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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: $50,150

Ford Explorer Sport   
Difference: $13,495

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,372

Ford Explorer Sport   
Difference: $13,488

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182014
ModelX3Explorer
TrimM40iSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $54,300 $41,675
Base Invoice $51,180 $38,862
Driving Assistance Package 900  
Premium Tier 2,950  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Leather seating surfaces 1,700  
Temporary spare tire 150  
Class III trailer hitch 550  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 350  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,200  
Trailer Tow Package   570
Adaptive cruise control   1,150
Package 401A   4,130
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Cargo cover   135
Driving Assistance Package 830  
Premium Tier 2,715  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505  
Leather seating surfaces 1,565  
Temporary spare tire 140  
Class III trailer hitch 505  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 320  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,105  
Trailer Tow Package   497
Adaptive cruise control   1,004
Package 401A   3,604
Panoramic sunroof   1,392
Cargo cover   118
Options (change) 8,350 7,580
Options (change) 7,685 6,615
Destination 995 895
Total Price $63,645 $50,150
Total Invoice $59,860 $46,372

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,680
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,840
Model Year20182014
ModelX3Explorer
TrimM40iSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine355hp I6365hp V6
TransmissionT8T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-19255/50-20
Total Price$63,645$50,150
Adjustments for Features-2,8150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$60,830$50,150
Total Invoice$59,860$46,372
Adjustments for Features-2,6480
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$57,212$46,372

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182014
ModelX3Explorer
TrimM40iSport
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
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Curve control $50
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Terrain selector $200
Tires, run-flat$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
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 
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Raised top speed limiter$0 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Sport rocker panels (optional)$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 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Voice recorder$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
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
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Stowable third row seats $600
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$11,360$8,545
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,815$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,6480

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182014
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 Weight4,230 lb.4,921 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 M40i

Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Total Requested50053%
Total Not Requested45047%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
245/50WR19 tires400No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
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
Remote app25No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested92543%
Total Not Requested124057%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Remote start150No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested252579%
Total Not Requested67521%

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