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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: $54,045

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $1,950

Lowest Total Invoice: $51,656

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $4

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132016
ModelX3Explorer
TrimxDrive35iPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $43,950 $52,970
Base Invoice $40,615 $50,587
Obstacle detection, rear 750  
Premium Package 3,450  
Navigation system 2,150  
Driver Assistance Package 2,100  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Roof rails 250  
Rearview camera 400  
Heated second row seats 450  
Cold Weather Package 700  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350  
Cargo cover   130
Obstacle detection, rear 685  
Premium Package 3,140  
Navigation system 1,955  
Driver Assistance Package 1,910  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Roof rails 230  
Rearview camera 365  
Heated second row seats 410  
Cold Weather Package 635  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320  
Cargo cover   124
Options (change) 11,150 130
Options (change) 10,150 124
Destination 895 945
Total Price $55,995 $54,045
Total Invoice $51,660 $51,656

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,025
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,810
Model Year20132016
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$55,995$54,045
Adjustments for Features0-6,075
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,995$47,970
Total Invoice$51,660$51,656
Adjustments for Features0-5,806
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,660$45,850

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20132016
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 app$25 
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
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
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $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 
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo net $40
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 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Tow hook(s), front $40
Infotainment 
Media drive$15 
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass $0
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
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 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,760$12,835
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,075
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,806

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20132016
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

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
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 mat40No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested182584%
Total Not Requested34016%
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 app25No
Total Requested77576%
Total Not Requested24024%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%
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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