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Ford Expedition vs. BMW X3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Expedition vs. BMW X3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $44,640

Ford Expedition Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $6,055

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,654

Ford Expedition Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $8,171

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006200620182018
ModelExpeditionExpeditionExpeditionX3X3
TrimEddie BauerLimitedKing RanchxDrive30iM40i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $38,775 $40,525 $42,125 $42,450 $54,300
Base Invoice $34,544 $36,067 $37,459 $40,160 $51,180
Heated/cooled front seats 625        
Stability control 595 595 595    
Side curtain airbags 595 595 595    
Universal garage door opener 120 120 120    
Obstacle detection, rear 255 255 255 750  
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 1,995 1,700  
Sunroof 860 860 860    
Temporary spare tire       150 150
Metallic paint (extra cost)       550 550
Heated front seats       500  
Class III trailer hitch       550 550
Leather seating surfaces       1,700 1,700
Panoramic sunroof       1,350  
Cooled or ventilated front seats         350
Premium Tier         2,950
Heated/cooled front seats 532        
Stability control 506 506 506    
Side curtain airbags 506 506 506    
Universal garage door opener 102 102 102    
Obstacle detection, rear 217 217 217 690  
Navigation system 1,696 1,696 1,696 1,565  
Sunroof 731 731 731    
Temporary spare tire       140 140
Metallic paint (extra cost)       505 505
Heated front seats       460  
Class III trailer hitch       505 505
Leather seating surfaces       1,565 1,565
Panoramic sunroof       1,240  
Cooled or ventilated front seats         320
Premium Tier         2,715
Options (change) 5,045 4,420 4,420 7,250 6,250
Options (change) 4,290 3,758 3,758 6,670 5,750
Destination 820 820 820 995 995
Total Price $44,640 $45,765 $47,365 $50,695 $61,545
Total Invoice $39,654 $40,645 $42,037 $47,825 $57,925

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Expedition vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Expedition Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $495
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,926
Model Year20062006200620182018
ModelExpeditionExpeditionExpeditionX3X3
TrimEddie BauerLimitedKing RanchxDrive30iM40i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine300hp V8300hp V8300hp V8248hp I4355hp I6
TransmissionA4A4A4T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 7260, 7260, 7205, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/70-17265/70-17265/70-17225/60-18245/50-19
Total Price$44,640$45,765$47,365$50,695$61,545
Adjustments for Features0-425-325-5,560-8,260
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,640$45,340$47,040$45,135$53,285
Cost Above Minimum$0$700$2,400$0$8,150
Total Invoice$39,654$40,645$42,037$47,825$57,925
Adjustments for Features0-377-288-5,245-7,774
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,654$40,268$41,749$42,580$50,151
Cost Above Minimum$0$614$2,095$0$7,571

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Features Comparison: Ford Expedition vs. BMW X3

Model Year20062006200620182018
ModelExpeditionExpeditionExpeditionX3X3
TrimEddie BauerLimitedKing RanchxDrive30iM40i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800$800  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300$1300
RWD$0$0$0  
AWD   $1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate    $100
Heated steering wheel    $100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50  
Power liftgate   $350$350
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125$125  
Proximity key    $250
Remote app   $25$25
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Front side airbags   $350$350
Hill descent control   $250$250
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150
Rearview camera   $200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50  
Tires, run-flat   $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based    $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs   $50$50
Cargo cover   $75$75
Cargo mat   $40$40
Console with shifter   $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25  
Roof rack $300$300  
Roof rails$250  $250$250
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$15
Interior air filter   $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers   $175$175
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250$250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150$150
Raised top speed limiter    $0
Regenerative braking   $0$0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters   $0$0
Black exterior trim (optional)    $0
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350 $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)   $250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Panoramic sunroof   $1200$1200
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Running boards$350$350   
Sport rocker panels (optional)    $0
Sunroof$900$900$900  
Tubular side steps  $350  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity   $0$0
App support   $0$0
Aux input   $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325  
CD player   $125$125
DVD-compatible player   $0$0
Handwriting recognition   $200$200
HD radio   $50$50
In-vehicle Internet   $150$150
Media drive   $15$15
MP3-compatible player   $50$50
Navigation map updates, three years   $0$0
Rear seat audio controls$25$25$25  
S Voice support   $0$0
Satellite radio    $200
Siri Eyes Free support   $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200
Traffic + travel information   $25$25
Voice control for external devices   $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights    $200
Compass$0$0$0  
Head-up display (HUD)    $350
LED headlights    $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   $750 
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights    $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  $300
Folding third row seats$600$600   
Heated front seats$200$200 $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  $150$150
Manual fore-aft center section, second row seat$25$25$25  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50    
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
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 recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100$100
Power-folding third row seats  $1000  
Upholstered instrument panel    $300
Wood trim   $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels   $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200
Machined alloy wheels$350 $350  
Polished alloy wheels $350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
White-letter tires$0$0$0  
Transmission 
Launch control   $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,900$6,325$6,225$11,460$14,160
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$425$325$5,560$8,260
Value of Feature Adjustments0-377-288-5,245-7,774

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Expedition vs. BMW X3

Model Year20062018
ModelExpeditionX3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase119.0 in112.8 in
Length205.8 in185.9 in
Width78.7 in74.4 in
Height76.7 in66.0 in
Curb Weight5,353 lb.4,151 lb.
Fuel Capacity28.0 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in41.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room63.4 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room63.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room64.3 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room62.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.7 in36.4 in
Row 3 Headroom38.2 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room60.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom36.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
20.7 ft328.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
60.9 ft328.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
110.5 ft362.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Expedition Eddie Bauer

Heated/cooled front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive30i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 M40i

Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
245/50WR19 tires400No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested80037%
Total Not Requested136563%

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