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Ford Explorer vs. BMW X3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. BMW X3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,835

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $9,265

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,154

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $9,166

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062008
ModelExplorerExplorerX3
TrimEddie BauerLimited3.0si
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,200 $32,515 $38,600
Base Invoice $27,518 $29,578 $35,510
Luxury Package 1,700    
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350  
4.6L V8 1,200 1,200  
Sunroof 850 850  
Cargo cover 80 80  
Side curtain airbags 560 560  
Obstacle detection, rear 255 255 700
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 1,800
Sport Activity Package     1,400
Premium Package     2,800
Metallic paint (extra cost)     475
Heated front seats     500
6-speed shiftable automatic     0
Luxury Package 1,445    
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298  
4.6L V8 1,068 1,068  
Sunroof 723 723  
Cargo cover 68 68  
Side curtain airbags 476 476  
Obstacle detection, rear 217 217 635
Navigation system 1,696 1,696 1,640
Sport Activity Package     1,275
Premium Package     2,550
Metallic paint (extra cost)     430
Heated front seats     455
6-speed shiftable automatic     0
Options (change) 6,990 5,290 7,675
Options (change) 5,991 4,546 6,985
Destination 645 645 825
Total Price $37,835 $38,450 $47,100
Total Invoice $34,154 $34,769 $43,320

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,970
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,135
Model Year200620062008
ModelExplorerExplorerX3
TrimEddie BauerLimited3.0si
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8260hp I6
TransmissionA6A6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/21 MPG15/21 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/65-17235/50-18
Total Price$37,835$38,450$47,100
Adjustments for Features00-3,295
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,835$38,450$43,805
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0
Total Invoice$34,154$34,769$43,320
Adjustments for Features00-3,031
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,154$34,769$40,289
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW X3

Model Year200620062008
ModelExplorerExplorerX3
TrimEddie BauerLimited3.0si
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist  $50
Hill descent control  $250
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs  $50
Cargo mat  $40
Cargo organizer  $100
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Interior air filter  $0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear spoiler  $200
Skid plate (one)  $50
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Floor mats$75$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0$0 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Polished alloy wheels $350 
White-letter tires$0$0 
Total Value of Features$3,875$3,875$7,170
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$3,295
Value of Feature Adjustments00-3,031

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW X3

Model Year20062008
ModelExplorerX3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.7 in110.1 in
Length193.4 in179.7 in
Width73.7 in73.0 in
Height72.8 in66.0 in
Curb Weight4,531 lb.4,067 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in55.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in40.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in55.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in35.8 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom34.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft330.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft330.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft371.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested105061%
Total Not Requested67539%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 3.0si

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Sport Activity Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Deep-tinted rear windows275Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Running boards350Yes
235/50HR18 tires400No
Total Requested62561%
Total Not Requested40039%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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 link100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested115055%
Total Not Requested95045%

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