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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: $34,395

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $6,980

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,092

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $6,208

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102010
ModelExplorerX3
TrimXLTxDrive30i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,280 $38,850
Base Invoice $27,404 $35,920
4.6L V8 1,310  
SYNC and Sirius Package 670  
AWD 2,320  
Telematics service, such as OnStar   750
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Deep-tinted rear windows   350
6-speed shiftable automatic   0
4.6L V8 1,192  
SYNC and Sirius Package 569  
AWD 2,112  
Telematics service, such as OnStar   685
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Deep-tinted rear windows   320
6-speed shiftable automatic   0
Options (change) 4,300 1,650
Options (change) 3,873 1,505
Destination 815 875
Total Price $34,395 $41,375
Total Invoice $32,092 $38,300

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,630
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,958
Model Year20102010
ModelExplorerX3
TrimXLTxDrive30i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8260hp I6
TransmissionA6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 4?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16235/55-17
Total Price$34,395$41,375
Adjustments for Features0-1,350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,395$40,025
Total Invoice$32,092$38,300
Adjustments for Features0-1,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,092$37,050

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW X3

Model Year20102010
ModelExplorerX3
TrimXLTxDrive30i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Full-size spare tire$225 
Hill descent control $250
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Temporary spare tire $150
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50
Cargo mat $40
Cargo organizer $100
Class II trailer hitch$200 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rack$300 
Roof rails $250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Automatic climate control, front $200
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Interior air filter $0
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler $200
Skid plate (one) $50
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
HD radio $50
Satellite radio$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for audio system$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights $125
Heated mirrors $25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Trip computer$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 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
White-letter tires$0 
Total Value of Features$4,945$6,295
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,350
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,250

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW X3

Model Year20102010
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 XLT

SYNC and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Satellite radio200No
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25No
Vehicle health reports0No
Total Requested12521%
Total Not Requested47579%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive30i

Telematics service, such as OnStar
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested10033%
Total Not Requested20067%

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