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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: $50,565

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $3,360

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420212021
Model3-Series3-SeriesExplorerExplorer
Trim328i328dLimitedPlatinum
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $41,450 $42,950 $45,255 $52,730
Steering-linked headlights 900 900    
Navigation system 2,150 2,150    
Driver Assistance Package 950 950    
Premium Package 2,200 2,200    
Cold Weather Package 950 950    
Driver Assistance Plus 1,900 1,900    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550    
Auto-dimming headlights 250 250    
Semi-automated parking system 500 500    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,200 1,200    
Package 301A     2,240  
Panoramic sunroof     1,695  
Cargo cover     130 130
Steering-linked headlights 820 820    
Navigation system 1,955 1,955    
Driver Assistance Package 865 865    
Premium Package 2,000 2,000    
Cold Weather Package 865 865    
Driver Assistance Plus 1,730 1,730    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500    
Auto-dimming headlights 230 230    
Semi-automated parking system 455 455    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,090 1,090    
Package 301A     2,127  
Panoramic sunroof     1,610  
Cargo cover     124 124
Options (change) 11,550 11,550 4,065 130
Options (change) 10,510 10,510 3,861 124
Destination 925 925 1,245 1,245
Total Price $53,925 $55,425 $50,565 $54,105

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Explorer Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,885
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $48,377
Model Year2014201420212021
Model3-Series3-SeriesExplorerExplorer
Trim328i328dLimitedPlatinum
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp I4180hp I4 D300hp I4365hp V6
TransmissionT8T8A10T10
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9205, 9390, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17255/55-20275/45-21
Total Price$53,925$55,425$50,565$54,105
Adjustments for Features-1000-625-3,490
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,825$55,425$49,940$50,615
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,600$0$675

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2014201420212021
Model3-Series3-SeriesExplorerExplorer
Trim328i328dLimitedPlatinum
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300  
10-speed automatic  $1400 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1500
AWD$1700$1700  
RWD  $0$0
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
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  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Curve control  $50$50
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150  
Hill descent control$250$250 $250
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200$200
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200
Pedestrian detection$50$50  
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  
Cargo area partition net$40$40  
Class III trailer hitch   $250
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150  
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
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
Rear bumper protector  $40$40
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  
Handwriting recognition$200$200  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150  
Media drive$15$15  
S Voice support$0$0  
Satellite radio  $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250  
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0  
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Text dictation$50$50  
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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 
Launch control$100   
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 $100
Total Value of Features$9,245$9,145$9,770$12,635
Value of Feature Adjustments$100$0$625$3,490
Value of Feature Adjustments-920-63-88

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20142021
Model3-SeriesExplorer
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.6 in119.1 in
Length182.1 in198.8 in
Width71.3 in78.9 in
Height56.5 in69.9 in
Curb Weight3,546 lb.4,346 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.17.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in61.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in59.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in61.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in59.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 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
17.5 ft318.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
17.547.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.0 ft387.8 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
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
Total Requested72564%
Total Not Requested41536%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested155086%
Total Not Requested25014%
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
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested75052%
Total Not Requested70048%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

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 support0Yes
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
Total Requested72564%
Total Not Requested41536%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested155086%
Total Not Requested25014%
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
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested75052%
Total Not Requested70048%

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 headlights200Yes
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 Requested212575%
Total Not Requested70025%

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