BMW 3-Series BMW 3-Series 2019 Ford Explorer Ford Explorer 2010

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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: $34,395

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $13,000

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,092

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $12,718

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20192010
Model3-SeriesExplorer
Trim330iXLT
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $45,000 $29,280
Base Invoice $42,530 $27,404
Luxury Design 0  
Convenience Tier 850  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
SYNC and Sirius Package   670
4.6L V8   1,310
AWD   2,320
Luxury Design 0  
Convenience Tier 780  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505  
SYNC and Sirius Package   569
4.6L V8   1,192
AWD   2,112
Options (change) 1,400 4,300
Options (change) 1,285 3,873
Destination 995 815
Total Price $47,395 $34,395
Total Invoice $44,810 $32,092

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,350
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,431
Model Year20192010
Model3-SeriesExplorer
Trim330iXLT
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine248hp I4292hp V8
TransmissionT8A6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/34 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 980, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17235/70-16
Total Price$47,395$34,395
Adjustments for Features-6,6500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,745$34,395
Total Invoice$44,810$32,092
Adjustments for Features-6,2870
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,523$32,092

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20192010
Model3-SeriesExplorer
Trim330iXLT
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Proximity key$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist$50 
Full-size spare tire $225
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Tires, run-flat$150 
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo area partition net$40 
Class II trailer hitch $200
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rack $300
Roof rails$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Interior air filter$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Residual heat$50 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler$200 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
App support$0 
HD radio$50 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for audio system $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Automatic headlights$125 
Compass$0 
Heated mirrors$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights$1000 
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 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
White-letter tires $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$11,370$4,720
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,650$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,2870

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20192010
Model3-SeriesExplorer
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.6 in113.7 in
Length182.0 in193.4 in
Width71.3 in73.7 in
Height56.3 in72.8 in
Curb Weight4,050 lb.4,706 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 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
17.5 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
17.543.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.0 ft383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rails250Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25No
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25091%
Total Not Requested259%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

SYNC and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested52588%
Total Not Requested7512%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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