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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: $52,475

BMW X3 xDrive35i   
Difference: $2,690

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,450

BMW X3 xDrive35i   
Difference: $4,276

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112018
ModelX3Explorer
TrimxDrive35iPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $41,050 $53,940
Base Invoice $37,965 $51,512
Navigation system 2,150  
Premium Package 3,450  
Obstacle detection, rear 750  
Cold Weather Package 1,150  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Proximity key 500  
Roof rails 250  
Power liftgate 500  
App support 250  
Rearview camera 400  
Auto-dimming headlights 250  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350  
Cargo mat   100
Cargo cover   130
Navigation system 1,955  
Premium Package 3,140  
Obstacle detection, rear 685  
Cold Weather Package 1,045  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Proximity key 455  
Roof rails 230  
Power liftgate 455  
App support 230  
Rearview camera 365  
Auto-dimming headlights 230  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320  
Cargo mat   95
Cargo cover   124
Options (change) 10,550 230
Options (change) 9,610 219
Destination 875 995
Total Price $52,475 $55,165
Total Invoice $48,450 $52,726

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,965
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,041
Model Year20112018
ModelX3Explorer
TrimxDrive35iPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine300hp I6365hp V6
TransmissionT8T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18255/50-20
Total Price$52,475$55,165
Adjustments for Features0-7,655
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,475$47,510
Total Invoice$48,450$52,726
Adjustments for Features0-7,317
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,450$45,409

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20112018
ModelX3Explorer
TrimxDrive35iPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Active noise reduction $0
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote climate control $25
Remote start $150
Semi-automated parking system $500
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 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Curve control $50
Forward collision warning $200
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Temporary spare tire $150
Terrain selector $200
Tires, run-flat$150 
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Wide-view front camera $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50 
Class III trailer hitch $250
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear HVAC unit $400
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Rear bumper protector $40
Tow hook(s), front $40
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
Media drive$15 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass $0
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 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Floor mats $75
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
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$5,855$13,510
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,655
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,317

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20112018
ModelX3Explorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.6 in112.6 in
Length183.0 in198.3 in
Width74.1 in78.9 in
Height65.4 in70.0 in
Curb Weight4,222 lb.4,890 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom39.9 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 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
27.6 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
27.643.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.3 ft381.7 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, large15No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested80079%
Total Not Requested21521%
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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested281594%
Total Not Requested1756%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%

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