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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: $48,685

Ford Explorer Sport   
Difference: $1,240

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,040

Ford Explorer Sport   
Difference: $1,065

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320142014
ModelExplorer3-Series3-Series
TrimSport328i328d
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $40,780 $41,450 $42,950
Base Invoice $38,027 $38,315 $39,695
Package 402A 4,130    
Adaptive cruise control 1,150    
Cargo cover 135    
Panoramic sunroof 1,595    
Driver Assistance Package   950 950
Navigation system   2,150 2,150
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,200 1,200
Premium Package   2,200 2,200
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550
Heated front seats   500 500
Package 402A 3,604    
Adaptive cruise control 1,004    
Cargo cover 118    
Panoramic sunroof 1,392    
Driver Assistance Package   865 865
Navigation system   1,955 1,955
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,090 1,090
Premium Package   2,000 2,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500
Heated front seats   455 455
Options (change) 7,010 7,550 7,550
Options (change) 6,118 6,865 6,865
Destination 895 925 925
Total Price $48,685 $49,925 $51,425
Total Invoice $45,040 $46,105 $47,485

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW 3-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,200
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,879
Model Year201320142014
ModelExplorer3-Series3-Series
TrimSport328i328d
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine365hp V6240hp I4180hp I4 D
TransmissionT6T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG21/31 MPG21/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12205, 9205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$48,685$49,925$51,425
Adjustments for Features-2,060-1000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,625$49,825$51,425
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,600
Total Invoice$45,040$46,105$47,485
Adjustments for Features-1,906-920
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,134$46,013$47,485
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,472

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year201320142014
ModelExplorer3-Series3-Series
TrimSport328i328d
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
AWD$1700$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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
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  
Inflatable rear seat belts$200  
Knee airbag, driver $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  
Terrain selector$200  
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  
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Residual heat $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
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 
App support $0$0
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Media drive $15$15
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
Text dictation $50$50
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Compass $0$0
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
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  
Stowable third row seats$600  
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Launch control $100 
Total Value of Features$9,945$7,985$7,885
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,060$100$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,906-920

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20132014
ModelExplorer3-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase112.6 in110.6 in
Length197.1 in182.1 in
Width78.9 in71.3 in
Height70.4 in56.5 in
Curb Weight4,921 lb.3,895 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in35.0 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 ft317.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft317.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft353.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Package 402A
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested157549%
Total Not Requested162551%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested70078%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested72564%
Total Not Requested41536%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested115064%
Total Not Requested65036%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested70078%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested72564%
Total Not Requested41536%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested115064%
Total Not Requested65036%

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