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Ford Explorer vs. BMW 3-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Ford Explorer vs. BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $44,395 Ford Explorer Limited | |||
| Difference: $8,500 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $40,907 Ford Explorer Limited | |||
| Difference: $8,933 | |||
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| Model Year | 2011 | 2017 | 2017 |
| Model | Explorer | 3-Series | 3-Series |
| Trim | Limited | 328d | 330i |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon |
| Base Price | $37,535 | $44,450 | $42,950 |
| Base Invoice | $34,952 | $42,020 | $40,625 |
| Package 302A | 4,305 | ||
| Cargo cover | 135 | ||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,595 | ||
| Navigation system | 1,950 | 1,950 | |
| Luxury Package | 0 | 0 | |
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,450 | 1,450 | |
| Premium Package | 1,700 | 1,700 | |
| Driver Assistance Package | 950 | 950 | |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 1,200 | 1,200 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 700 | 700 | |
| Heated front seats | 500 | 500 | |
| Semi-automated parking system | 500 | 500 | |
| Package 302A | 3,659 | ||
| Cargo cover | 115 | ||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,356 | ||
| Navigation system | 1,775 | 1,775 | |
| Luxury Package | 0 | 0 | |
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,335 | 1,335 | |
| Premium Package | 1,565 | 1,565 | |
| Driver Assistance Package | 875 | 875 | |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 1,105 | 1,105 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 645 | 645 | |
| Heated front seats | 460 | 460 | |
| Semi-automated parking system | 460 | 460 | |
| Options (change) | 6,035 | 8,950 | 8,950 |
| Options (change) | 5,130 | 8,220 | 8,220 |
| Destination | 825 | 995 | 995 |
| Total Price | $44,395 | $54,395 | $52,895 |
| Total Invoice | $40,907 | $51,235 | $49,840 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW 3-Series
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,260 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,765 | |||
| Model Year | 2011 | 2017 | 2017 |
| Model | Explorer | 3-Series | 3-Series |
| Trim | Limited | 328d | 330i |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon |
| Engine | 290hp V6 | 180hp I4 D | 248hp I4 |
| Transmission | T6 | T8 | T8 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 390, 12 | 205, 9 | 205, 9 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/50-20 | 225/50-17 | 225/50-17 |
| Total Price | $44,395 | $54,395 | $52,895 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -1,140 | -1,240 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $44,395 | $53,255 | $51,655 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,600 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $40,907 | $51,235 | $49,840 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -1,074 | -1,168 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $40,907 | $50,161 | $48,672 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,489 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW 3-Series
| Model Year | 2011 | 2017 | 2017 |
| Model | Explorer | 3-Series | 3-Series |
| Trim | Limited | 328d | 330i |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | ||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | $1300 | |
| FWD | $0 | ||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | |
| Accessories | |||
| AC power outlet | $100 | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | ||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | $850 | |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | $100 | |
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | ||
| Power liftgate | $350 | ||
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | ||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | |
| Remote start | $150 | ||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||
| 911 assist | $25 | ||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | |
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | ||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | ||
| Curve control | $50 | ||
| Hill descent control | $250 | $250 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | |
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | ||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | ||
| Safety key | $5 | ||
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | $350 | |
| Side curtain airbags, three rows | $500 | ||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | ||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | |
| Trailer sway control | $25 | ||
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | ||
| Cargo Management | |||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | |
| Cargo area partition net | $40 | $40 | |
| Cargo net | $40 | ||
| Liftglass or two-piece tailgate | $150 | $150 | |
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | ||
| Climate Control | |||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | |
| Rear HVAC unit | $400 | ||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | |
| Engine / Motor | |||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | |
| Regenerative braking | $0 | $0 | |
| Exterior | |||
| Bodyside cladding (gray/black) | $250 | ||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | ||
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | ||
| Infotainment | |||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | $0 | |
| App support | $0 | $0 | |
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | |
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | $200 | |
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | |
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | |
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | $0 | |
| Navigation, turn-by-turn | $25 | ||
| S Voice support | $0 | $0 | |
| Satellite radio | $200 | ||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | $250 | |
| SD Card slot | $25 | ||
| Siri Eyes Free support | $0 | $0 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | |
| Wi-Fi hotspot capability | $0 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | |
| Compass | $0 | $0 | |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | ||
| LED headlights | $1000 | $1000 | |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | |
| Spotter mirror(s) | $50 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | ||
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | ||
| 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 | ||
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | ||
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power-stowing third row seats | $1000 | ||
| Tailgating position, third row seats | $50 | ||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | |
| Transmission | |||
| Launch control | $100 | ||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $7,570 | $8,710 | $8,810 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $1,140 | $1,240 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -1,074 | -1,168 |
Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW 3-Series
| Model Year | 2011 | 2017 |
| Model | Explorer | 3-Series |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon |
| Wheelbase | 112.6 in | 110.6 in |
| Length | 197.1 in | 182.0 in |
| Width | 78.9 in | 71.3 in |
| Height | 70.4 in | 56.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,579 lb. | 3,663 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.6 gal. | 15.8 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 40.6 in | 40.4 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 61.3 in | 55.1 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 57.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 40.6 in | 42.0 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 40.5 in | 38.3 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 61.0 in | 55.1 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 56.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 39.8 in | 35.0 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 37.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 50.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Hip Room | 40.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 33.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 21.0 ft3 | 17.5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.8 ft3 | 17.5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 80.7 ft3 | 53.0 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited
| Package 302A | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control | 450 | Yes |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Parking guidance system - active | 500 | Yes |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | No |
| Forward collision alert | 200 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power liftgate | 350 | No |
| Tailgating position, third row seats | 50 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| Power-stowing third row seats | 400 | No |
| Total Requested | 2575 | 65% |
| Total Not Requested | 1400 | 35% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 200 | 22% |
| Total Not Requested | 700 | 78% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Siri Eyes Free support | 0 | No |
| S Voice support | 0 | No |
| 4G LTE connectivity | 0 | No |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 725 | 65% |
| Total Not Requested | 390 | 35% |
| Luxury Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Roof rails | 250 | Yes |
| Additional chrome trim | 0 | No |
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | 25 | Yes |
| Chrome interior accents (optional) | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 275 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| LED headlights | 1000 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 13% |
| Total Not Requested | 1650 | 87% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 450 | 75% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 25% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 200 | 22% |
| Total Not Requested | 700 | 78% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Siri Eyes Free support | 0 | No |
| S Voice support | 0 | No |
| 4G LTE connectivity | 0 | No |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 725 | 65% |
| Total Not Requested | 390 | 35% |
| Luxury Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Roof rails | 250 | Yes |
| Additional chrome trim | 0 | No |
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | 25 | Yes |
| Chrome interior accents (optional) | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 275 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| LED headlights | 1000 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 13% |
| Total Not Requested | 1650 | 87% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 450 | 75% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 25% |
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