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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: $34,395

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $16,250

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,092

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $15,753

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172010
ModelX3Explorer
TrimxDrive35iXLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $48,950 $29,280
Base Invoice $46,205 $27,404
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700  
SYNC and Sirius Package   670
4.6L V8   1,310
AWD   2,320
Metallic paint (extra cost) 645  
SYNC and Sirius Package   569
4.6L V8   1,192
AWD   2,112
Options (change) 700 4,300
Options (change) 645 3,873
Destination 995 815
Total Price $50,645 $34,395
Total Invoice $47,845 $32,092

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,750
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,612
Model Year20172010
ModelX3Explorer
TrimxDrive35iXLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine300hp I6292hp V8
TransmissionT8A6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 1680, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18235/70-16
Total Price$50,645$34,395
Adjustments for Features-6,5000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,145$34,395
Total Invoice$47,845$32,092
Adjustments for Features-6,1410
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,704$32,092

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20172010
ModelX3Explorer
TrimxDrive35iXLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity key$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist$50 
Full-size spare tire $225
Hill descent control$250 
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Tires, run-flat$150 
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50 
Cargo mat$40 
Class II trailer hitch $200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rack $300
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Interior air filter$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Variable intermittent wipers $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
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
HD radio$50 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for audio system $25
Voice recorder$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Automatic headlights$125 
Heated mirrors$25 
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, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
White-letter tires $0
Total Value of Features$10,870$4,370
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,500$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,1410

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20172010
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
Ford Explorer XLT

SYNC and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Voice control for audio system25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
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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