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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: $44,965

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $11,830

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,391

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $12,044

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182011
ModelX3X3Explorer
TrimxDrive30iM40iLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $42,450 $54,300 $37,535
Base Invoice $40,160 $51,180 $34,952
Driving Assistance Package 900 900  
Premium Tier 3,300 2,950  
Convenience Tier 2,850    
Executive Tier 3,500 2,500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550  
Temporary spare tire 150 150  
Class III trailer hitch 550 550  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 350 350  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,200 1,200  
Trailer Tow Package     570
Package 302A     4,305
Panoramic sunroof     1,595
Cargo cover     135
Driving Assistance Package 830 830  
Premium Tier 3,035 2,715  
Convenience Tier 2,620    
Executive Tier 3,220 2,345  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 505  
Temporary spare tire 140 140  
Class III trailer hitch 505 505  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 320 320  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,105 1,105  
Trailer Tow Package     484
Package 302A     3,659
Panoramic sunroof     1,356
Cargo cover     115
Options (change) 13,350 9,150 6,605
Options (change) 12,280 8,465 5,614
Destination 995 995 825
Total Price $56,795 $64,445 $44,965
Total Invoice $53,435 $60,640 $41,391

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,015
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,514
Model Year201820182011
ModelX3X3Explorer
TrimxDrive30iM40iLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine248hp I4355hp I6290hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-19245/50-19255/50-20
Total Price$56,795$64,445$44,965
Adjustments for Features-4,815-5,3150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,980$59,130$44,965
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,150$0
Total Invoice$53,435$60,640$41,391
Adjustments for Features-4,530-5,0010
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,905$55,639$41,391
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,734$0

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201820182011
ModelX3X3Explorer
TrimxDrive30iM40iLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Remote app$25$25 
Remote start  $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Around view cameras$500$500 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Curve control  $50
Hill descent control$250$250 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Pedestrian detection$50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Safety key  $5
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100 
Trailer sway control  $25
Vehicle health reports  $0
Wide-view front camera$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Cargo net  $40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear HVAC unit  $400
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 $250
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
App support$0$0 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Gesture control system$100$100 
Handwriting recognition$200$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
Media drive$15$15 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0 
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25
S Voice support$0$0 
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
SD Card slot  $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Voice recorder$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350 
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
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
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100 
Power-stowing third row seats  $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats  $50
Upholstered instrument panel $300 
Wood trim$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$11,110$11,610$6,295
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,815$5,315$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,530-5,0010

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182011
ModelX3Explorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.8 in112.6 in
Length185.9 in197.1 in
Width74.4 in78.9 in
Height66.0 in70.4 in
Curb Weight4,151 lb.4,579 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.1 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 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 Legroom36.4 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
28.7 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
28.743.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
62.7 ft380.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive30i

Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested50053%
Total Not Requested45047%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
245/50WR19 tires400No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested92543%
Total Not Requested124057%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested145064%
Total Not Requested80036%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Gesture control system100No
Wide-view front camera150No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Total Requested190062%
Total Not Requested115038%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 M40i

Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested50053%
Total Not Requested45047%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
245/50WR19 tires400No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested92543%
Total Not Requested124057%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Gesture control system100No
Wide-view front camera150No
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Total Requested165075%
Total Not Requested55025%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Package 302A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested352589%
Total Not Requested45011%

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