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

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Ford Explorer vs. BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,580

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $9,445

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,937

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $9,533

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062014
ModelExplorerExplorer3-Series
TrimEddie BauerLimited328i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $30,200 $32,515 $41,450
Base Invoice $27,518 $29,578 $38,315
Luxury Package 1,700    
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350  
4.6L V8 1,200 1,200  
Cargo cover 80 80  
Sunroof 850 850  
Side curtain airbags 560 560  
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 2,150
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550
Heated front seats     500
Leather seating surfaces     1,450
Luxury Package 1,445    
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298  
4.6L V8 1,068 1,068  
Cargo cover 68 68  
Sunroof 723 723  
Side curtain airbags 476 476  
Navigation system 1,696 1,696 1,955
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500
Heated front seats     455
Leather seating surfaces     1,320
Options (change) 6,735 5,035 4,650
Options (change) 5,774 4,329 4,230
Destination 645 645 925
Total Price $37,580 $38,195 $47,025
Total Invoice $33,937 $34,552 $43,470

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,560
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,942
Model Year200620062014
ModelExplorerExplorer3-Series
TrimEddie BauerLimited328i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine292hp V8292hp V8240hp I4
TransmissionA6A6T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/21 MPG15/21 MPG23/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/65-17225/50-17
Total Price$37,580$38,195$47,025
Adjustments for Features00-3,885
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,580$38,195$43,140
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0
Total Invoice$33,937$34,552$43,470
Adjustments for Features00-3,591
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,937$34,552$39,879
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year200620062014
ModelExplorerExplorer3-Series
TrimEddie BauerLimited328i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
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
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Tires, run-flat  $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo area partition net  $40
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
Residual heat  $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Regenerative braking  $0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear spoiler  $200
Running boards$350$350 
Sunroof$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Aux input  $50
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
S Voice support  $0
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Text dictation  $50
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 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0$0 
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$4,625$4,625$8,510
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$3,885
Value of Feature Adjustments00-3,591

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20062014
ModelExplorer3-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase113.7 in110.6 in
Length193.4 in182.1 in
Width73.7 in71.3 in
Height72.8 in56.5 in
Curb Weight4,531 lb.3,595 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in55.1 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 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in35.0 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 ft317.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft317.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft353.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

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 fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt 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

Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested60053%
Total Not Requested54047%

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