BMW 3-Series BMW 3-Series 2006 Ford Explorer Ford Explorer 2014

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

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BMW 3-Series vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $44,815

BMW 3-Series 325i   
Difference: $4,765

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,020

BMW 3-Series 325i   
Difference: $4,855

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062014
Model3-SeriesExplorer
Trim325iSport
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $34,600 $41,675
Base Invoice $31,665 $38,862
Premium Package 2,900  
Navigation system 2,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475  
Heated front seats 500  
Satellite radio 595  
Obstacle detection, rear 350  
Adaptive cruise control 2,200 1,150
Proximity key 500  
Package 401A   4,130
Cargo cover   135
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Premium Package 2,640  
Navigation system 1,820  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430  
Heated front seats 455  
Satellite radio 540  
Obstacle detection, rear 320  
Adaptive cruise control 2,000 1,004
Proximity key 455  
Package 401A   3,604
Cargo cover   118
Panoramic sunroof   1,392
Options (change) 9,520 7,010
Options (change) 8,660 6,118
Destination 695 895
Total Price $44,815 $49,580
Total Invoice $41,020 $45,875

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $910
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $396
Model Year20062014
Model3-SeriesExplorer
Trim325iSport
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine215hp I6365hp V6
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16255/50-20
Total Price$44,815$49,580
Adjustments for Features0-5,675
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,815$43,905
Total Invoice$41,020$45,875
Adjustments for Features0-5,251
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,020$40,624

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20062014
Model3-SeriesExplorer
Trim325iSport
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power liftgate $350
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Curve control $50
Forward collision warning $200
Hill descent control $250
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Terrain selector $200
Tires, run-flat$150 
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo area partition net$40 
Cargo net $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear HVAC unit $400
Residual heat$50 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear spoiler $200
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
HD radio $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass$0 
Headlight washers$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Floor mats $75
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Stowable third row seats $600
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,320$9,995
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,675
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,251

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20062014
Model3-SeriesExplorer
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.7 in112.6 in
Length178.2 in197.1 in
Width71.5 in78.9 in
Height55.8 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,680 lb.4,921 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in39.8 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.8 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
24.843.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
58.0 ft380.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 325i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
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
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested220077%
Total Not Requested67523%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Forward collision alert200No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Total Requested142545%
Total Not Requested177555%

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