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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: $35,430

Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited   
Difference: $7,290

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,675

Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited   
Difference: $6,810

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122008
Model3-Series3-SeriesExplorer Sport Trac
Trim328i335iLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUT
Base Price $34,900 $42,400 $27,490
Base Invoice $32,290 $39,190 $25,606
Technology Package 2,550 2,550  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550  
Folding second row seats 475 475  
Sunroof 1,050   850
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,450  
Heated front seats 500 500  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350  
Adrenaline Package     2,995
Electronics Package     545
Navigation system     1,995
Unbranded 190W 7 speakers     510
Satellite radio     195
Floor mats     65
Technology Package 2,320 2,320  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500  
Folding second row seats 430 430  
Sunroof 955   723
Leather seating surfaces 1,320 1,320  
Heated front seats 455 455  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320  
Adrenaline Package     2,756
Electronics Package     463
Navigation system     1,696
Unbranded 190W 7 speakers     433
Satellite radio     166
Floor mats     47
Options (change) 6,925 5,875 7,155
Options (change) 6,300 5,345 6,284
Destination 895 895 785
Total Price $42,720 $49,170 $35,430
Total Invoice $39,485 $45,430 $32,675

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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: $8,345
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,783
Model Year201220122008
Model3-Series3-SeriesExplorer Sport Trac
Trim328i335iLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUT
Engine240hp I4300hp I6210hp V6
TransmissionM6M6A5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18235/65-18
Total Price$42,720$49,170$35,430
Adjustments for Features0-2,300-1,055
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,720$46,870$34,375
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,150$0
Total Invoice$39,485$45,430$32,675
Adjustments for Features0-2,125-973
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,485$43,305$31,702
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,820$0

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

Model Year201220122008
Model3-Series3-SeriesExplorer Sport Trac
Trim328i335iLimited
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 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Brake assist$50$50 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Rollover sensor  $50
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Class II trailer hitch  $200
Storage compartment(s) in bed  $100
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
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
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Regenerative braking$0$0 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Running boards  $350
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
HD radio$50$50 
Media drive$15$15 
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Compass  $0
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
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
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Wood trim $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Total Value of Features$3,395$5,695$4,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,300$1,055
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,125-973

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

Model Year20122008
Model3-SeriesExplorer Sport Trac
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUT
Wheelbase110.6 in130.5 in
Length182.5 in210.2 in
Width71.3 in73.7 in
Height56.3 in72.5 in
Curb Weight3,407 lb.4,517 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in36.9 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft30.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70064%
Total Not Requested39036%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70064%
Total Not Requested39036%

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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