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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: $51,170

Ford Explorer Sport   
Difference: $6,225

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,348

Ford Explorer Sport   
Difference: $6,712

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172015
ModelX3Explorer
TrimxDrive35iSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $48,950 $43,100
Base Invoice $46,205 $40,191
Driver Assistance Package 950  
Navigation system 1,950  
Text dictation 0  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,900  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700  
Leather seating surfaces 1,450  
Heated front seats 500  
Package 401A   4,300
Adaptive cruise control   1,150
Cargo cover   130
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Driver Assistance Package 875  
Navigation system 1,795  
Text dictation 0  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,750  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 645  
Leather seating surfaces 1,335  
Heated front seats 460  
Package 401A   3,752
Adaptive cruise control   1,004
Cargo cover   114
Panoramic sunroof   1,392
Options (change) 7,450 7,175
Options (change) 6,860 6,262
Destination 995 895
Total Price $57,395 $51,170
Total Invoice $54,060 $47,348

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,285
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,768
Model Year20172015
ModelX3Explorer
TrimxDrive35iSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine300hp I6365hp V6
TransmissionT8T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18255/50-20
Total Price$57,395$51,170
Adjustments for Features0-60
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,395$51,110
Total Invoice$54,060$47,348
Adjustments for Features0-56
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$54,060$47,292

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20172015
ModelX3Explorer
TrimxDrive35iSport
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
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote app$25 
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
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 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Curve control $50
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
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
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50 
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo net $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear HVAC unit $400
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Regenerative braking$0 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
App support$0 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Handwriting recognition$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Media drive$15 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
S Voice support$0 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Text dictation$50 
Voice recorder$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Stowable third row seats $600
Wood trim$300 
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$8,710$8,770
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$60
Value of Feature Adjustments0-56

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20172015
ModelX3Explorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.6 in112.6 in
Length183.8 in197.1 in
Width74.1 in78.9 in
Height66.1 in70.4 in
Curb Weight4,230 lb.4,921 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom39.9 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in39.8 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 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.6 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
27.643.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.3 ft380.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%
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 information25Yes
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested72565%
Total Not Requested39035%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested192561%
Total Not Requested122539%

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