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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: $44,910

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $2,065

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,389

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $1,926

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122010
ModelExplorer3-Series
TrimLimited328i
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $37,855 $35,700
Base Invoice $35,268 $33,025
Package 302A / 303A 4,500  
Cargo cover 135  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Premium Package   1,900
Steering-linked headlights   900
Navigation system   2,100
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
Adaptive cruise control   2,400
Proximity key   500
Roof rails   100
Heated front seats   500
Obstacle detection, rear   750
HD radio   350
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Package 302A / 303A 3,825  
Cargo cover 115  
Panoramic sunroof 1,356  
Premium Package   1,730
Steering-linked headlights   820
Navigation system   1,910
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
Adaptive cruise control   2,135
Proximity key   455
Roof rails   90
Heated front seats   455
Obstacle detection, rear   685
HD radio   315
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Options (change) 6,230 10,400
Options (change) 5,296 9,415
Destination 825 875
Total Price $44,910 $46,975
Total Invoice $41,389 $43,315

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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: $7,425
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,866
Model Year20122010
ModelExplorer3-Series
TrimLimited328i
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine290hp V6230hp I6
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20225/45-17
Total Price$44,910$46,975
Adjustments for Features-5,3600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,550$46,975
Total Invoice$41,389$43,315
Adjustments for Features-4,9400
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,449$43,315

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20122010
ModelExplorer3-Series
TrimLimited328i
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power liftgate$350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Curve control$50 
Forward collision warning$200 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo area partition net $40
Cargo net$40 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear spoiler$200 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Floor mats$75 
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 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Wood trim $300
Total Value of Features$8,045$2,685
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,360$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,9400

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20122010
ModelExplorer3-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase112.6 in108.7 in
Length197.1 in178.2 in
Width78.9 in71.5 in
Height70.4 in55.8 in
Curb Weight4,558 lb.3,463 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in34.6 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft324.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft324.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft358.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 302A / 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Blind spot warning system200No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision warning200No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested187545%
Total Not Requested230055%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested130067%
Total Not Requested65033%

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