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BMW 2-Series vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 2-Series vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,300

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $3,975

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,801

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $4,429

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420062006
Model2-Series2-SeriesExplorerExplorer
Trim228iM235iEddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,100 $43,100 $30,200 $32,515
Base Invoice $29,710 $39,830 $27,518 $29,578
Premium Package 4,050 2,300    
Technology Package 2,150 2,150    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550    
Heated front seats 500 500    
Sunroof   0 850 850
Wood trim   0    
Ultimate Convenience Group     350 350
Luxury Package     1,700  
Side curtain airbags     560 560
Navigation system     1,995 1,995
Premium Package 3,685 2,095    
Technology Package 1,955 1,955    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500    
Heated front seats 455 455    
Sunroof   0 723 723
Wood trim   0    
Ultimate Convenience Group     298 298
Luxury Package     1,445  
Side curtain airbags     476 476
Navigation system     1,696 1,696
Options (change) 7,250 5,500 5,455 3,755
Options (change) 6,595 5,005 4,638 3,193
Destination 925 925 645 645
Total Price $40,275 $49,525 $36,300 $36,915
Total Invoice $37,230 $45,760 $32,801 $33,416

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 2-Series vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,305
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,885
Model Year2014201420062006
Model2-Series2-SeriesExplorerExplorer
Trim228iM235iEddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp I4320hp I6210hp V6210hp V6
TransmissionT8T8A5A5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/40-18245/65-17245/65-17
Total Price$40,275$49,525$36,300$36,915
Adjustments for Features-1,670-3,44500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,605$46,080$36,300$36,915
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,475$0$615
Total Invoice$37,230$45,760$32,801$33,416
Adjustments for Features-1,544-3,18300
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,686$42,577$32,801$33,416
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,891$0$615

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Features Comparison: BMW 2-Series vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2014201420062006
Model2-Series2-SeriesExplorerExplorer
Trim228iM235iEddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300  
5-speed automatic  $900$900
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Power-adjustable pedals  $125$125
Proximity key$250$250  
Remote app$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Brake assist$50$50  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Tires, run-flat$150   
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch  $200$200
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Roof rails  $250$250
Second-row low console$100$100  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125$125
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Interior air filter$0$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150  
Rear wiper  $175$175
Residual heat$50$50  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Raised top speed limiter $0  
Regenerative braking$0$0  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0  
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Rear spoiler $200  
Running boards  $350$350
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0  
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
Handwriting recognition$200$200  
HD radio$50$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150  
Media drive$15$15  
S Voice support$0$0  
Satellite radio$200$200  
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Text dictation$50$50  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Compass  $0$0
Cornering lights $50  
Fog lights$125 $125$125
Headlight washers $50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights $150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Xenon HID headlights $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100  
Wood trim $300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500  
All-terrain tires  $0$0
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Polished alloy wheels   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
White-letter tires  $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$5,795$7,570$4,125$4,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,670$3,445$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,544-3,18300

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 2-Series vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20142006
Model2-SeriesExplorer
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.9 in113.7 in
Length174.5 in193.4 in
Width69.8 in73.7 in
Height55.8 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,301 lb.4,441 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.5 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom33.0 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in45.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.7 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
13.743.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.783.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 2-Series 228i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Proximity key250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested283069%
Total Not Requested127531%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested60053%
Total Not Requested54047%

Option Package Details
BMW 2-Series M235i

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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Proximity key250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Total Requested123051%
Total Not Requested117549%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested60053%
Total Not Requested54047%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested117568%
Total Not Requested55032%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

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