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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: $35,555

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $16,640

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,755

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $16,450

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820082008
ModelX3X3ExplorerExplorer
TrimxDrive30iM40iEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $42,450 $54,300 $29,245 $32,395
Base Invoice $40,160 $51,180 $27,273 $30,178
Navigation system 1,700 1,700 1,995 1,995
Convenience Tier 2,850      
Temporary spare tire 150 150    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550    
Obstacle detection, rear 750   295  
Leather seating surfaces 1,700 1,700    
Heated front seats 500 500    
Class III trailer hitch 550 550    
Sun and Sirius Package     560 560
Third-row seat     875 375
Luxury Package     1,290  
Audiophile Package     510  
Navigation system 1,565 1,565 1,696 1,696
Convenience Tier 2,620      
Temporary spare tire 140 140    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 505    
Obstacle detection, rear 690   251  
Leather seating surfaces 1,565 1,565    
Heated front seats 460 460    
Class III trailer hitch 505 505    
Sun and Sirius Package     476 476
Third-row seat     744 319
Luxury Package     1,097  
Audiophile Package     433  
Options (change) 8,750 5,150 5,525 2,930
Options (change) 8,050 4,740 4,697 2,491
Destination 995 995 785 785
Total Price $52,195 $60,445 $35,555 $36,110
Total Invoice $49,205 $56,915 $32,755 $33,454

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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: $9,745
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,950
Model Year2018201820082008
ModelX3X3ExplorerExplorer
TrimxDrive30iM40iEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine248hp I4355hp I6210hp V6210hp V6
TransmissionT8T8A5A5
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18245/50-19245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$52,195$60,445$35,555$36,110
Adjustments for Features-6,895-7,8450-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,300$52,600$35,555$35,860
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,300$0$305
Total Invoice$49,205$56,915$32,755$33,454
Adjustments for Features-6,500-7,3870-232
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,705$49,528$32,755$33,222
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,823$0$467

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2018201820082008
ModelX3X3ExplorerExplorer
TrimxDrive30iM40iEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300  
5-speed automatic  $900$900
AWD$1700$1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100  
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Power liftgate$350$350  
Power-adjustable pedals  $125$125
Proximity key$250$250  
Remote app$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50  
Full-size spare tire  $225$225
Hill descent control$250$250  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Tires, run-flat$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50  
Cargo cover$75$75  
Cargo mat$40$40  
Class II trailer hitch  $200$200
Class III trailer hitch$250$250  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Interior air filter$0$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Raised top speed limiter $0  
Regenerative braking$0$0  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0  
Black exterior trim (optional) $0  
Bodyside cladding $350  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Rear bumper protector  $40$40
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Running boards  $350$350
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0  
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0  
App support$0$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
Handwriting recognition$200$200  
HD radio$50$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150  
Media drive$15$15  
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0  
S Voice support$0$0  
Satellite radio  $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250  
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Voice recorder$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights $200  
Compass  $0$0
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
LED headlights $1000  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Folding third row seats  $600$600
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100  
Upholstered instrument panel $300  
Wood trim$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   $600
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
White-letter tires  $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$11,835$12,785$4,940$5,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,895$7,845$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,500-7,3870-232

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182008
ModelX3Explorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.8 in113.7 in
Length185.9 in193.4 in
Width74.4 in73.7 in
Height66.0 in72.8 in
Curb Weight4,151 lb.4,441 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.1 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 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 Legroom36.4 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
28.7 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
28.743.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
62.7 ft383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive30i

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
Remote app25No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested2250100%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 M40i

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
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%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100No
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Total Requested27528%
Total Not Requested70072%
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%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100No
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Total Requested27528%
Total Not Requested70072%

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