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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: $40,215 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer | |||
| Difference: $7,560 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $36,934 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer | |||
| Difference: $7,216 | |||
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| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2014 |
| Model | Explorer | Explorer | 3-Series Gran Turismo |
| Trim | Eddie Bauer | Limited | 328i |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch |
| Base Price | $29,245 | $32,395 | $41,450 |
| Base Invoice | $27,273 | $30,178 | $38,315 |
| Third-row seat | 875 | 375 | |
| Sun and Sirius Package | 560 | 560 | |
| Luxury Package | 1,290 | ||
| Navigation system | 1,995 | 1,995 | 2,150 |
| Audiophile Package | 510 | ||
| 4.6L V8 | 1,310 | 1,310 | |
| AWD | 2,320 | 2,325 | |
| 255/50R20 | 1,325 | 630 | |
| Premium Package | 2,200 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | ||
| Heated front seats | 500 | ||
| Third-row seat | 744 | 319 | |
| Sun and Sirius Package | 476 | 476 | |
| Luxury Package | 1,097 | ||
| Navigation system | 1,696 | 1,696 | 1,955 |
| Audiophile Package | 433 | ||
| 4.6L V8 | 1,192 | 1,192 | |
| AWD | 2,111 | 2,117 | |
| 255/50R20 | 1,127 | 536 | |
| Premium Package | 2,000 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 500 | ||
| Heated front seats | 455 | ||
| Options (change) | 10,185 | 7,195 | 5,400 |
| Options (change) | 8,876 | 6,336 | 4,910 |
| Destination | 785 | 785 | 925 |
| Total Price | $40,215 | $40,375 | $47,775 |
| Total Invoice | $36,934 | $37,299 | $44,150 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo
| Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Explorer Limited | |||
| Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,320 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,063 | |||
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2014 |
| Model | Explorer | Explorer | 3-Series Gran Turismo |
| Trim | Eddie Bauer | Limited | 328i |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch |
| Engine | 292hp V8 | 292hp V8 | 240hp I4 |
| Transmission | A6 | A6 | T8 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 13/19 MPG | 13/19 MPG | 22/33 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 190, 7 | 190, 7 | 205, 9 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/50-20 | 255/50-20 | 225/55-17 |
| Total Price | $40,215 | $40,375 | $47,775 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -250 | -2,330 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $40,215 | $40,125 | $45,445 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $90 | $0 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $36,934 | $37,299 | $44,150 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -231 | -2,153 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $36,934 | $37,068 | $41,997 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $134 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2014 |
| Model | Explorer | Explorer | 3-Series Gran Turismo |
| Trim | Eddie Bauer | Limited | 328i |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||
| 6-speed automatic | $1000 | $1000 | |
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | ||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | $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 | ||
| Full-size spare tire | $225 | $225 | |
| 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 | |
| Liftglass or two-piece tailgate | $150 | $150 | |
| Roof rails | $250 | $250 | |
| Trailering equipment (4 wire) | $125 | $125 | |
| Climate Control | |||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | ||
| 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 | |||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | ||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | ||
| Rear bumper protector | $40 | $40 | |
| Retractable rear spoiler | $400 | ||
| Running boards | $350 | $350 | |
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | |
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | $75 | |
| Infotainment | |||
| App support | $0 | ||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | ||
| 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 | ||
| S Voice support | $0 | ||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | ||
| Siri Eyes Free support | $0 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | ||
| Text dictation | $50 | ||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | ||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | ||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | ||
| 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 | |
| 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 | ||
| Wood trim | $300 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | ||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | ||
| Polished alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | |
| Transmission | |||
| Launch control | $100 | ||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $7,640 | $7,890 | $9,970 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $250 | $2,330 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -231 | -2,153 |
Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo
| Model Year | 2008 | 2014 |
| 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 | 4,706 lb. | 3,915 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% |
| Sun and Sirius Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1100 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Luxury Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power-adjustable pedals | 125 | No |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1150 | 90% |
| Total Not Requested | 125 | 10% |
| Audiophile Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 100% |
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% |
| Sun and Sirius Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1100 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo 328i
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Smartphone integration | 0 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Text dictation | 50 | No |
| Siri Eyes Free support | 0 | No |
| S Voice support | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 700 | 61% |
| Total Not Requested | 440 | 39% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | No |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 50% |
| Total Not Requested | 900 | 50% |
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