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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: $39,725

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $8,750

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,518

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $8,247

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082010
ModelExplorerExplorerX3
TrimEddie BauerLimitedxDrive30i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,245 $32,395 $38,850
Base Invoice $27,273 $30,178 $35,920
Luxury Package 1,290    
Sun and Sirius Package 560 560  
4.6L V8 1,310 1,310  
Cargo cover 90 90  
Obstacle detection, rear 295   750
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 1,800
Audiophile Package 510    
AWD 2,320 2,325  
255/50R20 1,325 630  
Sport Activity Package     1,400
Premium Package     3,750
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550
Heated front seats     500
6-speed shiftable automatic     0
Luxury Package 1,097    
Sun and Sirius Package 476 476  
4.6L V8 1,192 1,192  
Cargo cover 77 77  
Obstacle detection, rear 251   685
Navigation system 1,696 1,696 1,640
Audiophile Package 433    
AWD 2,111 2,117  
255/50R20 1,127 536  
Sport Activity Package     1,275
Premium Package     3,415
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500
Heated front seats     455
6-speed shiftable automatic     0
Options (change) 9,695 6,910 8,750
Options (change) 8,460 6,094 7,970
Destination 785 785 875
Total Price $39,725 $40,090 $48,475
Total Invoice $36,518 $37,057 $44,765

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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: $7,595
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,180
Model Year200820082010
ModelExplorerExplorerX3
TrimEddie BauerLimitedxDrive30i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8260hp I6
TransmissionA6A6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG13/19 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20235/50-18
Total Price$39,725$40,090$48,475
Adjustments for Features00-1,155
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,725$40,090$47,320
Cost Above Minimum$0$365$0
Total Invoice$36,518$37,057$44,765
Adjustments for Features00-1,067
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,518$37,057$43,698
Cost Above Minimum$0$539$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW X3

Model Year200820082010
ModelExplorerExplorerX3
TrimEddie BauerLimitedxDrive30i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700$1700$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
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Hill descent control  $250
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs  $50
Cargo mat  $40
Cargo organizer  $100
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
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 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Rear spoiler  $200
Skid plate (one)  $50
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
HD radio  $50
Satellite radio$200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Door sill trim plates  $100
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 
Alloy wheels  $350
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Total Value of Features$6,415$6,415$7,570
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$1,155
Value of Feature Adjustments00-1,067

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW X3

Model Year20082010
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 Weight4,706 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
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested102580%
Total Not Requested25020%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive30i

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 link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested125038%
Total Not Requested205062%

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