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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: $46,395

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $6,550

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,727

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $6,653

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112016
ModelExplorer3-Series Gran Turismo
TrimLimited328i
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $37,535 $43,000
Base Invoice $34,952 $40,240
AWD 2,000  
Package 302A 4,305  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Cargo cover 135  
Luxury Package   0
Leather seating surfaces   1,450
Premium Package   950
Driver Assistance Package   950
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,200
Navigation system   1,950
Steering-linked headlights   900
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Heated front seats   500
Semi-automated parking system   500
AWD 1,820  
Package 302A 3,659  
Panoramic sunroof 1,356  
Cargo cover 115  
Luxury Package   0
Leather seating surfaces   1,320
Premium Package   865
Driver Assistance Package   865
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,090
Navigation system   1,775
Steering-linked headlights   820
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Heated front seats   455
Semi-automated parking system   455
Options (change) 8,035 8,950
Options (change) 6,950 8,145
Destination 825 995
Total Price $46,395 $52,945
Total Invoice $42,727 $49,380

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,675
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,689
Model Year20112016
ModelExplorer3-Series Gran Turismo
TrimLimited328i
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine290hp V6240hp I4
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG22/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20225/45-18
Total Price$46,395$52,945
Adjustments for Features-1,1250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,270$52,945
Total Invoice$42,727$49,380
Adjustments for Features-1,0360
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,691$49,380

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

Model Year20112016
ModelExplorer3-Series Gran Turismo
TrimLimited328i
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote app $25
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Curve control$50 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Terrain selector$200 
Tires, run-flat $150
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Residual heat $50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear spoiler$200 
Retractable rear spoiler $400
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
App support $0
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
Navigation map updates, three years $0
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
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 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$9,170$8,045
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,125$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,0360

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

Model Year20112016
ModelExplorer3-Series Gran Turismo
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.6 in115.0 in
Length197.1 in190.0 in
Width78.9 in72.0 in
Height70.4 in59.4 in
Curb Weight4,752 lb.3,915 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in41.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in54.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in39.2 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft318.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft318.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft356.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 302A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Blind spot warning system200No
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested292574%
Total Not Requested105026%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo 328i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested70078%
Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
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 information25Yes
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested72565%
Total Not Requested39035%

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