BMW 3-Series BMW 3-Series 2014 Ford Explorer Ford Explorer 2014

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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: $49,580

Ford Explorer Sport   
Difference: $345

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,875

Ford Explorer Sport   
Difference: $230

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142014
Model3-Series3-SeriesExplorer
Trim328i328dSport
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $41,450 $42,950 $41,675
Base Invoice $38,315 $39,695 $38,862
Driver Assistance Package 950 950  
Navigation system 2,150 2,150  
Premium Package 2,200 2,200  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,200 1,200  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550  
Heated front seats 500 500  
Package 401A     4,130
Adaptive cruise control     1,150
Cargo cover     135
Panoramic sunroof     1,595
Driver Assistance Package 865 865  
Navigation system 1,955 1,955  
Premium Package 2,000 2,000  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,090 1,090  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500  
Heated front seats 455 455  
Package 401A     3,604
Adaptive cruise control     1,004
Cargo cover     118
Panoramic sunroof     1,392
Options (change) 7,550 7,550 7,010
Options (change) 6,865 6,865 6,118
Destination 925 925 895
Total Price $49,925 $51,425 $49,580
Total Invoice $46,105 $47,485 $45,875

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,305
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,044
Model Year201420142014
Model3-Series3-SeriesExplorer
Trim328i328dSport
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine240hp I4180hp I4 D365hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/31 MPG21/31 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9205, 9390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17255/50-20
Total Price$49,925$51,425$49,580
Adjustments for Features-1000-2,060
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,825$51,425$47,520
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,600$0
Total Invoice$46,105$47,485$45,875
Adjustments for Features-920-1,906
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,013$47,485$43,969
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,472$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201420142014
Model3-Series3-SeriesExplorer
Trim328i328dSport
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
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
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 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Curve control  $50
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rollover sensor  $50
Safety key  $5
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Temporary spare tire  $150
Terrain selector  $200
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Trailer sway control  $25
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo area partition net$40$40 
Cargo net  $40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Residual heat$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Regenerative braking$0$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
Media drive$15$15 
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25
S Voice support$0$0 
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
SD Card slot  $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Text dictation$50$50 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Compass$0$0 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
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
Stowable third row seats  $600
Wood trim$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100  
Total Value of Features$7,985$7,885$9,945
Value of Feature Adjustments$100$0$2,060
Value of Feature Adjustments-920-1,906

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20142014
Model3-SeriesExplorer
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.6 in112.6 in
Length182.1 in197.1 in
Width71.3 in78.9 in
Height56.5 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,895 lb.4,921 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 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 Headroom38.3 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 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
17.5 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
17.543.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.0 ft380.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested72564%
Total Not Requested41536%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Total Requested115064%
Total Not Requested65036%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested72564%
Total Not Requested41536%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Total Requested115064%
Total Not Requested65036%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Total Requested157549%
Total Not Requested162551%

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