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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: $44,340

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $8,905

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,981

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $8,179

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112013
ModelExplorerX3
TrimLimitedxDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,535 $43,950
Base Invoice $34,952 $40,615
AWD 2,000  
Package 301A 2,250  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Cargo cover 135  
Navigation system   2,150
Premium Package   3,450
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Roof rails   250
Rearview camera   400
Obstacle detection, rear   750
Heated front seats   500
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
AWD 1,820  
Package 301A 1,913  
Panoramic sunroof 1,356  
Cargo cover 115  
Navigation system   1,955
Premium Package   3,140
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Roof rails   230
Rearview camera   365
Obstacle detection, rear   685
Heated front seats   455
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
Options (change) 5,980 8,400
Options (change) 5,204 7,650
Destination 825 895
Total Price $44,340 $53,245
Total Invoice $40,981 $49,160

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,765
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,974
Model Year20112013
ModelExplorerX3
TrimLimitedxDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6300hp I6
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20245/50-18
Total Price$44,340$53,245
Adjustments for Features-8600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,480$53,245
Total Invoice$40,981$49,160
Adjustments for Features-7950
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,186$49,160

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW X3

Model Year20112013
ModelExplorerX3
TrimLimitedxDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote app $25
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshades, second row $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Curve control$50 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Terrain selector$200 
Tires, run-flat $150
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50
Cargo mat $40
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Infotainment 
Media drive $15
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 
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 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$7,345$6,485
Value of Feature Adjustments$860$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7950

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW X3

Model Year20112013
ModelExplorerX3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in110.6 in
Length197.1 in183.0 in
Width78.9 in74.1 in
Height70.4 in65.4 in
Curb Weight4,752 lb.4,222 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in39.9 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in36.8 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft327.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft327.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft363.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested117561%
Total Not Requested75039%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Total Requested75074%
Total Not Requested26526%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Cargo mat40No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested145067%
Total Not Requested71533%

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