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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: $46,305

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $5,895

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,802

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $5,328

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132014
Model3-Series3-SeriesExplorer
Trim328i335iLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $36,850 $43,150 $38,100
Base Invoice $34,080 $39,880 $35,528
Navigation system 2,150 2,150  
Cold Weather Package 950 950  
Harman/Kardon 600W 16 speakers 875 875  
Steering-linked headlights 900    
Driver Assistance Plus 700 700  
Driver Assistance Package 1,900 1,900  
Premium Package 3,100 2,200  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550  
Rearview camera 400 400  
Semi-automated parking system 500 500  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,400 2,400  
Adaptive cruise control     1,150
Package 302A / 303A     4,565
Panoramic sunroof     1,595
Navigation system 1,955 1,955  
Cold Weather Package 865 865  
Harman/Kardon 600W 16 speakers 795 795  
Steering-linked headlights 820    
Driver Assistance Plus 635 635  
Driver Assistance Package 1,730 1,730  
Premium Package 2,820 2,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500  
Rearview camera 365 365  
Semi-automated parking system 455 455  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,185 2,185  
Adaptive cruise control     1,004
Package 302A / 303A     3,983
Panoramic sunroof     1,392
Options (change) 14,425 12,625 7,310
Options (change) 13,125 11,485 6,379
Destination 925 925 895
Total Price $52,200 $56,700 $46,305
Total Invoice $48,130 $52,290 $42,802

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,120
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,233
Model Year201320132014
Model3-Series3-SeriesExplorer
Trim328i335iLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine240hp I4300hp I6290hp V6
TransmissionM6T8T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16600, 16390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18255/50-20
Total Price$52,200$56,700$46,305
Adjustments for Features0-1,150-4,225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,200$55,550$42,080
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,350$0
Total Invoice$48,130$52,290$42,802
Adjustments for Features0-1,061-3,905
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,130$51,229$38,897
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,099$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201320132014
Model3-Series3-SeriesExplorer
Trim328i335iLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Power liftgate  $350
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity key  $250
Remote app$25$25 
Remote start  $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Around view cameras$500$500 
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Curve control  $50
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Safety key  $5
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Temporary spare tire  $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Trailer sway control  $25
Vehicle health reports  $0
Wide-view front camera$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo net  $40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Rear wiper  $175
Residual heat$50$50 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Regenerative braking$0$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Media drive$15$15 
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
SD Card slot  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Compass$0$0 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates  $100
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$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$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Total Value of Features$5,695$6,845$10,120
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,150$4,225
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,061-3,905

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20132014
Model3-SeriesExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.6 in112.6 in
Length182.5 in197.1 in
Width71.3 in78.9 in
Height56.3 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,361 lb.4,535 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in39.8 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 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.0 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
13.043.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.080.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested77576%
Total Not Requested24024%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras500No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested45036%
Total Not Requested80064%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested180073%
Total Not Requested65027%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested77576%
Total Not Requested24024%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras500No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested45036%
Total Not Requested80064%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested90058%
Total Not Requested65042%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 302A / 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested242554%
Total Not Requested205046%

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