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Ford Expedition vs. BMW 3-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Expedition vs. BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $44,640

Ford Expedition Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $105

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,654

Ford Expedition Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $1,701

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620062012
ModelExpeditionExpeditionExpedition3-Series
TrimEddie BauerLimitedKing Ranch328i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $38,775 $40,525 $42,125 $37,500
Base Invoice $34,544 $36,067 $37,459 $34,680
Stability control 595 595 595  
Heated/cooled front seats 625      
Side curtain airbags 595 595 595  
Sunroof 860 860 860  
Obstacle detection, rear 255 255 255 750
Universal garage door opener 120 120 120  
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 1,995 2,150
Premium Package       1,900
Cold Weather Package       900
Roof rails       100
Metallic paint (extra cost)       550
Stability control 506 506 506  
Heated/cooled front seats 532      
Side curtain airbags 506 506 506  
Sunroof 731 731 731  
Obstacle detection, rear 217 217 217 685
Universal garage door opener 102 102 102  
Navigation system 1,696 1,696 1,696 1,955
Premium Package       1,730
Cold Weather Package       820
Roof rails       90
Metallic paint (extra cost)       500
Options (change) 5,045 4,420 4,420 6,350
Options (change) 4,290 3,758 3,758 5,780
Destination 820 820 820 895
Total Price $44,640 $45,765 $47,365 $44,745
Total Invoice $39,654 $40,645 $42,037 $41,355

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Expedition vs. BMW 3-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Expedition Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $695
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,225
Model Year2006200620062012
ModelExpeditionExpeditionExpedition3-Series
TrimEddie BauerLimitedKing Ranch328i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine300hp V8300hp V8300hp V8230hp I6
TransmissionA4A4A4M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 7260, 7260, 7180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/70-17265/70-17265/70-17225/45-17
Total Price$44,640$45,765$47,365$44,745
Adjustments for Features-590-1,015-9150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,050$44,750$46,450$44,745
Cost Above Minimum$0$700$2,400$0
Total Invoice$39,654$40,645$42,037$41,355
Adjustments for Features-524-901-8120
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,130$39,744$41,225$41,355
Cost Above Minimum$0$614$2,095$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Expedition vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year2006200620062012
ModelExpeditionExpeditionExpedition3-Series
TrimEddie BauerLimitedKing Ranch328i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800$800 
6-speed manual   $150
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel   $100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125$125 
Remote app   $25
Remote window/roof operation   $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Front side airbags   $350
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Tires, run-flat   $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50
Cargo area partition net   $40
Cargo cover   $75
Class III trailer hitch$250$250$250 
Console with shifter   $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Roof rack $300$300 
Roof rails$250  $250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125$125 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15
Interior air filter   $0
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400 
Residual heat   $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Running boards$350$350  
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Tubular side steps  $350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input   $50
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
DVD-compatible player   $0
HD radio   $50
iPod integration   $100
Media drive   $15
MP3-compatible player   $50
Rear seat audio controls$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Traffic information   $25
Voice control for external devices   $0
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Headlight washers   $50
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  
Floor mats$75$75$75 
Folding third row seats$600$600  
Heated front seats$200$200 $200
Heated second row seats   $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  $150
Manual fore-aft center section, second row seat$25$25$25 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power-folding third row seats  $1000 
Wood trim   $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels   $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 $350 
Polished alloy wheels $350  
White-letter tires$0$0$0 
Total Value of Features$6,625$7,050$6,950$6,035
Value of Feature Adjustments$590$1,015$915$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-524-901-8120

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Expedition vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20062012
ModelExpedition3-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase119.0 in108.7 in
Length205.8 in178.2 in
Width78.7 in71.5 in
Height76.7 in55.8 in
Curb Weight5,353 lb.3,463 lb.
Fuel Capacity28.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room63.4 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room63.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room64.3 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room62.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.7 in34.6 in
Row 3 Headroom38.2 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room60.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom36.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
20.7 ft324.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
60.9 ft324.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
110.5 ft358.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Expedition Eddie Bauer

Heated/cooled front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested50063%
Total Not Requested30037%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested120073%
Total Not Requested45027%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Total Requested35050%
Total Not Requested35050%

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