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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: $46,570 Ford Explorer Limited | |||
| Difference: $7,925 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $43,040 Ford Explorer Limited | |||
| Difference: $7,740 | |||
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| Model Year | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | Explorer | 3-Series | 3-Series |
| Trim | Limited | 328i | 328d |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon |
| Base Price | $38,200 | $41,950 | $43,450 |
| Base Invoice | $35,622 | $39,275 | $40,655 |
| Package 302A / 303A | 4,600 | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | 1,150 | ||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,595 | ||
| Cargo cover | 130 | ||
| Navigation system | 2,150 | 2,150 | |
| Driver Assistance Package | 950 | 950 | |
| Cold Weather Package | 950 | 950 | |
| Driver Assistance Plus | 1,900 | 1,900 | |
| Premium Package | 2,200 | 2,200 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | 900 | 900 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | 550 | |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 250 | 250 | |
| Semi-automated parking system | 500 | 500 | |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 1,200 | 1,200 | |
| Package 302A / 303A | 4,013 | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | 1,004 | ||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,392 | ||
| Cargo cover | 114 | ||
| Navigation system | 1,955 | 1,955 | |
| Driver Assistance Package | 865 | 865 | |
| Cold Weather Package | 865 | 865 | |
| Driver Assistance Plus | 1,730 | 1,730 | |
| Premium Package | 2,000 | 2,000 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | 820 | 820 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 500 | 500 | |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 230 | 230 | |
| Semi-automated parking system | 455 | 455 | |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 1,090 | 1,090 | |
| Options (change) | 7,475 | 11,550 | 11,550 |
| Options (change) | 6,523 | 10,510 | 10,510 |
| Destination | 895 | 995 | 995 |
| Total Price | $46,570 | $54,495 | $55,995 |
| Total Invoice | $43,040 | $50,780 | $52,160 |
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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: $7,120 | |||
| Model Year | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | Explorer | 3-Series | 3-Series |
| Trim | Limited | 328i | 328d |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon |
| Engine | 290hp V6 | 240hp I4 | 180hp I4 D |
| 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 | $46,570 | $54,495 | $55,995 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -665 | -565 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $46,570 | $53,830 | $55,430 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $1,600 |
| Total Invoice | $43,040 | $50,780 | $52,160 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -620 | -526 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $43,040 | $50,160 | $51,634 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $1,474 |
Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW 3-Series
| Model Year | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | Explorer | 3-Series | 3-Series |
| Trim | Limited | 328i | 328d |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| Around view cameras | $500 | $500 | |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | $200 | |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | ||
| Curve control | $50 | ||
| Hill descent control | $250 | $250 | |
| Inflatable rear seat belts | $200 | ||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | |
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | $200 | ||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | |
| Pedestrian detection | $50 | $50 | |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | ||
| Rearview camera | $200 | ||
| 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 | ||
| Wide-view front camera | $150 | $150 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |||
| 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 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | ||
| 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 | |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | |
| Compass | $0 | $0 | |
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | ||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | |
| Spotter mirror(s) | $50 | ||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | ||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | ||
| 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 | ||
| 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 | $8,195 | $8,860 | $8,760 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $665 | $565 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -620 | -526 |
Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW 3-Series
| Model Year | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | Explorer | 3-Series |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon |
| Wheelbase | 112.6 in | 110.6 in |
| Length | 197.1 in | 182.1 in |
| Width | 78.9 in | 71.3 in |
| Height | 70.4 in | 56.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,535 lb. | 3,546 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 / 303A | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Parking guidance system - active | 500 | Yes |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | No |
| Driver drowsiness monitor | 150 | Yes |
| Inflatable rear seatbelts | 200 | No |
| Lane departure prevention system, steering-based | 200 | No |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | Yes |
| Tailgating position, third row seats | 50 | No |
| Power-stowing third row seats | 400 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power liftgate | 350 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2775 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 1700 | 38% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i
| Steering-linked headlights | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 500 | 77% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 23% |
| 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? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Siri Eyes Free support | 0 | No |
| S Voice support | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 725 | 65% |
| Total Not Requested | 390 | 35% |
| 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% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 91% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 9% |
| Driver Assistance Plus | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Around view cameras | 300 | No |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | No |
| Driver drowsiness monitor | 150 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Wide-view front camera | 150 | No |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 750 | 52% |
| Total Not Requested | 700 | 48% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 1150 | 64% |
| Total Not Requested | 650 | 36% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d
| Steering-linked headlights | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 500 | 77% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 23% |
| 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? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Siri Eyes Free support | 0 | No |
| S Voice support | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 725 | 65% |
| Total Not Requested | 390 | 35% |
| 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% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 91% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 9% |
| Driver Assistance Plus | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Around view cameras | 300 | No |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | No |
| Driver drowsiness monitor | 150 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Wide-view front camera | 150 | No |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 750 | 52% |
| Total Not Requested | 700 | 48% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 1150 | 64% |
| Total Not Requested | 650 | 36% |
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