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BMW 3-Series vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
BMW 3-Series vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $36,635 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer | |||
| Difference: $5,540 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $33,086 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer | |||
| Difference: $5,714 | |||
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| Model Year | 2008 | 2006 | 2006 |
| Model | 3-Series | Explorer | Explorer |
| Trim | 328i | Eddie Bauer | Limited |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $34,500 | $30,200 | $32,515 |
| Base Invoice | $31,740 | $27,518 | $29,578 |
| Premium Package | 3,350 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 350 | 255 | 255 |
| Navigation system | 2,100 | 1,995 | 1,995 |
| Heated front seats | 500 | ||
| Ultimate Convenience Group | 350 | 350 | |
| Luxury Package | 1,700 | ||
| Cargo cover | 80 | 80 | |
| Side curtain airbags | 560 | 560 | |
| Sunroof | 850 | 850 | |
| Premium Package | 3,050 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 500 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 320 | 217 | 217 |
| Navigation system | 1,910 | 1,696 | 1,696 |
| Heated front seats | 455 | ||
| Ultimate Convenience Group | 298 | 298 | |
| Luxury Package | 1,445 | ||
| Cargo cover | 68 | 68 | |
| Side curtain airbags | 476 | 476 | |
| Sunroof | 723 | 723 | |
| Options (change) | 6,850 | 5,790 | 4,090 |
| Options (change) | 6,235 | 4,923 | 3,478 |
| Destination | 825 | 645 | 645 |
| Total Price | $42,175 | $36,635 | $37,250 |
| Total Invoice | $38,800 | $33,086 | $33,701 |
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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: $5,620 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,786 | |||
| Model Year | 2008 | 2006 | 2006 |
| Model | 3-Series | Explorer | Explorer |
| Trim | 328i | Eddie Bauer | Limited |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 230hp I6 | 210hp V6 | 210hp V6 |
| Transmission | M6 | A5 | A5 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 10 | 290, 7 | 290, 7 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 205/55-16 | 245/65-17 | 245/65-17 |
| Total Price | $42,175 | $36,635 | $37,250 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -80 | -80 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $42,175 | $36,555 | $37,170 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $615 |
| Total Invoice | $38,800 | $33,086 | $33,701 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -72 | -72 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $38,800 | $33,014 | $33,629 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $615 |
Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Ford Explorer
| Model Year | 2008 | 2006 | 2006 |
| Model | 3-Series | Explorer | Explorer |
| Trim | 328i | Eddie Bauer | Limited |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | 4dr 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 | |||
| Brake assist | $50 | ||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | |
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | ||
| Cargo Management | |||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | ||
| Cargo area partition net | $40 | ||
| Class II trailer hitch | $200 | $200 | |
| 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 | $100 | |
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | ||
| Residual heat | $50 | ||
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | |
| Exterior | |||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | $75 | |
| 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 | |||
| Aux input | $50 | ||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | ||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | |
| CD player | $125 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | ||
| Traffic information | $25 | ||
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | ||
| 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 | ||
| Floor mats | $75 | $75 | |
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | |
| 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 | ||
| Wood trim | $300 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||
| All-terrain tires | $0 | $0 | |
| Alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | |
| Polished alloy wheels | $350 | ||
| White-letter tires | $0 | $0 | |
| Total Value of Features | $4,270 | $4,350 | $4,350 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $80 | $80 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -72 | -72 |
Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Ford Explorer
| Model Year | 2008 | 2006 |
| Model | 3-Series | Explorer |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 108.7 in | 113.7 in |
| Length | 178.2 in | 193.4 in |
| Width | 71.5 in | 73.7 in |
| Height | 55.8 in | 72.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,463 lb. | 4,441 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 22.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.5 in | 39.8 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 55.4 in | 59.0 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 55.4 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.5 in | 42.4 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.0 in | 38.7 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 55.1 in | 58.9 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 55.5 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 34.6 in | 36.9 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 0.0 in | 37.4 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 0.0 in | 53.1 in |
| Row 3 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 45.3 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 0.0 in | 34.9 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 24.8 ft3 | 13.6 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 24.8 | 43.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 58.0 ft3 | 83.7 ft3 |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | No |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1950 | 68% |
| Total Not Requested | 900 | 32% |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
| Side curtain airbags | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Side curtain airbags | 350 | Yes |
| Rollover sensor | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 350 | 88% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 12% |
| Ultimate Convenience Group | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Power-adjustable pedals | 125 | No |
| Total Requested | 100 | 44% |
| Total Not Requested | 125 | 56% |
| Luxury Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Audio controls on steering wheel | 125 | Yes |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 1175 | 68% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 32% |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited
| Side curtain airbags | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Side curtain airbags | 350 | Yes |
| Rollover sensor | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 350 | 88% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 12% |
| Ultimate Convenience Group | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Power-adjustable pedals | 125 | No |
| Total Requested | 100 | 44% |
| Total Not Requested | 125 | 56% |
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