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Ford Explorer vs. BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,085

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $13,310

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,550

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $12,600

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072016
ModelExplorerExplorer3-Series Gran Turismo
TrimEddie BauerLimited328i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $28,370 $31,115 $43,000
Base Invoice $26,790 $29,361 $40,240
Third-row seat 845 375  
Luxury Package 1,450    
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350  
4.6L V8 1,295 1,295  
Sunroof 850 850  
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 1,950
Satellite radio 195 195  
Premium Package     950
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550
Heated front seats     500
Leather seating surfaces     1,450
Third-row seat 718 319  
Luxury Package 1,232    
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298  
4.6L V8 1,192 1,192  
Sunroof 723 723  
Navigation system 1,696 1,696 1,775
Satellite radio 166 166  
Premium Package     865
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500
Heated front seats     455
Leather seating surfaces     1,320
Options (change) 6,980 5,060 5,400
Options (change) 6,025 4,394 4,915
Destination 735 735 995
Total Price $36,085 $36,910 $49,395
Total Invoice $33,550 $34,490 $46,150

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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: $8,740
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,330
Model Year200720072016
ModelExplorerExplorer3-Series Gran Turismo
TrimEddie BauerLimited328i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine292hp V8292hp V8240hp I4
TransmissionA6A6T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/21 MPG15/21 MPG22/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18225/45-18
Total Price$36,085$36,910$49,395
Adjustments for Features0-250-4,570
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,085$36,660$44,825
Cost Above Minimum$0$575$0
Total Invoice$33,550$34,490$46,150
Adjustments for Features0-234-4,270
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,550$34,256$41,880
Cost Above Minimum$0$706$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo

Model Year200720072016
ModelExplorerExplorer3-Series Gran Turismo
TrimEddie BauerLimited328i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power liftgate  $350
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist  $50
Hill descent control  $250
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Tires, run-flat  $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo area rails w/tie downs  $50
Cargo cover  $75
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Roof rails$250$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Interior air filter  $0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear wiper$175$175 
Residual heat  $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Regenerative braking  $0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Retractable rear spoiler  $400
Running boards$350$350 
Sunroof$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player  $0
Handwriting recognition  $200
HD radio  $50
In-vehicle Internet  $150
Media drive  $15
Navigation map updates, three years  $0
S Voice support  $0
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $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
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $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
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Polished alloy wheels $350 
White-letter tires$0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$5,325$5,575$9,895
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$4,570
Value of Feature Adjustments0-234-4,270

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo

Model Year20072016
ModelExplorer3-Series Gran Turismo
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase113.7 in115.0 in
Length193.4 in190.0 in
Width73.7 in72.0 in
Height72.8 in59.4 in
Curb Weight4,531 lb.3,915 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in41.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in54.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in39.2 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom34.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft318.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft318.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft356.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100No
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Total Requested27528%
Total Not Requested70072%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested117568%
Total Not Requested55032%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100No
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Total Requested27528%
Total Not Requested70072%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo 328i

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
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%

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