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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: $51,170

Ford Explorer Sport   
Difference: $7,125

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,348

Ford Explorer Sport   
Difference: $7,552

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152017
ModelExplorer3-Series Gran Turismo
TrimSport340i
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $43,100 $50,550
Base Invoice $40,191 $47,690
Package 401A 4,300  
Adaptive cruise control 1,150  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Cargo cover 130  
Driver Assistance Package   950
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,200
Navigation system   1,950
Metallic paint (extra cost)   700
Heated front seats   500
Leather seating surfaces   1,450
Package 401A 3,752  
Adaptive cruise control 1,004  
Panoramic sunroof 1,392  
Cargo cover 114  
Driver Assistance Package   875
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,105
Navigation system   1,795
Metallic paint (extra cost)   645
Heated front seats   460
Leather seating surfaces   1,335
Options (change) 7,175 6,750
Options (change) 6,262 6,215
Destination 895 995
Total Price $51,170 $58,295
Total Invoice $47,348 $54,900

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,400
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,806
Model Year20152017
ModelExplorer3-Series Gran Turismo
TrimSport340i
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine365hp V6320hp I6
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG20/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20225/45-18
Total Price$51,170$58,295
Adjustments for Features-2750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,895$58,295
Total Invoice$47,348$54,900
Adjustments for Features-2540
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,094$54,900

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

Model Year20152017
ModelExplorer3-Series Gran Turismo
TrimSport340i
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
Heated steering wheel$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote app $25
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
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 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200 
Knee airbag, driver $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
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Residual heat $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
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
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
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
Stowable third row seats$600 
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$9,795$9,520
Value of Feature Adjustments$275$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2540

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

Model Year20152017
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 Weight4,921 lb.4,103 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 Sport

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested192561%
Total Not Requested122539%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo 340i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested70078%
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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