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Ford Explorer vs. BMW X3 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 X3 Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $35,555 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer | ||||
| Difference: $16,640 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $32,755 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer | ||||
| Difference: $16,450 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | Explorer | Explorer | X3 | X3 |
| Trim | Eddie Bauer | Limited | xDrive30i | M40i |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $29,245 | $32,395 | $42,450 | $54,300 |
| Base Invoice | $27,273 | $30,178 | $40,160 | $51,180 |
| Third-row seat | 875 | 375 | ||
| Luxury Package | 1,290 | |||
| Navigation system | 1,995 | 1,995 | 1,700 | 1,700 |
| Audiophile Package | 510 | |||
| Sun and Sirius Package | 560 | 560 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 295 | 750 | ||
| Convenience Tier | 2,850 | |||
| Temporary spare tire | 150 | 150 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | 550 | ||
| Heated front seats | 500 | 500 | ||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,700 | 1,700 | ||
| Class III trailer hitch | 550 | 550 | ||
| Third-row seat | 744 | 319 | ||
| Luxury Package | 1,097 | |||
| Navigation system | 1,696 | 1,696 | 1,565 | 1,565 |
| Audiophile Package | 433 | |||
| Sun and Sirius Package | 476 | 476 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 251 | 690 | ||
| Convenience Tier | 2,620 | |||
| Temporary spare tire | 140 | 140 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 505 | 505 | ||
| Heated front seats | 460 | 460 | ||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,565 | 1,565 | ||
| Class III trailer hitch | 505 | 505 | ||
| Options (change) | 5,525 | 2,930 | 8,750 | 5,150 |
| Options (change) | 4,697 | 2,491 | 8,050 | 4,740 |
| Destination | 785 | 785 | 995 | 995 |
| Total Price | $35,555 | $36,110 | $52,195 | $60,445 |
| Total Invoice | $32,755 | $33,454 | $49,205 | $56,915 |
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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: $9,745 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,950 | ||||
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | Explorer | Explorer | X3 | X3 |
| Trim | Eddie Bauer | Limited | xDrive30i | M40i |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 210hp V6 | 210hp V6 | 248hp I4 | 355hp I6 |
| Transmission | A5 | A5 | T8 | T8 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 190, 7 | 190, 7 | 205, 12 | 205, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 245/65-17 | 235/65-18 | 225/60-18 | 245/50-19 |
| Total Price | $35,555 | $36,110 | $52,195 | $60,445 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -250 | -6,895 | -7,845 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $35,555 | $35,860 | $45,300 | $52,600 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $305 | $0 | $7,300 |
| Total Invoice | $32,755 | $33,454 | $49,205 | $56,915 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -232 | -6,500 | -7,387 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $32,755 | $33,222 | $42,705 | $49,528 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $467 | $0 | $6,823 |
Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW X3
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | Explorer | Explorer | X3 | X3 |
| Trim | Eddie Bauer | Limited | xDrive30i | M40i |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||
| 5-speed automatic | $900 | $900 | ||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | $1300 | ||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | ||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | ||
| Accessories | ||||
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | $100 | ||
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power liftgate | $350 | $350 | ||
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | $125 | ||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | ||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | ||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | ||
| Tilt steering wheel, manual | $150 | $150 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||
| Brake assist | $50 | $50 | ||
| Full-size spare tire | $225 | $225 | ||
| Hill descent control | $250 | $250 | ||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | ||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | ||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | ||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | ||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | ||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | |||
| Cargo Management | ||||
| Cargo area rails w/tie downs | $50 | $50 | ||
| Cargo cover | $75 | $75 | ||
| Cargo mat | $40 | $40 | ||
| Class II trailer hitch | $200 | $200 | ||
| Class III trailer hitch | $250 | $250 | ||
| Liftglass or two-piece tailgate | $150 | $150 | ||
| Climate Control | ||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | ||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | ||
| Interior air filter | $0 | $0 | ||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | ||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | ||
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | $250 | $250 | ||
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | ||
| Engine / Motor | ||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | ||
| Raised top speed limiter | $0 | |||
| Regenerative braking | $0 | $0 | ||
| Exterior | ||||
| Active grille shutters | $0 | $0 | ||
| Black exterior trim (optional) | $0 | |||
| Bodyside cladding | $350 | |||
| Bodyside cladding (gray/black) | $250 | |||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | ||
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $1200 | ||
| Rear bumper protector | $40 | $40 | ||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | ||
| Running boards | $350 | $350 | ||
| Sport rocker panels (optional) | $0 | |||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | ||
| Infotainment | ||||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | $0 | ||
| App support | $0 | $0 | ||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | ||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | ||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | ||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | ||
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | $200 | ||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | ||
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | ||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | ||
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | $0 | ||
| S Voice support | $0 | $0 | ||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | ||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | $250 | ||
| Siri Eyes Free support | $0 | $0 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | ||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | ||
| Voice recorder | $0 | $0 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | ||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | |||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | ||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | ||
| LED headlights | $1000 | |||
| LED headlights, single projector or low beam only | $750 | |||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | ||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | ||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | ||
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | $25 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | ||
| Folding third row seats | $600 | $600 | ||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | ||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | ||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | ||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | ||
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Upholstered instrument panel | $300 | |||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Chrome-clad alloy wheels | $600 | |||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | ||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |||
| White-letter tires | $0 | $0 | ||
| Transmission | ||||
| Launch control | $100 | $100 | ||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $4,940 | $5,190 | $11,835 | $12,785 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $250 | $6,895 | $7,845 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -232 | -6,500 | -7,387 |
Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW X3
| Model Year | 2008 | 2018 |
| Model | Explorer | X3 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 113.7 in | 112.8 in |
| Length | 193.4 in | 185.9 in |
| Width | 73.7 in | 74.4 in |
| Height | 72.8 in | 66.0 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,441 lb. | 4,151 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 22.5 gal. | 17.7 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.8 in | 41.1 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 59.0 in | 57.5 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 55.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.4 in | 40.3 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.7 in | 39.1 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 58.9 in | 56.0 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 55.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 36.9 in | 36.4 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 37.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 53.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Hip Room | 45.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 34.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.6 ft3 | 28.7 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.9 ft3 | 28.7 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.7 ft3 | 62.7 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
| Third-row seat | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Manual recliner, second row seats | 75 | Yes |
| Folding third row seats | 600 | No |
| Center armrest(s), second row | 50 | Yes |
| Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 275 | 28% |
| Total Not Requested | 700 | 72% |
| Luxury Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power-adjustable pedals | 125 | No |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1150 | 90% |
| Total Not Requested | 125 | 10% |
| Audiophile Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 100% |
| Sun and Sirius Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1100 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited
| Third-row seat | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Manual recliner, second row seats | 75 | Yes |
| Folding third row seats | 600 | No |
| Center armrest(s), second row | 50 | Yes |
| Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 275 | 28% |
| Total Not Requested | 700 | 72% |
| Sun and Sirius Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1100 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive30i
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 37% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Siri Eyes Free support | 0 | No |
| S Voice support | 0 | No |
| 4G LTE connectivity | 0 | No |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 700 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 415 | 37% |
| Convenience Tier | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1200 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | No |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 2250 | 100% |
Option Package Details
BMW X3 M40i
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Siri Eyes Free support | 0 | No |
| S Voice support | 0 | No |
| 4G LTE connectivity | 0 | No |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 700 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 415 | 37% |
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