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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: $34,770

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $9,925

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,088

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $9,222

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220082008
Model3-SeriesExplorerExplorer
Trim328iEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,500 $29,245 $32,395
Base Invoice $34,680 $27,273 $30,178
Premium Package 1,900    
Navigation system 2,150 1,995 1,995
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350    
Heated front seats 500    
Obstacle detection, rear 750 295  
Roof rails 100    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550    
Sun and Sirius Package   560 560
Luxury Package   1,290  
Audiophile Package   510  
Cargo cover   90 90
Premium Package 1,730    
Navigation system 1,955 1,696 1,696
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320    
Heated front seats 455    
Obstacle detection, rear 685 251  
Roof rails 90    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500    
Sun and Sirius Package   476 476
Luxury Package   1,097  
Audiophile Package   433  
Cargo cover   77 77
Options (change) 6,300 4,740 2,645
Options (change) 5,735 4,030 2,249
Destination 895 785 785
Total Price $44,695 $34,770 $35,825
Total Invoice $41,310 $32,088 $33,212

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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: $9,805
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,111
Model Year201220082008
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)180, 8190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$44,695$34,770$35,825
Adjustments for Features-1200-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,575$34,770$35,575
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$805
Total Invoice$41,310$32,088$33,212
Adjustments for Features-1110-232
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,199$32,088$32,980
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$892

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201220082008
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 app$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Brake assist$50  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Obstacle detection, front$150  
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 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
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 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Running boards $350$350
Sunroof $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player$0  
HD radio$50  
iPod integration$100  
Media drive$15  
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic information$25  
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
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 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600
White-letter tires $0$0
Total Value of Features$4,885$4,765$5,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$120$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-1110-232

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See a complete comparison of BMW 3-Series vs. Ford Explorer features.

Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20122008
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 Headroom37.4 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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See a complete comparison of BMW 3-Series vs. Ford Explorer specs.

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested105064%
Total Not Requested60036%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested82574%
Total Not Requested29026%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested115090%
Total Not Requested12510%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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