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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: $42,115

BMW 3-Series 325i   
Difference: $12,995

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,565

BMW 3-Series 325i   
Difference: $14,076

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201620162006
ModelExpeditionExpeditionExpeditionExpedition3-Series
TrimXLTLimitedKing RanchPlatinum325i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $45,435 $55,145 $59,375 $60,335 $34,600
Base Invoice $43,390 $52,663 $56,703 $57,620 $31,665
Package 202A 6,755        
Navigation system 730 730     2,000
Sunroof 995 995 995    
Premium Package         2,900
Metallic paint (extra cost)         475
Obstacle detection, rear         350
Heated front seats         500
Satellite radio         595
Package 202A 6,418        
Navigation system 693 693     1,820
Sunroof 945 945 945    
Premium Package         2,640
Metallic paint (extra cost)         430
Obstacle detection, rear         320
Heated front seats         455
Satellite radio         540
Options (change) 8,480 1,725 995 0 6,820
Options (change) 8,056 1,638 945 0 6,205
Destination 1,195 1,195 1,195 1,195 695
Total Price $55,110 $58,065 $61,565 $61,530 $42,115
Total Invoice $52,641 $55,496 $58,843 $58,815 $38,565

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 325i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,935
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,153
Model Year20162016201620162006
ModelExpeditionExpeditionExpeditionExpedition3-Series
TrimXLTLimitedKing RanchPlatinum325i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine365hp V6365hp V6365hp V6365hp V6215hp I6
TransmissionT6T6T6T6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12390, 12390, 12390, 12?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/65-18275/55-20275/55-20275/55-20205/55-16
Total Price$55,110$58,065$61,565$61,530$42,115
Adjustments for Features-3,060-3,685-4,335-4,3350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,050$54,380$57,230$57,195$42,115
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,330$5,180$5,145$0
Total Invoice$52,641$55,496$58,843$58,815$38,565
Adjustments for Features-2,923-3,522-4,143-4,1440
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,718$51,974$54,700$54,671$38,565
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,256$4,982$4,953$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Expedition vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20162016201620162006
ModelExpeditionExpeditionExpeditionExpedition3-Series
TrimXLTLimitedKing RanchPlatinum325i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100 
6-speed manual    $150
RWD$0$0$0$0 
AWD    $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50$50 
Power flip-out rear side windows$125$125$125$125 
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125$125$125 
Remote start$150$150$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation    $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25$25 
Blind spot warning system  $200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100 
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150 
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50 
Safety key$5$5$5$5 
Side curtain airbags    $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500$500 
Tires, run-flat    $150
Trailer sway control$25$25$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment    $50
Cargo area partition net    $40
Cargo cover    $75
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300$300$300 
Integrated trailer brake controller$200$200$200$200 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25 
Roof rack$300$300$300$300 
Roof rails    $250
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150$150$150 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles    $15
Interior air filter    $0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400$400 
Residual heat    $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75    
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350$350 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof    $1200
Power-deployable running boards  $750$750 
Running boards$350$350   
Skid plate (one)$50$50$50$50 
Sunroof$900$900$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0 
Aux input$50$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25 
HD radio $50   
Rear seat audio controls$25$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200
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
Headlight washers    $50
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse    $25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300$300 
Floor mats$75$75$75$75 
Heated second row seats $200$200$200 
Manual fore-aft center section, second row seat$25$25$25$25 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$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$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power-folding third row seats$1000$1000$1000$1000 
Wood trim    $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels    $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 $350  
Polished alloy wheels $350 $350 
White-letter tires$0    
Total Value of Features$8,955$9,580$10,230$10,230$5,895
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,060$3,685$4,335$4,335$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,923-3,522-4,143-4,1440

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Expedition vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20162006
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 Weight5,550 lb.3,463 lb.
Fuel Capacity28.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room63.2 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.3 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 XLT

Package 202A
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Integrated trailer brake controller200No
Additional engine cooling0No
Transmission cooler0No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power liftgate350No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power-folding third row seats400No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested210050%
Total Not Requested212550%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 325i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested227579%
Total Not Requested60021%

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