BMW 2-Series BMW 2-Series 2018 Ford Explorer Ford Explorer 2021

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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: $53,830

Ford Explorer ST   
Difference: $1,115

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182021
Model2-SeriesExplorer
TrimM240iST
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Base Price $45,300 $49,000
AWD 2,000  
Premium Tier 2,250  
Obstacle detection, rear 800  
Steering-linked headlights 800  
Driving Assistance Package 500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Leather seating surfaces 1,450  
Apple CarPlay support 300  
Wheels, dark finish 0 595
Sunroof 0  
Wood trim 0  
Safe and Smart Package   1,295
Panoramic sunroof   1,695
AWD 1,860  
Premium Tier 2,070  
Obstacle detection, rear 735  
Steering-linked headlights 735  
Driving Assistance Package 460  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505  
Leather seating surfaces 1,335  
Apple CarPlay support 275  
Wheels, dark finish 0 565
Sunroof 0  
Wood trim 0  
Safe and Smart Package   1,230
Panoramic sunroof   1,610
Options (change) 8,650 3,585
Options (change) 7,975 3,405
Destination 995 1,245
Total Price $54,945 $53,830

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer ST
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,730
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $47,356
Model Year20182021
Model2-SeriesExplorer
TrimM240iST
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Engine335hp I6400hp V6
TransmissionT8T10
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18255/55-20
Total Price$54,945$53,830
Adjustments for Features0-2,615
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,945$51,215

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Features Comparison: BMW 2-Series vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182021
Model2-SeriesExplorer
TrimM240iST
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1500
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power liftgate $350
Power rear side windows $200
Remote climate control $25
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Curve control $50
High performance brake pads (optional)$0 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Temporary spare tire $150
Terrain selector $200
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch $250
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails $250
Second-row low console$100 
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Residual heat$50 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Black grille (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 bumper protector $40
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0 
Sunroof$900 
Tow hook(s), front $40
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
DVD-compatible player$0 
Handwriting recognition$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Media drive$15 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
S Voice support$0 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Fog lights $125
Interior ambient lighting$150 
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 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
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 seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Alloy wheels$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$10,395$13,010
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,615
Value of Feature Adjustments0-226

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 2-Series vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182021
Model2-SeriesExplorer
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.9 in119.1 in
Length174.7 in198.8 in
Width69.8 in78.9 in
Height55.8 in69.9 in
Curb Weight3,662 lb.4,701 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.17.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in61.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in59.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.5 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in61.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in59.1 in
Row 2 Legroom33.0 in39.0 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.9 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.8 ft318.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
13.847.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.887.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 2-Series M240i

Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested105074%
Total Not Requested36526%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer ST

Safe and Smart Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Total Requested77545%
Total Not Requested95055%

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