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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: $41,735

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $12,810

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,263

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $13,172

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092017
ModelExplorerExplorerX3
TrimEddie BauerLimitedxDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,615 $35,550 $48,950
Base Invoice $29,319 $32,901 $46,205
Convenience Package 995    
Navigation system 2,505 1,995 1,950
4.6L V8 1,310 1,310  
Sunroof 850 850  
AWD 2,320 2,320  
255/50R20 1,325 630  
Text dictation     0
Metallic paint (extra cost)     700
Heated front seats     500
Leather seating surfaces     1,450
Convenience Package 846    
Navigation system 2,129 1,696 1,795
4.6L V8 1,192 1,192  
Sunroof 723 723  
AWD 2,112 2,112  
255/50R20 1,127 536  
Text dictation     0
Metallic paint (extra cost)     645
Heated front seats     460
Leather seating surfaces     1,335
Options (change) 9,305 7,105 4,600
Options (change) 8,129 6,259 4,235
Destination 815 815 995
Total Price $41,735 $43,470 $54,545
Total Invoice $38,263 $39,975 $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: $8,730
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,325
Model Year200920092017
ModelExplorerExplorerX3
TrimEddie BauerLimitedxDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8300hp I6
TransmissionA6A6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG13/19 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20245/50-18
Total Price$41,735$43,470$54,545
Adjustments for Features0-1,500-4,080
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,735$41,970$50,465
Cost Above Minimum$0$235$0
Total Invoice$38,263$39,975$51,435
Adjustments for Features0-1,379-3,847
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,263$38,596$47,588
Cost Above Minimum$0$333$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW X3

Model Year200920092017
ModelExplorerExplorerX3
TrimEddie BauerLimitedxDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300
AWD$1700$1700$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 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist  $50
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Hill descent control  $250
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Tires, run-flat  $150
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs  $50
Cargo cover$75 $75
Cargo mat  $40
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Roof rack$300$300 
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Interior air filter  $0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400 
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 bumper protector$40$40 
Rear spoiler  $200
Running boards$350$350 
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Handwriting recognition  $200
HD radio  $50
In-vehicle Internet  $150
Navigation map updates, three years  $0
S Voice support  $0
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Text dictation  $50
Voice recorder  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Compass$0$0 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
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$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75 
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
Power-folding third row seats $1000 
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Total Value of Features$6,490$7,990$10,570
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,500$4,080
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,379-3,847

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW X3

Model Year20092017
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 Weight4,706 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

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested95072%
Total Not Requested37528%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested71567%
Total Not Requested35033%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested715100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested74066%
Total Not Requested37534%

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