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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: $6,815

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,675

Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited   
Difference: $6,865

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520152015201520152008
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesExplorer Sport Trac
Trim320i328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3M3Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUT
Base Price $32,950 $37,500 $39,000 $43,750 $50,150 $62,000 $27,490
Base Invoice $30,995 $35,180 $36,560 $40,930 $46,820 $57,720 $25,606
Premium Package 3,200 3,100 3,100 2,200 2,200    
Navigation system 2,150 2,150 2,150 2,150 2,150   1,995
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550 550 550  
Leather seating surfaces 1,450         950  
Cold Weather Package 950            
Heated front seats   500 500 500 500    
Sunroof           0 850
Wood trim           0  
Adrenaline Package             2,995
Electronics Package             545
Unbranded 190W 7 speakers             510
Satellite radio             195
Floor mats             65
Premium Package 2,910 2,820 2,820 2,000 2,000    
Navigation system 1,955 1,955 1,955 1,955 1,955   1,696
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500 500 500 500  
Leather seating surfaces 1,320         865  
Cold Weather Package 865            
Heated front seats   455 455 455 455    
Sunroof           0 723
Wood trim           0  
Adrenaline Package             2,756
Electronics Package             463
Unbranded 190W 7 speakers             433
Satellite radio             166
Floor mats             47
Options (change) 8,300 6,300 6,300 5,400 5,400 1,500 7,155
Options (change) 7,550 5,730 5,730 4,910 4,910 1,365 6,284
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 995 785
Total Price $42,245 $44,795 $46,295 $50,145 $56,545 $64,495 $35,430
Total Invoice $39,540 $41,905 $43,285 $46,835 $52,725 $60,080 $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: $5,370
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,513
Model Year2015201520152015201520152008
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesExplorer Sport Trac
Trim320i328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3M3Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUT
Engine180hp I4240hp I4180hp I4 D300hp I6335hp I6 H425hp I6210hp V6
TransmissionM6M6T8M6T8M6A5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17225/45-18225/45-18255/40-18235/65-18
Total Price$42,245$44,795$46,295$50,145$56,545$64,495$35,430
Adjustments for Features-1,445-1,195-2,645-2,145-3,320-2,4700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,800$43,600$43,650$48,000$53,225$62,025$35,430
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,800$2,850$7,200$12,425$21,225$0
Total Invoice$39,540$41,905$43,285$46,835$52,725$60,080$32,675
Adjustments for Features-1,352-1,118-2,473-2,003-3,096-2,3010
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,188$40,787$40,812$44,832$49,629$57,779$32,675
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,599$2,624$6,644$11,441$19,591$0

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

Model Year2015201520152015201520152008
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesExplorer Sport Trac
Trim320i328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3M3Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUT
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 $150 $150 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300 $1300  
5-speed automatic      $900
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100$100  
Heated steering wheel$100      
Keyless entry keypad      $50
Power sliding rear window      $250
Proximity key$250$250$250$250$250  
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual      $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250$250$250 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Brake assist$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Full-size spare tire      $225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Rollover sensor      $50
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$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$100$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15$15 
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175$175$175 
Rear air vents      $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Rear defrost$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Residual heat$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers      $75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential     $500 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Regenerative braking$0$0$0$0 $0 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)     $0 
Deep-tinted rear windows      $275
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0 
Rear spoiler     $200 
Running boards      $350
Sport rocker panels (optional)     $0 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash      $325
CD player$125$125$125$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200$200$200 
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15$15 
S Voice support$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Satellite radio      $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250$250  
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader      $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Cornering lights     $50 
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125 $125
Headlight washers$50      
Heated mirrors$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Door sill trim plates     $100 
Heated second row seats$200      
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat      $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat     $50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat     $50 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat      $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat     $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat     $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Wood trim  $300$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Performance steering system (optional)     $0 
Polished alloy wheels      $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0 
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching     $50 
Total Value of Features$5,470$5,220$6,670$6,170$7,345$6,495$4,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,445$1,195$2,645$2,145$3,320$2,470$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,352-1,118-2,473-2,003-3,096-2,3010

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

Model Year20152008
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 Weight3,411 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 320i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Proximity key250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
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 seat50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested135046%
Total Not Requested160054%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested50050%
Total Not Requested50050%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
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
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested180067%
Total Not Requested90033%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
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
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested180067%
Total Not Requested90033%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
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
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested90050%
Total Not Requested90050%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series ActiveHybrid 3

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
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
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested90050%
Total Not Requested90050%

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
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
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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