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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: $46,995

BMW 2-Series 228i   
Difference: $7,940

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,860

BMW 2-Series 228i   
Difference: $8,647

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162018
Model2-Series2-SeriesExplorer
Trim228iM235iPlatinum
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Base Price $32,850 $44,150 $53,940
Base Invoice $30,900 $41,300 $51,512
Technology Package 1,950 1,950  
Premium Package 2,950    
M Sport Package 2,500    
Driver Assistance Package 950 950  
Cold Weather Package 700 700  
Driver Assistance Plus Package 700 700  
Xenon HID headlights 900    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550  
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,450  
Semi-automated parking system 500 500  
Wood trim 0 0  
Sunroof   0  
Technology Package 1,775 1,775  
Premium Package 2,685    
M Sport Package 2,275    
Driver Assistance Package 865 865  
Cold Weather Package 635 635  
Driver Assistance Plus Package 635 635  
Xenon HID headlights 820    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500  
Leather seating surfaces 1,320 1,320  
Semi-automated parking system 455 455  
Wood trim 0 0  
Sunroof   0  
Options (change) 13,150 6,800 0
Options (change) 11,965 6,185 0
Destination 995 995 995
Total Price $46,995 $51,945 $54,935
Total Invoice $43,860 $48,480 $52,507

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Explorer Platinum
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: BMW 2-Series 228i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,040
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $64
Model Year201620162018
Model2-Series2-SeriesExplorer
Trim228iM235iPlatinum
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Engine240hp I4320hp I6365hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18255/50-20
Total Price$46,995$51,945$54,935
Adjustments for Features0-350-8,980
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,995$51,595$45,955
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,600$0
Total Invoice$43,860$48,480$52,507
Adjustments for Features0-327-8,583
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,860$48,153$43,924
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,293$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 2-Series vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201620162018
Model2-Series2-SeriesExplorer
Trim228iM235iPlatinum
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Active noise reduction  $0
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Power liftgate  $350
Power rear side windows  $200
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Remote climate control  $25
Remote start  $150
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
High performance brake pads (optional) $0 
Hill descent control  $250
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Pedestrian detection$50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rollover sensor  $50
Safety key  $5
Side curtain airbags$350$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 
Class III trailer hitch  $250
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Roof rails  $250
Second-row low console$100$100 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150
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$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 bumper protector  $40
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0$0 
Sunroof$900$900 
Tow hook(s), front  $40
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
Apple CarPlay support  $100
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 
S Voice support$0$0 
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
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  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Compass  $0
Cornering lights$50$50 
Fog lights  $125
Headlight washers$50$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Heated second row seats  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, 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
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100 
Total Value of Features$6,805$7,155$15,785
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$350$8,980
Value of Feature Adjustments0-327-8,583

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 2-Series vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20162018
Model2-SeriesExplorer
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.9 in112.6 in
Length174.7 in198.3 in
Width69.8 in78.9 in
Height55.8 in70.0 in
Curb Weight3,301 lb.4,458 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom36.5 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom33.0 in39.5 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 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.8 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
13.843.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.881.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 2-Series 228i

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested75067%
Total Not Requested36533%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
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
Total Requested285589%
Total Not Requested35011%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Aluminum trim100No
225/40VR18 tires400No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Sport rocker panels (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Total Requested45047%
Total Not Requested50053%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested60071%
Total Not Requested25029%

Option Package Details
BMW 2-Series M235i

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested75067%
Total Not Requested36533%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested60071%
Total Not Requested25029%

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