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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: $44,495

BMW 2-Series 228i   
Difference: $795

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,585

BMW 2-Series 228i   
Difference: $337

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162015
Model2-Series2-SeriesExplorer
Trim228iM235iLimited
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Base Price $32,850 $44,150 $38,200
Base Invoice $30,900 $41,300 $35,622
Premium Package 2,950    
Driver Assistance Package 950 950  
Technology Package 1,950 1,950  
Cold Weather Package 700 700  
Driver Assistance Plus Package 700 700  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550  
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,450  
Xenon HID headlights 900    
Semi-automated parking system 500 500  
Sunroof   0  
Wood trim   0  
Package 302A / 303A     4,600
Panoramic sunroof     1,595
Premium Package 2,685    
Driver Assistance Package 865 865  
Technology Package 1,775 1,775  
Cold Weather Package 635 635  
Driver Assistance Plus Package 635 635  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500  
Leather seating surfaces 1,320 1,320  
Xenon HID headlights 820    
Semi-automated parking system 455 455  
Sunroof   0  
Wood trim   0  
Package 302A / 303A     4,013
Panoramic sunroof     1,392
Options (change) 10,650 6,800 6,195
Options (change) 9,690 6,185 5,405
Destination 995 995 895
Total Price $44,495 $51,945 $45,290
Total Invoice $41,585 $48,480 $41,922

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,480
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,694
Model Year201620162015
Model2-Series2-SeriesExplorer
Trim228iM235iLimited
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Engine240hp I4320hp I6290hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/40-18255/50-20
Total Price$44,495$51,945$45,290
Adjustments for Features0-725-3,275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,495$51,220$42,015
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,725$0
Total Invoice$41,585$48,480$41,922
Adjustments for Features0-677-3,031
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,585$47,803$38,891
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,218$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 2-Series vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201620162015
Model2-Series2-SeriesExplorer
Trim228iM235iLimited
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Power liftgate  $350
Power rear side windows  $200
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Remote app$25$25 
Remote start  $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Curve control  $50
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150
Forward collision warning$200$200 
High performance brake pads (optional) $0 
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Pedestrian detection$50$50 
Rollover sensor  $50
Safety key  $5
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Temporary spare tire  $150
Tires, run-flat$150  
Trailer sway control  $25
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Roof rails  $250
Second-row low console$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Rear wiper  $175
Residual heat$50$50 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Raised top speed limiter $0 
Regenerative braking$0$0 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0 
Sunroof$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
App support$0$0 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
Media drive$15$15 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0 
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25
S Voice support$0$0 
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
SD Card slot  $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Cornering lights$50$50 
Fog lights$125 $125
Headlight washers$50$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Heated second row seats  $200
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$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
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100 
Power-stowing third row seats  $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats  $50
Wood trim $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$6,545$7,270$9,820
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$725$3,275
Value of Feature Adjustments0-677-3,031

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 2-Series vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20162015
Model2-SeriesExplorer
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.9 in112.6 in
Length174.7 in197.1 in
Width69.8 in78.9 in
Height55.8 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,301 lb.4,535 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom36.5 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom33.0 in39.8 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.8 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
13.843.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.880.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 2-Series 228i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
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 key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
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
Total Requested248077%
Total Not Requested72523%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Remote app25No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested72565%
Total Not Requested39035%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%
Driver Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested40047%
Total Not Requested45053%

Option Package Details
BMW 2-Series M235i

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Remote app25No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested72565%
Total Not Requested39035%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%
Driver Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested40047%
Total Not Requested45053%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 302A / 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested242554%
Total Not Requested205046%

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