BMW 3-Series BMW 3-Series 2008 Ford Explorer Ford Explorer 2021

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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: $44,820

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $7,250

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082021
Model3-SeriesExplorer
Trim328iST
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $34,500 $49,000
Premium Package 3,350  
Navigation system 2,100  
Steering-linked headlights 800  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595  
iPod integration 400  
Heated front seats 500  
Proximity key 500  
Obstacle detection, rear 350  
HD radio 350  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Cargo cover   130
Panoramic sunroof   1,695
Premium Package 3,050  
Navigation system 1,910  
Steering-linked headlights 730  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540  
iPod integration 365  
Heated front seats 455  
Proximity key 455  
Obstacle detection, rear 320  
HD radio 315  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Cargo cover   124
Panoramic sunroof   1,610
Options (change) 9,495 1,825
Options (change) 8,640 1,734
Destination 825 1,245
Total Price $44,820 $52,070

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer ST
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $38,642
Model Year20082021
Model3-SeriesExplorer
Trim328iST
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine230hp I6400hp V6
TransmissionM6T10
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/20 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16255/55-20
Total Price$44,820$52,070
Adjustments for Features0-7,265
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,820$44,805

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082021
Model3-SeriesExplorer
Trim328iST
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1500
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power liftgate $350
Remote app $25
Remote climate control $25
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Curve control $50
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Temporary spare tire $150
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 
Class III trailer hitch $250
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear HVAC unit $400
Residual heat$50 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0
Black grille (optional) $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear bumper protector $40
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
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
iPod integration$100 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats $75
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat$200 
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
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,095$11,360
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,265
Value of Feature Adjustments0-416

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082021
Model3-SeriesExplorer
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.7 in119.1 in
Length178.2 in198.8 in
Width71.5 in78.9 in
Height55.8 in69.9 in
Curb Weight3,815 lb.4,701 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.17.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in61.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in59.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in61.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in59.1 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in39.0 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.9 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.8 ft318.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
24.847.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
58.0 ft387.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-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 seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested185065%
Total Not Requested100035%

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