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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: $39,430

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $15,115

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,267

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $15,168

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720082008
ModelX3ExplorerExplorer
TrimxDrive35iEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $48,950 $29,245 $32,395
Base Invoice $46,205 $27,273 $30,178
Navigation system 1,950 1,995 1,995
Text dictation 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700    
Leather seating surfaces 1,450    
Heated front seats 500    
Sun and Sirius Package   560 560
Luxury Package   1,290  
Audiophile Package   510  
4.6L V8   1,310 1,310
Cargo cover   90 90
AWD   2,320 2,325
255/50R20   1,325 630
Navigation system 1,795 1,696 1,696
Text dictation 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 645    
Leather seating surfaces 1,335    
Heated front seats 460    
Sun and Sirius Package   476 476
Luxury Package   1,097  
Audiophile Package   433  
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
Cargo cover   77 77
AWD   2,111 2,117
255/50R20   1,127 536
Options (change) 4,600 9,400 6,910
Options (change) 4,235 8,209 6,094
Destination 995 785 785
Total Price $54,545 $39,430 $40,090
Total Invoice $51,435 $36,267 $37,057

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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: $10,845
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,141
Model Year201720082008
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)600, 16190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$54,545$39,430$40,090
Adjustments for Features-4,2700-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,275$39,430$39,840
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$410
Total Invoice$51,435$36,267$37,057
Adjustments for Features-4,0270-231
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,408$36,267$36,826
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$559

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201720082008
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 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100  
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power liftgate$350  
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Proximity key$250  
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Brake assist$50  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Hill descent control$250  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rollover sensor $50$50
Tires, run-flat$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50  
Cargo mat$40  
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Interior air filter$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
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 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
App support$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player$0  
Handwriting recognition$200  
HD radio$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150  
Media drive$15  
Navigation map updates, three years$0  
S Voice support$0  
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Text dictation$50  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Voice recorder$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-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  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
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  
Wood trim$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Polished alloy wheels $350$350
Total Value of Features$10,410$6,140$6,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,270$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,0270-231

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20172008
ModelX3Explorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.6 in113.7 in
Length183.8 in193.4 in
Width74.1 in73.7 in
Height66.1 in72.8 in
Curb Weight4,230 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 Legroom36.5 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?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested115090%
Total Not Requested12510%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%
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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels-250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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