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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: $35,330

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $19,215

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,909

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $18,526

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072017
ModelExplorerExplorerX3
TrimEddie BauerLimitedxDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,370 $31,115 $48,950
Base Invoice $26,790 $29,361 $46,205
Luxury Package 1,450    
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350  
4.6L V8 1,295 1,295  
Cargo cover 90 90  
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 1,950
Sunroof 850 850  
Satellite radio 195 195  
Text dictation     0
Metallic paint (extra cost)     700
Heated front seats     500
Leather seating surfaces     1,450
Luxury Package 1,232    
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298  
4.6L V8 1,192 1,192  
Cargo cover 77 77  
Navigation system 1,696 1,696 1,795
Sunroof 723 723  
Satellite radio 166 166  
Text dictation     0
Metallic paint (extra cost)     645
Heated front seats     460
Leather seating surfaces     1,335
Options (change) 6,225 4,775 4,600
Options (change) 5,384 4,152 4,235
Destination 735 735 995
Total Price $35,330 $36,625 $54,545
Total Invoice $32,909 $34,248 $51,435

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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: $12,905
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,576
Model Year200720072017
ModelExplorerExplorerX3
TrimEddie BauerLimitedxDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8300hp I6
TransmissionA6A6T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/21 MPG15/21 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18245/50-18
Total Price$35,330$36,625$54,545
Adjustments for Features0-250-6,310
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,330$36,375$48,235
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,045$0
Total Invoice$32,909$34,248$51,435
Adjustments for Features0-234-5,950
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,909$34,014$45,485
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,105$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW X3

Model Year200720072017
ModelExplorerExplorerX3
TrimEddie BauerLimitedxDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power liftgate  $350
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
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, rear $250 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Tires, run-flat  $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs  $50
Cargo mat  $40
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Interior air filter  $0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Regenerative braking  $0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear spoiler  $200
Running boards$350$350 
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player  $0
Handwriting recognition  $200
HD radio  $50
In-vehicle Internet  $150
Media drive  $15
Navigation map updates, three years  $0
S Voice support  $0
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Text dictation  $50
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Compass$0$0 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
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 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Polished alloy wheels $350 
White-letter tires$0$0 
Total Value of Features$3,825$4,075$10,135
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$6,310
Value of Feature Adjustments0-234-5,950

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW X3

Model Year20072017
ModelExplorerX3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.7 in110.6 in
Length193.4 in183.8 in
Width73.7 in74.1 in
Height72.8 in66.1 in
Curb Weight4,531 lb.4,230 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in39.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in36.5 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 ft327.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft327.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft363.3 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 control125Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested117568%
Total Not Requested55032%
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 xDrive35i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%

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