronics Package   463
Unbranded 190W 7 speakers   433
Satellite radio   166
Options (change) 7,625 7,090
Options (change) 6,940 6,237
Destination 875 785
Gas Tax 1,300 0
Total Price $65,700 $35,365
Total Invoice $60,745 $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: $30,150
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,946
Model Year20112008
Model3-SeriesExplorer Sport Trac
TrimM3Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUT
Engine414hp V8210hp V6
TransmissionM6A5
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/35-19235/65-18
Total Price$65,700$35,365
Adjustments for Features-1850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$65,515$35,365
Total Invoice$60,745$32,628
Adjustments for Features-1710
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$60,574$32,628

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

Model Year20112008
Model3-SeriesExplorer Sport Trac
TrimM3Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUT
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
5-speed automatic $900
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power sliding rear window $250
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist$50 
Full-size spare tire $225
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo mat$40 
Class II trailer hitch $200
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Ski sack$50 
Storage compartment(s) in bed $100
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Interior air filter$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear defrost$200 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear spoiler$200 
Running boards $350
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Fog lights $125
Heated mirrors$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$4,385$4,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$185$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1710

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See a complete comparison of BMW 3-Series vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac features.

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

Model Year20112008
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 Weight3,341 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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See a complete comparison of BMW 3-Series vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac specs.

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

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 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 wheels100Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Running boards350No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested132575%
Total Not Requested45025%
Electronics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

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