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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: $43,205

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $4,070

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,060

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $3,430

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122009
ModelExplorerX3
TrimLimitedxDrive30i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,855 $39,400
Base Invoice $35,268 $36,250
AWD 2,000  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Cargo cover 135  
Navigation system 795 1,800
Premium Package   2,800
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
HD radio   350
Deep-tinted rear windows   350
Heated front seats   500
Obstacle detection, rear   700
6-speed shiftable automatic   0
AWD 1,820  
Panoramic sunroof 1,356  
Cargo cover 115  
Navigation system 676 1,640
Premium Package   2,550
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
HD radio   315
Deep-tinted rear windows   320
Heated front seats   455
Obstacle detection, rear   635
6-speed shiftable automatic   0
Options (change) 4,525 7,050
Options (change) 3,967 6,415
Destination 825 825
Total Price $43,205 $47,275
Total Invoice $40,060 $43,490

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,670
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,841
Model Year20122009
ModelExplorerX3
TrimLimitedxDrive30i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6260hp I6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20235/55-17
Total Price$43,205$47,275
Adjustments for Features-2,6000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,605$47,275
Total Invoice$40,060$43,490
Adjustments for Features-2,4110
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,649$43,490

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW X3

Model Year20122009
ModelExplorerX3
TrimLimitedxDrive30i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Proximity key$250 
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Curve control$50 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Terrain selector$200 
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50
Cargo mat $40
Cargo net$40 
Cargo organizer $100
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Skid plate (one) $50
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
Satellite radio$200 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$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 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Stowable third row seats$600 
Wood trim $300
Total Value of Features$7,520$4,920
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,600$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,4110

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW X3

Model Year20122009
ModelExplorerX3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in110.1 in
Length197.1 in179.7 in
Width78.9 in73.0 in
Height70.4 in66.0 in
Curb Weight4,731 lb.4,067 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in55.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in40.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in55.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in35.8 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 ft330.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft330.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft371.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive30i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested145069%
Total Not Requested65031%

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