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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: $54,180

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $25,315

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20212017
Model3-SeriesExplorer
TrimM3Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $69,900 $53,235
Full Merino Leather 2,650  
Driving Assistance Package 500  
Executive Package 4,100  
Sunroof 0  
Wood trim 0  
Apple CarPlay support 300  
Blind spot warning system 500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Full Merino Leather 2,435  
Driving Assistance Package 460  
Executive Package 3,770  
Sunroof 0  
Wood trim 0  
Apple CarPlay support 275  
Blind spot warning system 460  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505  
Options (change) 8,600 0
Options (change) 7,905 0
Destination 995 945
Total Price $79,495 $54,180

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Explorer Platinum
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: BMW 3-Series M3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $31,245
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $37,216
Model Year20212017
Model3-SeriesExplorer
TrimM3Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine473hp I6365hp V6
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/40-18255/50-20
Total Price$79,495$54,180
Adjustments for Features0-5,930
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$79,495$48,250

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20212017
Model3-SeriesExplorer
TrimM3Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Active noise reduction $0
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power liftgate $350
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote app$25 
Remote start $150
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 
Around view cameras$500 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Curve control $50
Hill descent control $250
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Temporary spare tire $150
Terrain selector $200
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo net $40
Class III trailer hitch $250
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails $250
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Residual heat$50 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0 
Sunroof$900 
Tow hook(s), front $40
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support $100
DVD-compatible player$0 
Handwriting recognition$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Media drive$15 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
S Voice support$0 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights $125
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Headlight washers$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights$1000 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Alloy wheels$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching$50 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$7,555$13,485
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,930
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,668

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See a complete comparison of BMW 3-Series vs. Ford Explorer features.

Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20212017
Model3-SeriesExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.2 in112.6 in
Length185.7 in198.3 in
Width71.9 in78.9 in
Height56.8 in70.0 in
Curb Weight3,590 lb.4,458 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.6 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.0 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in39.5 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 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		16.9 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		16.943.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		16.981.7 ft3

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See a complete comparison of BMW 3-Series vs. Ford Explorer specs.

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Full Merino Leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage450Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Total Requested1700136%
Total Not Requested-450-36%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Total Requested155065%
Total Not Requested85035%

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