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Ford Explorer vs. BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Ford Explorer vs. BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $37,145 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer | ||||
| Difference: $13,150 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $33,519 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer | ||||
| Difference: $13,961 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2017 | 2017 |
| Model | Explorer | Explorer | 3-Series Gran Turismo | 3-Series Gran Turismo |
| Trim | Eddie Bauer | Limited | 330i | 340i |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch |
| Base Price | $30,200 | $32,515 | $44,700 | $50,550 |
| Base Invoice | $27,518 | $29,578 | $42,250 | $47,690 |
| Third-row seat | 845 | 845 | ||
| Luxury Package | 1,700 | |||
| Ultimate Convenience Group | 350 | 350 | ||
| Sunroof | 850 | 850 | ||
| Side curtain airbags | 560 | 560 | ||
| Navigation system | 1,995 | 1,995 | 1,950 | 1,950 |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 700 | 700 | ||
| Heated front seats | 500 | 500 | ||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,450 | 1,450 | ||
| Third-row seat | 718 | 718 | ||
| Luxury Package | 1,445 | |||
| Ultimate Convenience Group | 298 | 298 | ||
| Sunroof | 723 | 723 | ||
| Side curtain airbags | 476 | 476 | ||
| Navigation system | 1,696 | 1,696 | 1,795 | 1,795 |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 645 | 645 | ||
| Heated front seats | 460 | 460 | ||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,335 | 1,335 | ||
| Options (change) | 6,300 | 4,600 | 4,600 | 4,600 |
| Options (change) | 5,356 | 3,911 | 4,235 | 4,235 |
| Destination | 645 | 645 | 995 | 995 |
| Total Price | $37,145 | $37,760 | $50,295 | $56,145 |
| Total Invoice | $33,519 | $34,134 | $47,480 | $52,920 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,230 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,316 | ||||
| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2017 | 2017 |
| Model | Explorer | Explorer | 3-Series Gran Turismo | 3-Series Gran Turismo |
| Trim | Eddie Bauer | Limited | 330i | 340i |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch |
| Engine | 210hp V6 | 210hp V6 | 248hp I4 | 320hp I6 |
| Transmission | A5 | A5 | T8 | T8 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 290, 7 | 290, 7 | 205, 9 | 600, 16 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 245/65-17 | 245/65-17 | 225/45-18 | 225/45-18 |
| Total Price | $37,145 | $37,760 | $50,295 | $56,145 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | 0 | -4,920 | -6,020 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $37,145 | $37,760 | $45,375 | $50,125 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $615 | $0 | $4,750 |
| Total Invoice | $33,519 | $34,134 | $47,480 | $52,920 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | 0 | -4,645 | -5,674 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $33,519 | $34,134 | $42,835 | $47,246 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $615 | $0 | $4,411 |
Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo
| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2017 | 2017 |
| Model | Explorer | Explorer | 3-Series Gran Turismo | 3-Series Gran Turismo |
| Trim | Eddie Bauer | Limited | 330i | 340i |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||
| 5-speed automatic | $900 | $900 | ||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | $1300 | ||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | ||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | ||
| Accessories | ||||
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | |||
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power liftgate | $350 | $350 | ||
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | $125 | ||
| Proximity key | $250 | |||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | ||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | ||
| Tilt steering wheel, manual | $150 | $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 | ||
| Hill descent control | $250 | $250 | ||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | ||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | ||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | ||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | ||
| Cargo Management | ||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | ||
| Cargo area rails w/tie downs | $50 | $50 | ||
| Cargo cover | $75 | $75 | ||
| Class II trailer hitch | $200 | $200 | ||
| Roof rails | $250 | $250 | ||
| Trailering equipment (4 wire) | $125 | $125 | ||
| Climate Control | ||||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | ||
| Interior air filter | $0 | $0 | ||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | ||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | ||
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | $150 | ||
| Rear wiper | $175 | $175 | ||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | ||
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | ||
| Engine / Motor | ||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | ||
| Regenerative braking | $0 | $0 | ||
| Exterior | ||||
| Black exterior trim (optional) | $0 | $0 | ||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | $75 | ||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | ||
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $1200 | ||
| Retractable rear spoiler | $400 | $400 | ||
| Running boards | $350 | $350 | ||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | ||
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | $75 | ||
| 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 | ||
| 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 | ||
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | $0 | ||
| S Voice support | $0 | $0 | ||
| Satellite radio | $200 | |||
| Siri Eyes Free support | $0 | $0 | ||
| Surround sound | $250 | |||
| 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 | ||
| LED headlights | $1000 | $1000 | ||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | ||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | ||
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | $25 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
| Folding third row seats | $600 | $600 | ||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $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 recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||
| All-terrain tires | $0 | $0 | ||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | ||
| Polished alloy wheels | $350 | |||
| White-letter tires | $0 | $0 | ||
| Transmission | ||||
| Launch control | $100 | $100 | ||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $5,300 | $5,300 | $10,220 | $11,320 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $0 | $4,920 | $6,020 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | 0 | -4,645 | -5,674 |
Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo
| Model Year | 2006 | 2017 |
| Model | Explorer | 3-Series Gran Turismo |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch |
| Wheelbase | 113.7 in | 115.0 in |
| Length | 193.4 in | 190.0 in |
| Width | 73.7 in | 72.0 in |
| Height | 72.8 in | 59.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,441 lb. | 4,016 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 22.5 gal. | 15.8 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.8 in | 41.3 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 59.0 in | 55.2 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 55.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.4 in | 42.0 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.7 in | 38.3 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 58.9 in | 54.1 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 55.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 36.9 in | 39.2 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 37.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 53.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Hip Room | 45.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 34.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.6 ft3 | 18.3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.9 ft3 | 18.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.7 ft3 | 56.5 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
| Third-row seat | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Manual recliner, second row seats | 75 | Yes |
| Folding third row seats | 600 | No |
| Center armrest(s), second row | 50 | Yes |
| Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 275 | 28% |
| Total Not Requested | 700 | 72% |
| Luxury Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Audio controls on steering wheel | 125 | Yes |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 1175 | 68% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 32% |
| Ultimate Convenience Group | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Power-adjustable pedals | 125 | No |
| Total Requested | 100 | 44% |
| Total Not Requested | 125 | 56% |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited
| Third-row seat | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Manual recliner, second row seats | 75 | Yes |
| Folding third row seats | 600 | No |
| Center armrest(s), second row | 50 | Yes |
| Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 275 | 28% |
| Total Not Requested | 700 | 72% |
| Ultimate Convenience Group | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Power-adjustable pedals | 125 | No |
| Total Requested | 100 | 44% |
| Total Not Requested | 125 | 56% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo 330i
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Siri Eyes Free support | 0 | No |
| S Voice support | 0 | No |
| 4G LTE connectivity | 0 | No |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 54% |
| Total Not Requested | 515 | 46% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo 340i
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Siri Eyes Free support | 0 | No |
| S Voice support | 0 | No |
| 4G LTE connectivity | 0 | No |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 54% |
| Total Not Requested | 515 | 46% |
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