BMW 3-Series BMW 3-Series 2007 Ford Explorer Ford Explorer 2009

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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: $36,780

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $5,865

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,832

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $5,388

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720092009
Model3-SeriesExplorerExplorer
Trim328iEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $34,200 $31,615 $35,550
Base Invoice $31,465 $29,319 $32,901
Premium Package 3,250    
Navigation system 2,100 2,505 1,995
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475    
Satellite radio 595    
iPod integration 400    
Obstacle detection, rear 350    
Heated front seats 500    
Convenience Package   995  
Sunroof   850 850
Premium Package 2,960    
Navigation system 1,910 2,129 1,696
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430    
Satellite radio 540    
iPod integration 365    
Obstacle detection, rear 320    
Heated front seats 455    
Convenience Package   846  
Sunroof   723 723
Options (change) 7,670 4,350 2,845
Options (change) 6,980 3,698 2,419
Destination 775 815 815
Total Price $42,645 $36,780 $39,210
Total Invoice $39,220 $33,832 $36,135

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,985
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,498
Model Year200720092009
Model3-SeriesExplorerExplorer
Trim328iEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine230hp I6210hp V6210hp V6
TransmissionM6A5A5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$42,645$36,780$39,210
Adjustments for Features0-120-1,620
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,645$36,660$37,590
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$930
Total Invoice$39,220$33,832$36,135
Adjustments for Features0-110-1,493
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,220$33,722$34,642
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$920

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200720092009
Model3-SeriesExplorerExplorer
Trim328iEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
5-speed automatic $900$900
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Brake assist$50  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Tires, run-flat$150  
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo area partition net$40  
Cargo cover$75$75 
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Roof rack $300$300
Roof rails$250  
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Interior air filter$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents $100 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 $150
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Residual heat$50  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Running boards $350$350
Sunroof $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0$0
iPod integration$100  
Media drive $15$15
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 $50
Floor mats $75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
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$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power-folding third row seats  $1000
Wood trim$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
White-letter tires $0$0
Total Value of Features$4,320$4,440$5,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$120$1,620
Value of Feature Adjustments0-110-1,493

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20072009
Model3-SeriesExplorer
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.7 in113.7 in
Length178.2 in193.4 in
Width71.5 in73.7 in
Height55.8 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,463 lb.4,441 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 Headroom38.0 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in45.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.8 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
24.843.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
58.0 ft383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested205072%
Total Not Requested80028%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested120091%
Total Not Requested1259%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67563%
Total Not Requested39037%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67594%
Total Not Requested406%

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