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BMW 3-Series vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
BMW 3-Series vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $34,680 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer | ||||||
| Difference: $14,164 | ||||||
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| Model Year | 2021 | 2021 | 2021 | 2021 | 2008 | 2008 |
| Model | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | Explorer | Explorer |
| Trim | 330i | 330e | M340i | M3 | Eddie Bauer | Limited |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $41,250 | $44,550 | $54,700 | $69,900 | $29,245 | $32,395 |
| Navigation system | 1,700 | 1,700 | 1,700 | 1,995 | 1,995 | |
| Convenience Tier | 1,750 | 1,750 | ||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | 550 | 550 | 550 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 750 | 750 | 750 | 750 | 295 | |
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,450 | 1,450 | 1,450 | 950 | ||
| Heated front seats | 500 | 500 | 500 | |||
| Shadow Sport Design | 600 | |||||
| Sunroof | 0 | |||||
| Wood trim | 0 | |||||
| Sun and Sirius Package | 560 | 560 | ||||
| Luxury Package | 1,290 | |||||
| Audiophile Package | 510 | |||||
| Navigation system | 1,565 | 1,565 | 1,565 | 1,696 | 1,696 | |
| Convenience Tier | 1,610 | 1,610 | ||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 505 | 505 | 505 | 505 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 690 | 690 | 690 | 690 | 251 | |
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,335 | 1,335 | 1,335 | 875 | ||
| Heated front seats | 460 | 460 | 460 | |||
| Shadow Sport Design | 550 | |||||
| Sunroof | 0 | |||||
| Wood trim | 0 | |||||
| Sun and Sirius Package | 476 | 476 | ||||
| Luxury Package | 1,097 | |||||
| Audiophile Package | 433 | |||||
| Options (change) | 6,700 | 7,300 | 4,950 | 2,250 | 4,650 | 2,555 |
| Options (change) | 6,165 | 6,715 | 4,555 | 2,070 | 3,953 | 2,172 |
| Destination | 995 | 995 | 995 | 995 | 785 | 785 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | -4,001 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Price | $48,945 | $48,844 | $60,645 | $73,145 | $34,680 | $35,735 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Ford Explorer
| Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer | ||||||
| Lowest Adjusted Invoice: BMW 3-Series M3 | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,009 | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,077 | ||||||
| Model Year | 2021 | 2021 | 2021 | 2021 | 2008 | 2008 |
| Model | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | Explorer | Explorer |
| Trim | 330i | 330e | M340i | M3 | Eddie Bauer | Limited |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 255hp I4 | 180hp I4 PiH | 382hp I6 H | 473hp I6 | 210hp V6 | 210hp V6 |
| Transmission | T8 | T8 | T8 | M6 | A5 | A5 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 205, 9 | 205, 9 | 600, 16 | 600, 16 | 190, 7 | 190, 7 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/45-18 | 225/45-18 | 225/45-18 | 275/40-18 | 245/65-17 | 235/65-18 |
| Total Price | $48,945 | $48,844 | $60,645 | $73,145 | $34,680 | $35,735 |
| Adjustments for Features | -3,030 | -3,155 | -3,280 | -3,130 | 0 | -250 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $45,915 | $45,689 | $57,365 | $70,015 | $34,680 | $35,485 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $226 | $0 | $11,676 | $24,326 | $0 | $805 |
Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Ford Explorer
| Model Year | 2021 | 2021 | 2021 | 2021 | 2008 | 2008 |
| Model | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | Explorer | Explorer |
| Trim | 330i | 330e | M340i | M3 | Eddie Bauer | Limited |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | $1300 | $1300 | |||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | |||||
| 5-speed automatic | $900 | $900 | ||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | ||||||
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | $125 | ||||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Tilt steering wheel, manual | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Brake assist | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Full-size spare tire | $225 | $225 | ||||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Cargo Management | ||||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Class II trailer hitch | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Liftglass or two-piece tailgate | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Roof rails | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Trailering equipment (4 wire) | $125 | $125 | ||||
| Climate Control | ||||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Interior air filter | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | ||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Rear wiper | $175 | $175 | ||||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Drivetrain | ||||||
| Active rear differential | $500 | |||||
| Engine / Motor | ||||||
| 3.5 kW onboard charger | $0 | |||||
| 8 kWh battery pack | $0 | |||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Regenerative braking | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Exterior | ||||||
| Black exterior trim (optional) | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | |||||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | ||||
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | $0 | |||||
| Rear bumper protector | $40 | $40 | ||||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | |||||
| Running boards | $350 | $350 | ||||
| Sport rocker panels (optional) | $0 | |||||
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Infotainment | ||||||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| App support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | ||||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| S Voice support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Siri Eyes Free support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Large energy flow and fuel economy display | $25 | |||||
| LED headlights | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | ||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | |||||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Chrome-clad alloy wheels | $600 | |||||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Performance steering system (optional) | $0 | |||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | ||||
| White-letter tires | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Transmission | ||||||
| Downshift rev matching | $50 | |||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | |||||
| Total Value of Features | $7,520 | $7,645 | $7,770 | $7,620 | $4,490 | $4,740 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $3,030 | $3,155 | $3,280 | $3,130 | $0 | $250 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -443 | -240 | -300 | -131 | 0 | -232 |
Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Ford Explorer
| Model Year | 2021 | 2008 |
| Model | 3-Series | Explorer |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 112.2 in | 113.7 in |
| Length | 185.7 in | 193.4 in |
| Width | 71.9 in | 73.7 in |
| Height | 56.8 in | 72.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,590 lb. | 4,441 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.6 gal. | 22.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.7 in | 39.8 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 56.0 in | 59.0 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 55.4 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.0 in | 42.4 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.6 in | 38.7 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 54.6 in | 58.9 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 55.5 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 35.2 in | 36.9 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 0.0 in | 37.4 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 0.0 in | 53.1 in |
| Row 3 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 45.3 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 0.0 in | 34.9 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 16.9 ft3 | 13.6 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 16.9 | 43.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 16.9 | 83.7 ft3 |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Siri Eyes Free support | 0 | No |
| S Voice support | 0 | No |
| 4G LTE connectivity | 0 | No |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 700 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 415 | 37% |
| Convenience Tier | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | No |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 50% |
| Total Not Requested | 900 | 50% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330e
| Shadow Sport Design | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 225/45VR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Black exterior trim (optional) | 0 | No |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 58% |
| Total Not Requested | 650 | 42% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Siri Eyes Free support | 0 | No |
| S Voice support | 0 | No |
| 4G LTE connectivity | 0 | No |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 700 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 415 | 37% |
| Convenience Tier | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | No |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 50% |
| Total Not Requested | 900 | 50% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M340i
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Siri Eyes Free support | 0 | No |
| S Voice support | 0 | No |
| 4G LTE connectivity | 0 | No |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 700 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 415 | 37% |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 675 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Sun and Sirius Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1100 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Luxury Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power-adjustable pedals | 125 | No |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1150 | 90% |
| Total Not Requested | 125 | 10% |
| Audiophile Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 100% |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 675 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Sun and Sirius Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1100 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
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