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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: $45,970

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $1,130

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,305

BMW X3 3.0si   
Difference: $631

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162007
ModelExplorerX3
TrimLimited3.0si
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $41,300 $38,000
Base Invoice $39,442 $34,960
AWD 2,000  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Cargo cover 130  
Cold Weather Package   1,000
Premium Package   2,550
Obstacle detection, rear   700
Xenon HID headlights   800
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
Heated steering wheel   150
Deep-tinted rear windows   350
HD radio   500
Navigation system   1,800
6-speed shiftable automatic   0
AWD 1,910  
Panoramic sunroof 1,515  
Cargo cover 124  
Cold Weather Package   910
Premium Package   2,320
Obstacle detection, rear   635
Xenon HID headlights   730
Metallic paint (extra cost)   430
Heated steering wheel   135
Deep-tinted rear windows   320
HD radio   450
Navigation system   1,640
6-speed shiftable automatic   0
Options (change) 3,725 8,325
Options (change) 3,549 7,570
Destination 945 775
Total Price $45,970 $47,100
Total Invoice $43,936 $43,305

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,645
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,684
Model Year20162007
ModelExplorerX3
TrimLimited3.0si
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6260hp I6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20235/55-17
Total Price$45,970$47,100
Adjustments for Features-4,5150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,455$47,100
Total Invoice$43,936$43,305
Adjustments for Features-4,3150
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,621$43,305

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW X3

Model Year20162007
ModelExplorerX3
TrimLimited3.0si
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power liftgate$350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Proximity key$250 
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
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
Curve control$50 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
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 
Wide-view front camera$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50
Cargo mat $40
Cargo net$40 
Cargo organizer $100
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Ski sack $50
Climate Control 
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
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
Satellite radio$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information$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
Headlight washers $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
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 
Floor mats$75 
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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$10,185$5,670
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,515$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,3150

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW X3

Model Year20162007
ModelExplorerX3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in110.1 in
Length198.3 in179.7 in
Width78.9 in73.0 in
Height70.0 in66.0 in
Curb Weight4,633 lb.4,067 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in55.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in40.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in55.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 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 Legroom33.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft330.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft330.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft371.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X3 3.0si

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%
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
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested130067%
Total Not Requested65033%

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