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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: $50,020

Ford Explorer Sport   
Difference: $1,975

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,344

Ford Explorer Sport   
Difference: $1,666

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152012
ModelExplorerX3
TrimSportxDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $43,100 $42,700
Base Invoice $40,191 $39,465
Package 401A 4,300  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Cargo cover 130  
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
Package 401A 3,752  
Panoramic sunroof 1,392  
Cargo cover 114  
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) 6,025 8,400
Options (change) 5,258 7,650
Destination 895 895
Total Price $50,020 $51,995
Total Invoice $46,344 $48,010

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,710
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,273
Model Year20152012
ModelExplorerX3
TrimSportxDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine365hp V6300hp I6
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20245/50-18
Total Price$50,020$51,995
Adjustments for Features-1,7350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,285$51,995
Total Invoice$46,344$48,010
Adjustments for Features-1,6070
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,737$48,010

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW X3

Model Year20152012
ModelExplorerX3
TrimSportxDrive35i
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 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote app $25
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshades, second row $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Curve control$50 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
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 
Regenerative braking $0
Infotainment 
Media drive $15
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$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 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
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 
Stowable third row seats$600 
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$8,445$6,710
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,735$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,6070

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW X3

Model Year20152012
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 Weight4,921 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 Sport

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested192561%
Total Not Requested122539%

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
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested77576%
Total Not Requested24024%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Power liftgate350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested180072%
Total Not Requested71528%

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