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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: $38,060

Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited   
Difference: $28,770

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,173

Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited   
Difference: $26,602

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112010
Model3-SeriesExplorer Sport Trac
TrimM3Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUT
Base Price $55,900 $33,065
Base Invoice $51,630 $30,804
iPod integration 400  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 750  
Navigation system 2,100 1,995
245/35ZR19 1,250  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Folding second row seats 475  
Sunroof 1,050 850
Obstacle detection, rear 380  
Heated front seats 500  
Leather seating surfaces 950  
Rear spoiler 0  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350  
Package 201A   1,335
iPod integration 365  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 685  
Navigation system 1,910 1,696
245/35ZR19 1,140  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Folding second row seats 430  
Sunroof 955 723
Obstacle detection, rear 345  
Heated front seats 455  
Leather seating surfaces 865  
Rear spoiler 0  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320  
Package 201A   1,135
Options (change) 8,755 4,180
Options (change) 7,970 3,554
Destination 875 815
Gas Tax 1,300 0
Total Price $66,830 $38,060
Total Invoice $61,775 $35,173

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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: $30,180
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,905
Model Year20112010
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$66,830$38,060
Adjustments for Features0-1,410
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$66,830$36,650
Total Invoice$61,775$35,173
Adjustments for Features0-1,303
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$61,775$33,870

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

Model Year20112010
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
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote app$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist$50 
Full-size spare tire $225
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo mat$40 
Class IV trailer hitch $300
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Rigid bed cover $700
Roof rack $300
Ski sack$50 
Storage compartment(s) in bed $100
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
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 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear spoiler$200 
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0 
Tubular side steps, bright finish $500
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio$50 
iPod integration$100 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Fog lights $125
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 
Floor mats $75
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 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
White-letter tires $0
Total Value of Features$4,945$6,355
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,410
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,303

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

Model Year20112010
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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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited

Package 201A
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Roof rack crossbars50No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25No
Class IV trailer hitch100No
Total Requested72571%
Total Not Requested30029%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested690100%
Total Not Requested00%

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