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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: $45,345

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $6,200

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,905

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $6,042

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142012
ModelExpeditionExpedition3-Series
TrimLimitedKing Ranch328i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $47,455 $51,715 $37,500
Base Invoice $44,252 $48,223 $34,680
Package 301A 3,095    
Sunroof   995  
Premium Package     1,900
Obstacle detection, rear     750
Navigation system     2,150
Cold Weather Package     900
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350
Roof rails     100
App support     250
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550
Package 301A 2,700    
Sunroof   868  
Premium Package     1,730
Obstacle detection, rear     685
Navigation system     1,955
Cold Weather Package     820
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320
Roof rails     90
App support     230
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500
Options (change) 3,095 995 6,950
Options (change) 2,700 868 6,330
Destination 995 995 895
Total Price $51,545 $53,705 $45,345
Total Invoice $47,947 $50,086 $41,905

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 328i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,700
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,856
Model Year201420142012
ModelExpeditionExpedition3-Series
TrimLimitedKing Ranch328i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine310hp V8310hp 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)275/65-18275/65-18225/45-17
Total Price$51,545$53,705$45,345
Adjustments for Features-4,500-4,7500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,045$48,955$45,345
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,910$0
Total Invoice$47,947$50,086$41,905
Adjustments for Features-4,186-4,4300
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,761$45,656$41,905
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,895$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Expedition vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year201420142012
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 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power flip-out rear side windows$125$125 
Power liftgate$350$350 
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 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Tires, run-flat  $150
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo area partition net  $40
Cargo cover  $75
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300 
Integrated trailer brake controller$200$200 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rack$300$300 
Roof rails  $250
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Interior air filter  $0
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Residual heat  $50
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Power-deployable running boards$750$750 
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Skid plate (one)$50$50 
Sunroof$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
iPod integration  $100
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
Rear seat audio controls$25$25 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
USB port$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Headlight washers  $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Floor mats$75$75 
Leather door panel trim $250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $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
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
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Polished alloy wheels$350  
White-letter tires $0 
Total Value of Features$9,270$9,520$4,770
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,500$4,750$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,186-4,4300

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Expedition vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20142012
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
Ford Expedition Limited

Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power-deployable running boards400No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested164080%
Total Not Requested40020%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
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
Total Requested127577%
Total Not Requested37523%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Remote app25No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested89080%
Total Not Requested22520%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Total Requested55079%
Total Not Requested15021%

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