BMW X3 BMW X3 2010 Ford Explorer Ford Explorer 2018

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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: $47,755

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $2,310

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,639

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $576

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102018
ModelX3Explorer
TrimxDrive30iLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $38,850 $42,090
Base Invoice $35,920 $40,196
Premium Package 3,750  
Sport Activity Package 1,400  
Obstacle detection, rear 750  
Cold Weather Package 1,000  
Xenon HID headlights 900  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Heated steering wheel 190  
Navigation system 1,800  
6-speed shiftable automatic 0  
AWD   2,150
Cargo mat   100
Cargo cover   130
Running boards   595
Panoramic sunroof   1,695
3.5L V6   0
Premium Package 3,415  
Sport Activity Package 1,275  
Obstacle detection, rear 685  
Cold Weather Package 910  
Xenon HID headlights 820  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Heated steering wheel 175  
Navigation system 1,640  
6-speed shiftable automatic 0  
AWD   2,054
Cargo mat   95
Cargo cover   124
Running boards   565
Panoramic sunroof   1,610
3.5L V6   0
Options (change) 10,340 4,670
Options (change) 9,420 4,448
Destination 875 995
Total Price $50,065 $47,755
Total Invoice $46,215 $45,639

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,005
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,063
Model Year20102018
ModelX3Explorer
TrimxDrive30iLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine260hp I6290hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18255/50-20
Total Price$50,065$47,755
Adjustments for Features0-4,695
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,065$43,060
Total Invoice$46,215$45,639
Adjustments for Features0-4,487
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,215$41,152

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20102018
ModelX3Explorer
TrimxDrive30iLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote climate control $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 
Curve control $50
Knee airbag, passenger $75
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
Wide-view front camera $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50 
Cargo organizer$100 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Ski sack$50 
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
Rear bumper protector $40
Skid plate (one)$50 
Tow hook(s), front $40
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Satellite radio $200
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 $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Headlight washers$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Trip computer $150
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Floor mats $75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Wood trim$300 
Total Value of Features$5,715$10,410
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,695
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,487

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20102018
ModelX3Explorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.1 in112.6 in
Length179.7 in198.3 in
Width73.0 in78.9 in
Height66.0 in70.0 in
Curb Weight4,067 lb.4,633 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.8 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.2 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.4 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 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
30.0 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
30.043.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.0 ft381.7 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 opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested265080%
Total Not Requested65020%
Sport Activity Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Deep-tinted rear windows275Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Running boards350Yes
235/50HR18 tires400No
Total Requested62561%
Total Not Requested40039%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Tow hook(s), front40No
Hill descent control250Yes
Terrain selector200No
Total Requested25051%
Total Not Requested24049%

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