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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: $54,045

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $5,650

Lowest Total Invoice: $51,656

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $3,929

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016
ModelExplorer3-Series Gran Turismo
TrimPlatinum335i
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $52,970 $49,200
Base Invoice $50,587 $45,945
Cargo cover 130  
Cold Weather Package   950
Leather seating surfaces   1,450
Driver Assistance Package   950
Driver Assistance Plus   1,700
Navigation system   1,950
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Auto-dimming headlights   250
Semi-automated parking system   500
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,200
Cargo cover 124  
Cold Weather Package   865
Leather seating surfaces   1,320
Driver Assistance Package   865
Driver Assistance Plus   1,545
Navigation system   1,775
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Auto-dimming headlights   230
Semi-automated parking system   455
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,090
Options (change) 130 9,500
Options (change) 124 8,645
Destination 945 995
Total Price $54,045 $59,695
Total Invoice $51,656 $55,585

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,215
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,336
Model Year20162016
ModelExplorer3-Series Gran Turismo
TrimPlatinum335i
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine365hp V6300hp I6
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG20/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 12600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20225/45-18
Total Price$54,045$59,695
Adjustments for Features-3,5650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,480$59,695
Total Invoice$51,656$55,585
Adjustments for Features-3,4070
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,249$55,585

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

Model Year20162016
ModelExplorer3-Series Gran Turismo
TrimPlatinum335i
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 
Active noise reduction$0 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
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
Around view cameras $500
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Curve control$50 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Inflatable rear seat belts$200 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rearview camera$200 
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 
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails$250 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
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 
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
Tow hook(s), front$40 
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 passenger-side mirror $75
Headlight washers $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, 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 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
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$12,810$9,245
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,565$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,4070

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

Model Year20162016
ModelExplorer3-Series Gran Turismo
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.6 in115.0 in
Length198.3 in190.0 in
Width78.9 in72.0 in
Height70.0 in59.4 in
Curb Weight4,890 lb.4,010 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in41.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in54.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 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 Legroom33.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft318.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft318.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft356.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo 335i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested70078%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested75052%
Total Not Requested70048%
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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