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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: $44,200

Ford Explorer Sport   
Difference: $3,075

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,126

Ford Explorer Sport   
Difference: $2,364

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092013
ModelX3Explorer
TrimxDrive30iSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $39,400 $40,780
Base Invoice $36,250 $38,027
Premium Package 2,800  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
HD radio 350  
Heated front seats 500  
Obstacle detection, rear 700  
Deep-tinted rear windows 350  
Navigation system 1,800 795
6-speed shiftable automatic 0  
Cargo cover   135
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Premium Package 2,550  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
HD radio 315  
Heated front seats 455  
Obstacle detection, rear 635  
Deep-tinted rear windows 320  
Navigation system 1,640 694
6-speed shiftable automatic 0  
Cargo cover   118
Panoramic sunroof   1,392
Options (change) 7,050 2,525
Options (change) 6,415 2,204
Destination 825 895
Total Price $47,275 $44,200
Total Invoice $43,490 $41,126

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,825
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,992
Model Year20092013
ModelX3Explorer
TrimxDrive30iSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine260hp I6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-17255/50-20
Total Price$47,275$44,200
Adjustments for Features0-1,750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,275$42,450
Total Invoice$43,490$41,126
Adjustments for Features0-1,628
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,490$39,498

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092013
ModelX3Explorer
TrimxDrive30iSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Curve control $50
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Terrain selector $200
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50 
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo net $40
Cargo organizer$100 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Skid plate (one)$50 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
Satellite radio $200
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass$0 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Floor mats $75
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Stowable third row seats $600
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,870$7,620
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,750
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,628

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092013
ModelX3Explorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.1 in112.6 in
Length179.7 in197.1 in
Width73.0 in78.9 in
Height66.0 in70.4 in
Curb Weight4,067 lb.4,921 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.8 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.2 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.4 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in39.8 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 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
30.0 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
30.043.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.0 ft380.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive30i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested115055%
Total Not Requested95045%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%

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