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BMW X3 vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW X3 vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,685

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $7,465

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,072

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $6,463

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072007
ModelX3ExplorerExplorer
Trim3.0siEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $38,000 $28,370 $31,115
Base Invoice $34,960 $26,790 $29,361
Premium Package 2,550    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475    
Deep-tinted rear windows 350    
Obstacle detection, rear 700 255  
Heated front seats 500    
Navigation system 1,800 1,995 1,995
6-speed shiftable automatic 0    
Luxury Package   1,450  
Ultimate Convenience Group   350 350
4.6L V8   1,295 1,295
Sunroof   850 850
Cargo cover   90 90
4WD w/low range   2,295 2,295
Premium Package 2,320    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430    
Deep-tinted rear windows 320    
Obstacle detection, rear 635 217  
Heated front seats 455    
Navigation system 1,640 1,696 1,696
6-speed shiftable automatic 0    
Luxury Package   1,232  
Ultimate Convenience Group   298 298
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
Sunroof   723 723
Cargo cover   77 77
4WD w/low range   2,112 2,112
Options (change) 6,375 8,580 6,875
Options (change) 5,800 7,547 6,098
Destination 775 735 735
Total Price $45,150 $37,685 $38,725
Total Invoice $41,535 $35,072 $36,194

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,695
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,755
Model Year200720072007
ModelX3ExplorerExplorer
Trim3.0siEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine260hp I6292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT6A6A6
DrivetrainAWD4WD w/4L4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG14/20 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-17245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$45,150$37,685$38,725
Adjustments for Features-77000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,380$37,685$38,725
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,040
Total Invoice$41,535$35,072$36,194
Adjustments for Features-70800
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,827$35,072$36,194
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,122

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200720072007
ModelX3ExplorerExplorer
Trim3.0siEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
AWD$1700  
4WD w/low range $2200$2200
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Brake assist$50  
Hill descent control$250  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50  
Cargo mat$40  
Cargo organizer$100  
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Interior air filter$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear spoiler$200  
Running boards $350$350
Skid plate (one)$50  
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
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  
Floor mats $75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Wood trim$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
White-letter tires $0$0
Total Value of Features$7,120$6,350$6,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$770$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-70800

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20072007
ModelX3Explorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.1 in113.7 in
Length179.7 in193.4 in
Width73.0 in73.7 in
Height66.0 in72.8 in
Curb Weight4,067 lb.4,706 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.8 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom40.2 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.4 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 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
30.0 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
30.043.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.0 ft383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X3 3.0si

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested115059%
Total Not Requested80041%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested105061%
Total Not Requested67539%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
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%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
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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