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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: $47,020

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $5,430

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,928

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $3,432

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320182018
Model3-Series3-SeriesExplorerExplorer
Trim328i335iLimitedPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $36,850 $43,150 $42,090 $53,940
Base Invoice $34,080 $39,880 $40,196 $51,512
Premium Package 3,100 2,200    
Navigation system 2,150 2,150    
Harman/Kardon 600W 16 speakers 875 875    
Driver Assistance Package 1,900 1,900    
Cold Weather Package 950 950    
Driver Assistance Plus 700 700    
Steering-linked headlights 900      
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,400 2,400    
Semi-automated parking system 500 500    
App support 250 250    
Rearview camera 400 400    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550    
Package 301A     2,240  
Panoramic sunroof     1,695  
Premium Package 2,820 2,000    
Navigation system 1,955 1,955    
Harman/Kardon 600W 16 speakers 795 795    
Driver Assistance Package 1,730 1,730    
Cold Weather Package 865 865    
Driver Assistance Plus 635 635    
Steering-linked headlights 820      
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,185 2,185    
Semi-automated parking system 455 455    
App support 230 230    
Rearview camera 365 365    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500    
Package 301A     2,127  
Panoramic sunroof     1,610  
Options (change) 14,675 12,875 3,935 0
Options (change) 13,355 11,715 3,737 0
Destination 925 925 995 995
Total Price $52,450 $56,950 $47,020 $54,935
Total Invoice $48,360 $52,520 $44,928 $52,507

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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: $10,620
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,391
Model Year2013201320182018
Model3-Series3-SeriesExplorerExplorer
Trim328i335iLimitedPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp I4300hp I6280hp I4365hp V6
TransmissionM6T8T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16600, 16390, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$52,450$56,950$47,020$54,935
Adjustments for Features0-1,150-5,190-9,655
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,450$55,800$41,830$45,280
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,350$0$3,450
Total Invoice$48,360$52,520$44,928$52,507
Adjustments for Features0-1,061-4,959-9,228
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,360$51,459$39,969$43,279
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,099$0$3,310

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2013201320182018
Model3-Series3-SeriesExplorerExplorer
Trim328i335iLimitedPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100
Active noise reduction   $0
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850  
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Power liftgate  $350$350
Power-adjustable pedals   $125
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote climate control  $25$25
Remote start  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Around view cameras$500$500  
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Curve control  $50$50
Hill descent control   $250
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200$200
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Safety key  $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Terrain selector   $200
Tires, run-flat$150$150  
Trailer sway control  $25$25
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Class III trailer hitch   $250
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Roof rails  $250$250
Trailering equipment (7 wire)   $150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Rear HVAC unit  $400$400
Rear wiper  $175$175
Residual heat$50$50  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Regenerative braking$0$0  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Rear bumper protector  $40$40
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Sunroof$900$900  
Tow hook(s), front   $40
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0
Android Auto support  $100$100
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
Media drive$15$15  
Satellite radio  $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Traffic information$25$25  
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Headlight washers$50$50  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Door sill trim plates  $100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Leather door panel trim   $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Massage, driver seat  $100$100
Massage, passenger seat  $100$100
Power-stowing third row seats  $1000$1000
Tailgating position, third row seats  $50$50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000
Wood trim$300$300 $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$5,880$7,030$11,270$15,735
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,150$5,190$9,655
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,061-4,959-9,228

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20132018
Model3-SeriesExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.6 in112.6 in
Length182.5 in198.3 in
Width71.3 in78.9 in
Height56.3 in70.0 in
Curb Weight3,361 lb.4,458 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in39.5 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 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.0 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
13.043.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.081.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested220090%
Total Not Requested25010%
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 app25Yes
Total Requested80079%
Total Not Requested21521%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras500No
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Total Requested75060%
Total Not Requested50040%
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%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested130084%
Total Not Requested25016%
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 app25Yes
Total Requested80079%
Total Not Requested21521%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras500No
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Total Requested75060%
Total Not Requested50040%
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%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Inflatable rear seat belts200No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Total Requested192568%
Total Not Requested90032%

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