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Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. BMW 3-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,430

Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited   
Difference: $7,290

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,675

Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited   
Difference: $6,810

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820122012
ModelExplorer Sport Trac3-Series3-Series
TrimLimited328i335i
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,490 $34,900 $42,400
Base Invoice $25,606 $32,290 $39,190
Electronics Package 545    
Adrenaline Package 2,995    
Navigation system 1,995    
Unbranded 190W 7 speakers 510    
Floor mats 65    
Sunroof 850 1,050  
Satellite radio 195    
Technology Package   2,550 2,550
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550
Heated front seats   500 500
Folding second row seats   475 475
Leather seating surfaces   1,450 1,450
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350 350
Electronics Package 463    
Adrenaline Package 2,756    
Navigation system 1,696    
Unbranded 190W 7 speakers 433    
Floor mats 47    
Sunroof 723 955  
Satellite radio 166    
Technology Package   2,320 2,320
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500
Heated front seats   455 455
Folding second row seats   430 430
Leather seating surfaces   1,320 1,320
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320 320
Options (change) 7,155 6,925 5,875
Options (change) 6,284 6,300 5,345
Destination 785 895 895
Total Price $35,430 $42,720 $49,170
Total Invoice $32,675 $39,485 $45,430

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. BMW 3-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,345
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,783
Model Year200820122012
ModelExplorer Sport Trac3-Series3-Series
TrimLimited328i335i
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6240hp I4300hp I6
TransmissionA5M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18225/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$35,430$42,720$49,170
Adjustments for Features-1,0550-2,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,375$42,720$46,870
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,150
Total Invoice$32,675$39,485$45,430
Adjustments for Features-9730-2,125
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,702$39,485$43,305
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,820

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year200820122012
ModelExplorer Sport Trac3-Series3-Series
TrimLimited328i335i
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900  
6-speed manual $150$150
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Power sliding rear window$250  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Brake assist $50$50
Full-size spare tire$225  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Rollover sensor$50  
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Class II trailer hitch$200  
Storage compartment(s) in bed$100  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Interior air filter $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear defrost $200$200
Residual heat $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Regenerative braking $0$0
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Running boards$350  
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
HD radio $50$50
Media drive $15$15
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Traffic information $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150
Compass$0  
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350
Heated mirrors $25$25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat $50 
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100 $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Total Value of Features$4,450$3,395$5,695
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,055$0$2,300
Value of Feature Adjustments-9730-2,125

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20082012
ModelExplorer Sport Trac3-Series
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan
Wheelbase130.5 in110.6 in
Length210.2 in182.5 in
Width73.7 in71.3 in
Height72.5 in56.3 in
Curb Weight4,517 lb.3,407 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume0.013.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited

Electronics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adrenaline Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Polished alloy wheels0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Running boards350No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested132579%
Total Not Requested35021%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70064%
Total Not Requested39036%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70064%
Total Not Requested39036%

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