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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: $55,165

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $1,980

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,726

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $499

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182015
ModelExplorerX3
TrimPlatinumxDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $53,940 $45,500
Base Invoice $51,512 $42,540
Cargo mat 100  
Cargo cover 130  
Premium Package   2,200
LED headlights   1,900
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,900
Navigation system   2,150
Driver Assistance Package   950
Heated front seats   500
Semi-automated parking system   500
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Cargo mat 95  
Cargo cover 124  
Premium Package   2,000
LED headlights   1,730
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,730
Navigation system   1,955
Driver Assistance Package   865
Heated front seats   455
Semi-automated parking system   455
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Options (change) 230 10,650
Options (change) 219 9,690
Destination 995 995
Total Price $55,165 $57,145
Total Invoice $52,726 $53,225

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,710
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,020
Model Year20182015
ModelExplorerX3
TrimPlatinumxDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine365hp V6300hp I6
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20245/50-18
Total Price$55,165$57,145
Adjustments for Features-4,7300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,435$57,145
Total Invoice$52,726$53,225
Adjustments for Features-4,5210
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,205$53,225

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW X3

Model Year20182015
ModelExplorerX3
TrimPlatinumxDrive35i
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 
Active noise reduction$0 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Heated steering wheel$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote climate control$25 
Remote start$150 
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
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Curve control$50 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
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 
Wide-view front camera$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass$0 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Heated second row seats$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$12,735$8,005
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,730$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,5210

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW X3

Model Year20182015
ModelExplorerX3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in110.6 in
Length198.3 in183.8 in
Width78.9 in74.1 in
Height70.0 in66.1 in
Curb Weight4,890 lb.4,230 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in39.9 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in36.5 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 ft327.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft327.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft363.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights500No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested20029%
Total Not Requested50071%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested40031%
Total Not Requested90069%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested155086%
Total Not Requested25014%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
Total Requested75067%
Total Not Requested36533%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

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