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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: $8,680

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,092

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $7,798

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102011
ModelExplorerX3
TrimXLTxDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,280 $41,050
Base Invoice $27,404 $37,965
SYNC and Sirius Package 670  
4.6L V8 1,310  
AWD 2,320  
Roof rails   250
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
SYNC and Sirius Package 569  
4.6L V8 1,192  
AWD 2,112  
Roof rails   230
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
Options (change) 4,300 1,150
Options (change) 3,873 1,050
Destination 815 875
Total Price $34,395 $43,075
Total Invoice $32,092 $39,890

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,920
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,242
Model Year20102011
ModelExplorerX3
TrimXLTxDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8300hp I6
TransmissionA6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 4205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16245/50-18
Total Price$34,395$43,075
Adjustments for Features0-2,760
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,395$40,315
Total Invoice$32,092$39,890
Adjustments for Features0-2,556
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,092$37,334

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW X3

Model Year20102011
ModelExplorerX3
TrimXLTxDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
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 
Tires, run-flat $150
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
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
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Interior air filter $0
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
HD radio $50
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for audio system$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights $125
Heated mirrors $25
Interior ambient lighting $150
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
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$4,770$7,530
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,760
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,556

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW X3

Model Year20102011
ModelExplorerX3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.7 in110.6 in
Length193.4 in183.0 in
Width73.7 in74.1 in
Height72.8 in65.4 in
Curb Weight4,706 lb.4,222 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 in36.8 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 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 XLT

SYNC and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested32554%
Total Not Requested27546%

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