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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: $34,475

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $15,770

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,837

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $15,563

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820172017
ModelExplorerExplorer3-Series3-Series
TrimEddie BauerLimited328d330i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $29,245 $32,395 $44,450 $42,950
Base Invoice $27,273 $30,178 $42,020 $40,625
Sun and Sirius Package 560 560    
Luxury Package 1,290   0 0
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 1,950 1,950
Audiophile Package 510      
Cargo cover 90 90    
Leather seating surfaces     1,450 1,450
Premium Package     1,700 1,700
Metallic paint (extra cost)     700 700
Heated front seats     500 500
Sun and Sirius Package 476 476    
Luxury Package 1,097   0 0
Navigation system 1,696 1,696 1,775 1,775
Audiophile Package 433      
Cargo cover 77 77    
Leather seating surfaces     1,335 1,335
Premium Package     1,565 1,565
Metallic paint (extra cost)     645 645
Heated front seats     460 460
Options (change) 4,445 2,645 6,300 6,300
Options (change) 3,779 2,249 5,780 5,780
Destination 785 785 995 995
Total Price $34,475 $35,825 $51,745 $50,245
Total Invoice $31,837 $33,212 $48,795 $47,400

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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: $9,800
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,931
Model Year2008200820172017
ModelExplorerExplorer3-Series3-Series
TrimEddie BauerLimited328d330i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine210hp V6210hp V6180hp I4 D248hp I4
TransmissionA5A5T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7205, 9205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$34,475$35,825$51,745$50,245
Adjustments for Features0-500-5,870-5,970
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,475$35,325$45,875$44,275
Cost Above Minimum$0$850$1,600$0
Total Invoice$31,837$33,212$48,795$47,400
Adjustments for Features0-464-5,535-5,632
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,837$32,748$43,260$41,768
Cost Above Minimum$0$911$1,492$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year2008200820172017
ModelExplorerExplorer3-Series3-Series
TrimEddie BauerLimited328d330i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300
RWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125  
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote app  $25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Brake assist  $50$50
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Hill descent control  $250$250
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear $250  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo area partition net  $40$40
Class II trailer hitch$200$200  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150
Residual heat  $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Regenerative braking  $0$0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Rear bumper protector$40$40  
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Running boards$350$350  
Sunroof$900$900  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0
App support  $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
Handwriting recognition  $200$200
HD radio  $50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
Media drive  $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0
S Voice support  $0$0
Satellite radio$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100
Wood trim  $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600  
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
White-letter tires$0$0  
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,690$5,190$10,560$10,660
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$500$5,870$5,970
Value of Feature Adjustments0-464-5,535-5,632

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20082017
ModelExplorer3-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase113.7 in110.6 in
Length193.4 in182.0 in
Width73.7 in71.3 in
Height72.8 in56.3 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.3,663 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

Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
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 328d

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 information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rails250Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25No
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25091%
Total Not Requested259%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights1000No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1900100%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

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 information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rails250Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25No
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25091%
Total Not Requested259%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights1000No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1900100%

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