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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: $36,780

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $7,615

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,832

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $7,178

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092009
ModelExplorerExplorer3-Series
TrimEddie BauerLimited328i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $31,615 $35,550 $35,400
Base Invoice $29,319 $32,901 $32,750
Convenience Package 995    
Navigation system 2,505 1,995 2,100
Sunroof 850 850  
Premium Package     3,350
Satellite radio - one year subscription     595
Heated front seats     500
iPod integration     400
Obstacle detection, rear     750
Metallic paint (extra cost)     475
Convenience Package 846    
Navigation system 2,129 1,696 1,910
Sunroof 723 723  
Premium Package     3,050
Satellite radio - one year subscription     540
Heated front seats     455
iPod integration     365
Obstacle detection, rear     685
Metallic paint (extra cost)     430
Options (change) 4,350 2,845 8,170
Options (change) 3,698 2,419 7,435
Destination 815 815 825
Total Price $36,780 $39,210 $44,395
Total Invoice $33,832 $36,135 $41,010

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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: $7,560
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,127
Model Year200920092009
ModelExplorerExplorer3-Series
TrimEddie BauerLimited328i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine210hp V6210hp V6230hp I6
TransmissionA5A5M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
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$36,780$39,210$44,395
Adjustments for Features0-1,750-55
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,780$37,460$44,340
Cost Above Minimum$0$680$0
Total Invoice$33,832$36,135$41,010
Adjustments for Features0-1,613-51
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,832$34,522$40,959
Cost Above Minimum$0$690$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year200920092009
ModelExplorerExplorer3-Series
TrimEddie BauerLimited328i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900 
6-speed manual  $150
RWD$0$0$0
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 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist  $50
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Tires, run-flat  $150
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo area partition net  $40
Cargo cover$75 $75
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Roof rack$300$300 
Roof rails  $250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Interior air filter  $0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400 
Residual heat  $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Running boards$350$350 
Sunroof$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
iPod integration  $100
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Interior ambient lighting  $150
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$50
Floor mats$75$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75 
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
Power-folding third row seats $1000 
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600 
White-letter tires$0$0 
Total Value of Features$4,915$6,665$4,970
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,750$55
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,613-51

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20092009
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

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested120091%
Total Not Requested1259%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested69065%
Total Not Requested37535%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested69097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
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 Requested205072%
Total Not Requested80028%

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