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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: $50,020

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $4,290

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,945

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $5,963

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172007
ModelExplorer3-Series
TrimPlatinum328i
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $53,235 $34,200
Base Invoice $50,839 $31,465
Cargo cover 130  
Steering-linked headlights   800
Premium Package   3,250
Navigation system   2,100
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
Obstacle detection, rear   350
iPod integration   400
Heated front seats   500
Proximity key   500
HD radio   500
Satellite radio   595
Adaptive cruise control   2,400
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,275
AWD   1,900
Cargo cover 124  
Steering-linked headlights   730
Premium Package   2,960
Navigation system   1,910
Metallic paint (extra cost)   430
Obstacle detection, rear   320
iPod integration   365
Heated front seats   455
Proximity key   455
HD radio   450
Satellite radio   540
Adaptive cruise control   2,135
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,210
AWD   1,745
Options (change) 130 15,045
Options (change) 124 13,705
Destination 945 775
Total Price $54,310 $50,020
Total Invoice $51,908 $45,945

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,915
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,835
Model Year20172007
ModelExplorer3-Series
TrimPlatinum328i
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine365hp V6230hp I6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 12?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20205/55-16
Total Price$54,310$50,020
Adjustments for Features-9,2050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,105$50,020
Total Invoice$51,908$45,945
Adjustments for Features-8,7980
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,110$45,945

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20172007
ModelExplorer3-Series
TrimPlatinum328i
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Active noise reduction$0 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power liftgate$350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote start$150 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Curve control$50 
Forward collision warning$200 
Hill descent control$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$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 
Terrain selector$200 
Tires, run-flat $150
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Wide-view front camera$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo area partition net $40
Cargo net$40 
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Residual heat $50
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear spoiler$200 
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
iPod integration $100
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Headlight washers $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Floor mats$75 
Heated second row seats$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$14,535$5,330
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,205$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,7980

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20172007
ModelExplorer3-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase112.6 in108.7 in
Length198.3 in178.2 in
Width78.9 in71.5 in
Height70.0 in55.8 in
Curb Weight4,890 lb.3,947 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 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 Legroom33.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft324.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft324.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft358.0 ft3

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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
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Headlight washers50No
Hill start assist75No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested125100%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested257590%
Total Not Requested27510%

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