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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: $42,275

BMW 3-Series 320i   
Difference: $1,405

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,055

BMW 3-Series 320i   
Difference: $534

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082013201320132013
ModelExpeditionExpedition3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimLimitedKing Ranch320i328i335iActiveHybrid 3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,750 $40,690 $32,550 $36,850 $43,150 $49,650
Base Invoice $35,258 $36,984 $30,125 $34,080 $39,880 $45,860
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 2,150 2,150 2,150 2,150
iPod integration 365 365        
Sunroof 995 995        
Rearview camera 455 455   400 400 400
Satellite radio 195 195        
Cold Weather Package     950      
Leather seating surfaces     1,450      
Premium Package     3,200 3,100 2,200 2,200
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550 550 550
Wood trim     500      
Heated front seats       500 500 500
Obstacle detection, rear       750 750 750
DUPL Voice texting capability           0
Navigation system 1,696 1,696 1,955 1,955 1,955 1,955
iPod integration 311 311        
Sunroof 846 846        
Rearview camera 387 387   365 365 365
Satellite radio 166 166        
Cold Weather Package     865      
Leather seating surfaces     1,320      
Premium Package     2,910 2,820 2,000 2,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500 500 500
Wood trim     455      
Heated front seats       455 455 455
Obstacle detection, rear       685 685 685
DUPL Voice texting capability           0
Options (change) 4,005 4,005 8,800 7,450 6,550 6,550
Options (change) 3,406 3,406 8,005 6,780 5,960 5,960
Destination 925 925 925 925 925 925
Total Price $43,680 $45,620 $42,275 $45,225 $50,625 $57,125
Total Invoice $39,589 $41,315 $39,055 $41,785 $46,765 $52,745

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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: $2,390
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,906
Model Year200820082013201320132013
ModelExpeditionExpedition3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimLimitedKing Ranch320i328i335iActiveHybrid 3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V8300hp V8180hp I4240hp I4300hp I6335hp I6 H
TransmissionA6A6M6M6T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)340, 7340, 7?, 9?, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/70-18255/70-18225/50-17225/50-17225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$43,680$45,620$42,275$45,225$50,625$57,125
Adjustments for Features-3,795-4,0950-350-2,150-2,225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,885$41,525$42,275$44,875$48,475$54,900
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,640$0$2,600$6,200$12,625
Total Invoice$39,589$41,315$39,055$41,785$46,765$52,745
Adjustments for Features-3,440-3,7090-323-1,986-2,054
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,149$37,606$39,055$41,462$44,779$50,691
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,457$0$2,407$5,724$11,636

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Features Comparison: Ford Expedition vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year200820082013201320132013
ModelExpeditionExpedition3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimLimitedKing Ranch320i328i335iActiveHybrid 3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000    
6-speed manual  $150$150  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1300$1300
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100$100$100
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$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0$0
Full-size spare tire$225$225    
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 $250$250$250
Rearview camera$200$200 $200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50    
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500    
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50$50
Class III trailer hitch$250$250    
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150    
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25    
Roof rails$250$250    
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125    
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15
Interior air filter  $0$0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175$175
Rear HVAC unit$400$400    
Rear wiper$175$175    
Residual heat  $50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75    
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150$150
Regenerative braking  $0$0$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350    
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275    
Rear bumper protector$40$40    
Running boards$350$350    
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75    
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325    
CD player  $125$125$125$125
DUPL Voice texting capability     $50
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0$0
HD radio  $50$50$50$50
iPod integration$100$100    
Media drive  $15$15$15$15
Rear seat audio controls$25$25    
Satellite radio$200$200    
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250$250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200$200
Traffic information  $25$25$25$25
USB port  $25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75$75
Headlight washers  $50   
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display     $25
Steering-linked headlights    $150$150
Xenon HID headlights    $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300    
Heated second row seats  $200   
Leather door panel trim $250    
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150$150$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$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150$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$300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350$350$350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600     
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200$200
Machined alloy wheels $350    
White-letter tires$0$0    
Total Value of Features$8,215$8,515$4,420$4,770$6,570$6,645
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,795$4,095$0$350$2,150$2,225
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,440-3,7090-323-1,986-2,054

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Expedition vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20082013
ModelExpedition3-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase119.0 in110.6 in
Length206.5 in182.5 in
Width78.8 in71.3 in
Height77.2 in56.3 in
Curb Weight5,579 lb.3,361 lb.
Fuel Capacity28.0 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room63.2 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room60.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.1 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room63.7 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in35.1 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 ft313.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
55.0 ft313.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
108.3 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 320i

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Total Requested65065%
Total Not Requested35035%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested70069%
Total Not Requested31531%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
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
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
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 seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested200074%
Total Not Requested70026%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested70069%
Total Not Requested31531%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested180073%
Total Not Requested65027%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested70069%
Total Not Requested31531%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested90058%
Total Not Requested65042%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series ActiveHybrid 3

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested70069%
Total Not Requested31531%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested90058%
Total Not Requested65042%

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