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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: $41,735

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $8,380

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,263

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $8,037

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120092009
ModelX3ExplorerExplorer
TrimxDrive35iEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $41,050 $31,615 $35,550
Base Invoice $37,965 $29,319 $32,901
Navigation system 2,150 2,505 1,995
Premium Package 3,450    
Roof rails 250    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550    
Obstacle detection, rear 750    
Heated front seats 500    
Heated steering wheel 190    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350    
Convenience Package   995  
4.6L V8   1,310 1,310
Sunroof   850 850
AWD   2,320 2,320
255/50R20   1,325 630
Navigation system 1,955 2,129 1,696
Premium Package 3,140    
Roof rails 230    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500    
Obstacle detection, rear 685    
Heated front seats 455    
Heated steering wheel 175    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320    
Convenience Package   846  
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
Sunroof   723 723
AWD   2,112 2,112
255/50R20   1,127 536
Options (change) 8,190 9,305 7,105
Options (change) 7,460 8,129 6,259
Destination 875 815 815
Total Price $50,115 $41,735 $43,470
Total Invoice $46,300 $38,263 $39,975

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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: $5,625
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,492
Model Year201120092009
ModelX3ExplorerExplorer
TrimxDrive35iEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine300hp I6292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT8A6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG13/19 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$50,115$41,735$43,470
Adjustments for Features-2,7550-1,500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,360$41,735$41,970
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$235
Total Invoice$46,300$38,263$39,975
Adjustments for Features-2,5450-1,379
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,755$38,263$38,596
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$333

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201120092009
ModelX3ExplorerExplorer
TrimxDrive35iEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100  
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Remote app$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Brake assist$50  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Hill descent control$250  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Tires, run-flat$150  
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50  
Cargo cover$75$75 
Cargo mat$40  
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Roof rack $300$300
Roof rails$250  
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Interior air filter$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents $100 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 $150
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking$0  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Rear spoiler$200  
Running boards $350$350
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio$50  
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Compass $0$0
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 $50
Floor mats $75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
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$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power-folding third row seats  $1000
Wood trim$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Polished alloy wheels $350$350
Total Value of Features$9,220$6,465$7,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,755$0$1,500
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,5450-1,379

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20112009
ModelX3Explorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.6 in113.7 in
Length183.0 in193.4 in
Width74.1 in73.7 in
Height65.4 in72.8 in
Curb Weight4,222 lb.4,706 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom39.9 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 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
27.6 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
27.643.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.3 ft383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested76575%
Total Not Requested25025%
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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Cargo mat40No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested115038%
Total Not Requested184062%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested120091%
Total Not Requested1259%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested69065%
Total Not Requested37535%
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

255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels-250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested69097%
Total Not Requested253%
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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