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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: $34,395

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $6,605

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,092

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $5,678

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082010
ModelX3Explorer
Trim3.0siXLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $38,600 $29,280
Base Invoice $35,510 $27,404
Telematics service, such as OnStar 750  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475  
Deep-tinted rear windows 350  
6-speed shiftable automatic 0  
4.6L V8   1,310
SYNC and Sirius Package   670
AWD   2,320
Telematics service, such as OnStar 685  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430  
Deep-tinted rear windows 320  
6-speed shiftable automatic 0  
4.6L V8   1,192
SYNC and Sirius Package   569
AWD   2,112
Options (change) 1,575 4,300
Options (change) 1,435 3,873
Destination 825 815
Total Price $41,000 $34,395
Total Invoice $37,770 $32,092

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,955
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,237
Model Year20082010
ModelX3Explorer
Trim3.0siXLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine260hp I6292hp V8
TransmissionT6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 1080, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-17235/70-16
Total Price$41,000$34,395
Adjustments for Features-2,6500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,350$34,395
Total Invoice$37,770$32,092
Adjustments for Features-2,4410
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,329$32,092

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082010
ModelX3Explorer
Trim3.0siXLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist$50 
Full-size spare tire $225
Hill descent control$250 
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Temporary spare tire$150 
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50 
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo organizer$100 
Class II trailer hitch $200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rack $300
Roof rails$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Interior air filter$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler$200 
Skid plate (one)$50 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Satellite radio $200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for audio system $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights$125 
Heated mirrors$25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Floor mats $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
White-letter tires $0
Total Value of Features$7,445$4,795
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,650$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,4410

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082010
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
Ford Explorer XLT

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%
SYNC and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Satellite radio200No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25Yes
Total Requested12521%
Total Not Requested47579%

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