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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: $53,145

BMW X3 xDrive35i   
Difference: $6,580

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122020
ModelX3Explorer
TrimxDrive35iPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $42,700 $58,250
Premium Package 3,450  
Navigation system 2,150  
Obstacle detection, rear 750  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Heated second row seats 450  
Cold Weather Package 700  
Auto-dimming headlights 250  
Roof rails 250  
Rearview camera 400  
App support 250  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350  
Cargo mat   100
Cargo cover   130
Premium Package 3,140  
Navigation system 1,955  
Obstacle detection, rear 685  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Heated second row seats 410  
Cold Weather Package 635  
Auto-dimming headlights 230  
Roof rails 230  
Rearview camera 365  
App support 230  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320  
Cargo mat   95
Cargo cover   124
Options (change) 9,550 230
Options (change) 8,700 219
Destination 895 1,245
Total Price $53,145 $59,725

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,275
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $47,789
Model Year20122020
ModelX3Explorer
TrimxDrive35iPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine300hp I6365hp V6
TransmissionT8T10
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18255/55-20
Total Price$53,145$59,725
Adjustments for Features0-7,855
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,145$51,870

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20122020
ModelX3Explorer
TrimxDrive35iPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1500
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
Sunshades, second row$125 
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
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$5,980$13,835
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,855
Value of Feature Adjustments0-193

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20122020
ModelX3Explorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.6 in119.1 in
Length183.0 in198.8 in
Width74.1 in78.9 in
Height65.4 in69.9 in
Curb Weight4,222 lb.4,727 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.17.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in61.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in59.2 in
Row 1 Legroom39.9 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in61.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in59.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in39.0 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.9 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.6 ft318.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
27.647.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.3 ft387.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

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
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Sunshades, second row125No
Power liftgate350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested221588%
Total Not Requested30012%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested80079%
Total Not Requested21521%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%

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