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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: $43,225

Ford Expedition Limited   
Difference: $1,870

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,202

Ford Expedition Limited   
Difference: $2,473

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082012
ModelExpeditionExpedition3-Series
TrimLimitedKing Ranch328i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $38,750 $40,690 $37,500
Base Invoice $35,258 $36,984 $34,680
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 2,150
iPod integration 365 365  
Sunroof 995 995  
Satellite radio 195 195  
Premium Package     1,900
Cold Weather Package     900
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350
Obstacle detection, rear     750
Roof rails     100
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550
Navigation system 1,696 1,696 1,955
iPod integration 311 311  
Sunroof 846 846  
Satellite radio 166 166  
Premium Package     1,730
Cold Weather Package     820
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320
Obstacle detection, rear     685
Roof rails     90
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500
Options (change) 3,550 3,550 6,700
Options (change) 3,019 3,019 6,100
Destination 925 925 895
Total Price $43,225 $45,165 $45,095
Total Invoice $39,202 $40,928 $41,675

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Expedition Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,575
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,926
Model Year200820082012
ModelExpeditionExpedition3-Series
TrimLimitedKing Ranch328i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine300hp V8300hp V8230hp I6
TransmissionA6A6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)340, 7340, 7180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/70-18255/70-18225/45-17
Total Price$43,225$45,165$45,095
Adjustments for Features-2,705-3,0050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,520$42,160$45,095
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,640$0
Total Invoice$39,202$40,928$41,675
Adjustments for Features-2,453-2,7230
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,749$38,205$41,675
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,456$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Expedition vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year200820082012
ModelExpeditionExpedition3-Series
TrimLimitedKing Ranch328i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manual  $150
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power flip-out rear side windows$125$125 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Remote app  $25
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
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 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Interior air filter  $0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Residual heat  $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Running boards$350$350 
Sunroof$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio  $50
Media drive  $15
Rear seat audio controls$25$25 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Headlight washers  $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Floor mats$75$75 
Heated second row seats  $200
Leather door panel trim $250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Manual fore-aft center section, second row seat$25$25 
Manual recliner, second row seats$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-folding third row seats$1000$1000 
Wood trim $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600  
Machined alloy wheels $350 
White-letter tires$0$0 
Total Value of Features$8,065$8,365$5,360
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,705$3,005$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,453-2,7230

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Expedition vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20082012
ModelExpedition3-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase119.0 in108.7 in
Length206.5 in178.2 in
Width78.8 in71.5 in
Height77.2 in55.8 in
Curb Weight5,579 lb.3,463 lb.
Fuel Capacity28.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room63.2 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room60.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.1 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room63.7 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in34.6 in
Row 3 Headroom38.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room51.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room50.2 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom37.7 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.6 ft324.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
55.0 ft324.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
108.3 ft358.0 ft3

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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
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
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
Total Requested120073%
Total Not Requested45027%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
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 Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
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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