BMW 3-Series BMW 3-Series 2006 Ford Explorer Ford Explorer 2018

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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: $45,615

BMW 3-Series 325i   
Difference: $9,450

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,750

BMW 3-Series 325i   
Difference: $10,881

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062018
Model3-SeriesExplorer
Trim325iPlatinum
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $34,600 $53,940
Base Invoice $31,665 $51,512
Steering-linked headlights 800  
Premium Package 2,900  
Navigation system 2,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475  
Satellite radio 595  
Obstacle detection, rear 350  
Proximity key 500  
Heated front seats 500  
Adaptive cruise control 2,200  
Cargo cover   130
Steering-linked headlights 730  
Premium Package 2,640  
Navigation system 1,820  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430  
Satellite radio 540  
Obstacle detection, rear 320  
Proximity key 455  
Heated front seats 455  
Adaptive cruise control 2,000  
Cargo cover   124
Options (change) 10,320 130
Options (change) 9,390 124
Destination 695 995
Total Price $45,615 $55,065
Total Invoice $41,750 $52,631

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Explorer Platinum
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: BMW 3-Series 325i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $990
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $902
Model Year20062018
Model3-SeriesExplorer
Trim325iPlatinum
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine215hp I6365hp V6
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16255/50-20
Total Price$45,615$55,065
Adjustments for Features0-10,440
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,615$44,625
Total Invoice$41,750$52,631
Adjustments for Features0-9,979
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,750$42,652

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20062018
Model3-SeriesExplorer
Trim325iPlatinum
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Active noise reduction $0
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power liftgate $350
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote app $25
Remote climate control $25
Remote start $150
Semi-automated parking system $500
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
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
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
Wide-view front camera $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo area partition net$40 
Class III trailer hitch $250
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear HVAC unit $400
Residual heat$50 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear spoiler $200
Tow hook(s), front $40
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
HD radio $50
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 $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Headlight washers$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Floor mats $75
Heated second row seats $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
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$4,255$14,695
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$10,440
Value of Feature Adjustments0-9,979

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20062018
Model3-SeriesExplorer
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.7 in112.6 in
Length178.2 in198.3 in
Width71.5 in78.9 in
Height55.8 in70.0 in
Curb Weight3,680 lb.4,890 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in39.5 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 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.8 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
24.843.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
58.0 ft381.7 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 mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
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
Total Requested257590%
Total Not Requested30010%

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