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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: $46,950

BMW X3 3.0si   
Difference: $4,600

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720202020
ModelX3ExplorerExplorer
Trim3.0siLimitedPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $38,000 $48,380 $58,250
Premium Package 2,550    
Obstacle detection, rear 700    
Cold Weather Package 1,000    
Xenon HID headlights 800    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475    
Deep-tinted rear windows 350    
Navigation system 1,800    
HD radio 500    
Cargo mat   100 100
Cargo cover   130 130
Panoramic sunroof   1,695  
Premium Package 2,320    
Obstacle detection, rear 635    
Cold Weather Package 910    
Xenon HID headlights 730    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430    
Deep-tinted rear windows 320    
Navigation system 1,640    
HD radio 450    
Cargo mat   95 95
Cargo cover   124 124
Panoramic sunroof   1,610  
Options (change) 8,175 1,925 230
Options (change) 7,435 1,829 219
Destination 775 1,245 1,245
Total Price $46,950 $51,550 $59,725

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW X3 3.0si
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $760
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $41,971
Model Year200720202020
ModelX3ExplorerExplorer
Trim3.0siLimitedPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine260hp I6300hp I4365hp V6
TransmissionM6T10T10
DrivetrainAWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10390, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-17255/55-20255/55-20
Total Price$46,950$51,550$59,725
Adjustments for Features0-3,840-10,830
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,950$47,710$48,895
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,185

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200720202020
ModelX3ExplorerExplorer
Trim3.0siLimitedPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1500$1500
AWD$1700 $1700
RWD $0 
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Active noise reduction  $0
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power liftgate $350$350
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Remote climate control $25$25
Remote start $150$150
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Curve control $50$50
Forward collision warning  $200
Hill descent control$250 $250
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Terrain selector  $200
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Wide-view front camera $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50  
Cargo organizer$100  
Class III trailer hitch  $250
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Ski sack$50  
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175 $175
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Variable intermittent wipers $75 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Skid plate (one)$50  
Tow hook(s), front  $40
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Satellite radio $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 $75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Headlight washers$50  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Spotter mirror(s) $50 
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Floor mats $75$75
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power-stowing third row seats $1000$1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50$50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000
Wood trim$300 $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$5,565$9,405$16,395
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,840$10,830
Value of Feature Adjustments0-229-265

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20072020
ModelX3Explorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.1 in119.1 in
Length179.7 in198.8 in
Width73.0 in78.9 in
Height66.0 in69.9 in
Curb Weight4,013 lb.4,346 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.17.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.8 in61.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in59.2 in
Row 1 Legroom40.2 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.4 in61.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in59.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in39.0 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.9 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
30.0 ft318.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
30.047.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.0 ft387.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X3 3.0si

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested167586%
Total Not Requested27514%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%

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