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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: $55,165

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $4,930

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,726

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $3,819

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172018
ModelX3Explorer
TrimxDrive35iPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $48,950 $53,940
Base Invoice $46,205 $51,512
Navigation system 1,950  
Text dictation 0  
Driver Assistance Package 950  
LED headlights 1,900  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,900  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700  
Leather seating surfaces 1,450  
Heated front seats 500  
Apple CarPlay support 300  
Semi-automated parking system 500  
Cargo mat   100
Cargo cover   130
Navigation system 1,795  
Text dictation 0  
Driver Assistance Package 875  
LED headlights 1,750  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,750  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 645  
Leather seating surfaces 1,335  
Heated front seats 460  
Apple CarPlay support 275  
Semi-automated parking system 460  
Cargo mat   95
Cargo cover   124
Options (change) 10,150 230
Options (change) 9,345 219
Destination 995 995
Total Price $60,095 $55,165
Total Invoice $56,545 $52,726

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,310
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,005
Model Year20172018
ModelX3Explorer
TrimxDrive35iPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine300hp I6365hp V6
TransmissionT8T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18255/50-20
Total Price$60,095$55,165
Adjustments for Features0-4,380
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$60,095$50,785
Total Invoice$56,545$52,726
Adjustments for Features0-4,186
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$56,545$48,540

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20172018
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
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote climate control $25
Remote start $150
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 prevention, steering-based $200
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 (4 wire)$125 
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 
Rear bumper protector $40
Tow hook(s), front $40
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
DVD-compatible player$0 
Handwriting recognition$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Media drive$15 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
S Voice support$0 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Text dictation$50 
Voice recorder$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights$1000 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Heated second row seats $200
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$7,980$12,360
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,380
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,186

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20172018
ModelX3Explorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.6 in112.6 in
Length183.8 in198.3 in
Width74.1 in78.9 in
Height66.1 in70.0 in
Curb Weight4,230 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 Legroom36.5 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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested75067%
Total Not Requested36533%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

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