BMW 3-Series BMW 3-Series 2019 Ford Explorer Ford Explorer 2013

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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: $48,685

Ford Explorer Sport   
Difference: $4,810

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,040

Ford Explorer Sport   
Difference: $5,385

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20192013
Model3-SeriesExplorer
Trim330iSport
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $45,000 $40,780
Base Invoice $42,530 $38,027
Luxury Design 0  
Navigation system 1,700  
Convenience Tier 850  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,200  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Leather seating surfaces 1,450  
Heated front seats 500  
Obstacle detection, rear 750  
Blind spot warning system 500  
Package 402A   4,130
Adaptive cruise control   1,150
Cargo cover   135
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Luxury Design 0  
Navigation system 1,565  
Convenience Tier 780  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,105  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505  
Leather seating surfaces 1,335  
Heated front seats 460  
Obstacle detection, rear 690  
Blind spot warning system 460  
Package 402A   3,604
Adaptive cruise control   1,004
Cargo cover   118
Panoramic sunroof   1,392
Options (change) 7,500 7,010
Options (change) 6,900 6,118
Destination 995 895
Total Price $53,495 $48,685
Total Invoice $50,425 $45,040

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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: $5,070
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,626
Model Year20192013
Model3-SeriesExplorer
Trim330iSport
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine248hp I4365hp V6
TransmissionT8T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/34 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17255/50-20
Total Price$53,495$48,685
Adjustments for Features0-260
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,495$48,425
Total Invoice$50,425$45,040
Adjustments for Features0-241
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,425$44,799

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20192013
Model3-SeriesExplorer
Trim330iSport
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power liftgate $350
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote app$25 
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Curve control $50
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Temporary spare tire $150
Terrain selector $200
Tires, run-flat$150 
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo area partition net$40 
Cargo net $40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear HVAC unit $400
Residual heat$50 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
App support$0 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Handwriting recognition$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Media drive$15 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
S Voice support$0 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Compass$0 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Stowable third row seats $600
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$9,260$9,520
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$260
Value of Feature Adjustments0-241

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20192013
Model3-SeriesExplorer
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.6 in112.6 in
Length182.0 in197.1 in
Width71.3 in78.9 in
Height56.3 in70.4 in
Curb Weight4,050 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 330i

Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rails250Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested72565%
Total Not Requested39035%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%

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 402A
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
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 Requested177555%
Total Not Requested142545%

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