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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: $34,770

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $7,345

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,088

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $6,477

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082006
ModelExplorerExplorer3-Series
TrimEddie BauerLimited325i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $29,245 $32,395 $34,600
Base Invoice $27,273 $30,178 $31,665
Luxury Package 1,290    
Sun and Sirius Package 560 560  
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 2,000
Audiophile Package 510    
Cargo cover 90 90  
Obstacle detection, rear 295   350
Premium Package     2,900
Metallic paint (extra cost)     475
Heated front seats     500
Satellite radio     595
Luxury Package 1,097    
Sun and Sirius Package 476 476  
Navigation system 1,696 1,696 1,820
Audiophile Package 433    
Cargo cover 77 77  
Obstacle detection, rear 251   320
Premium Package     2,640
Metallic paint (extra cost)     430
Heated front seats     455
Satellite radio     540
Options (change) 4,740 2,645 6,820
Options (change) 4,030 2,249 6,205
Destination 785 785 695
Total Price $34,770 $35,825 $42,115
Total Invoice $32,088 $33,212 $38,565

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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: $5,950
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,200
Model Year200820082006
ModelExplorerExplorer3-Series
TrimEddie BauerLimited325i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine210hp V6210hp V6215hp I6
TransmissionA5A5M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18205/55-16
Total Price$34,770$35,825$42,115
Adjustments for Features00-1,395
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,770$35,825$40,720
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,055$0
Total Invoice$32,088$33,212$38,565
Adjustments for Features00-1,277
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,088$33,212$37,288
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,124$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year200820082006
ModelExplorerExplorer3-Series
TrimEddie BauerLimited325i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900 
6-speed manual  $150
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50
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 
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 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Running boards$350$350 
Sunroof$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Headlight washers  $50
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
Floor mats$75$75 
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 $350
Polished alloy wheels $350 
White-letter tires$0$0 
Total Value of Features$4,350$4,350$5,745
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$1,395
Value of Feature Adjustments00-1,277

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20082006
ModelExplorer3-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase113.7 in108.7 in
Length193.4 in178.2 in
Width73.7 in71.5 in
Height72.8 in55.8 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.3,463 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in34.6 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 ft324.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft324.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft358.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested115090%
Total Not Requested12510%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 325i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested205071%
Total Not Requested82529%

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