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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: $45,615

BMW 3-Series 325i   
Difference: $28,290

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,750

BMW 3-Series 325i   
Difference: $28,883

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182006
ModelExpedition3-Series
TrimPlatinum325i
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $72,710 $34,600
Base Invoice $69,438 $31,665
Premium Package   2,900
Steering-linked headlights   800
Navigation system   2,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
Obstacle detection, rear   350
Heated front seats   500
Proximity key   500
Satellite radio   595
Adaptive cruise control   2,200
Premium Package   2,640
Steering-linked headlights   730
Navigation system   1,820
Metallic paint (extra cost)   430
Obstacle detection, rear   320
Heated front seats   455
Proximity key   455
Satellite radio   540
Adaptive cruise control   2,000
Options (change) 0 10,320
Options (change) 0 9,390
Destination 1,195 695
Total Price $73,905 $45,615
Total Invoice $70,633 $41,750

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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: $18,190
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,230
Model Year20182006
ModelExpedition3-Series
TrimPlatinum325i
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine400hp V6215hp I6
TransmissionT10M6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 12?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)285/45-22205/55-16
Total Price$73,905$45,615
Adjustments for Features-10,1000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$63,805$45,615
Total Invoice$70,633$41,750
Adjustments for Features-9,6530
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$60,980$41,750

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Features Comparison: Ford Expedition vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20182006
ModelExpedition3-Series
TrimPlatinum325i
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1500 
6-speed manual $150
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Active noise reduction$0 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power liftgate$350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote app$25 
Remote climate control$25 
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Around view cameras$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Curve control$50 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Following distance indicator$25 
Forward collision warning$200 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, side$100 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Tires, run-flat $150
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Wide-view front camera$150 
Wide-view rear camera$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo area partition net $40
Cargo cover $75
Cargo net$40 
Cargo organizer$100 
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100 
Class IV trailer hitch$300 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rack$300 
Roof rails $250
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Residual heat $50
Wiper de-icer$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Power-deployable running boards$750 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD player $125
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player $50
Rear seat audio controls$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Conversation mirror$25 
Headlight washers $50
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Floor mats$75 
Heated second row seats$200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual fore-aft center section, second row seat$25 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, third row seats$150 
Power release, second row seats$50 
Power-folding headrests, third row seats$50 
Power-folding third row seats$1000 
Upgraded floor mats$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$15,345$5,245
Value of Feature Adjustments$10,100$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9,6530

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Expedition vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20182006
ModelExpedition3-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase122.5 in108.7 in
Length210.0 in178.2 in
Width79.9 in71.5 in
Height76.6 in55.8 in
Curb Weight5,443 lb.3,680 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.3 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom42.0 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room64.9 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room62.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room64.8 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room62.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom41.5 in34.6 in
Row 3 Headroom37.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room64.2 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room51.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom36.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.3 ft324.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
57.5 ft324.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
104.6 ft358.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 325i

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
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
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
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
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested257590%
Total Not Requested30010%

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