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BMW 8-Series vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 8-Series vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,285

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $83,610

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,273

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $78,467

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2019200920092009
Model8-SeriesExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimM850iXLTEddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $111,900 $28,470 $31,615 $35,550
Base Invoice $104,745 $26,458 $29,319 $32,901
Options (change) 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 0 0 0 0
Destination 995 815 815 815
Total Price $112,895 $29,285 $32,430 $36,365
Total Invoice $105,740 $27,273 $30,134 $33,716

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 8-Series vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $89,975
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $84,395
Model Year2019200920092009
Model8-SeriesExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimM850iXLTEddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine523hp V8210hp V6210hp V6210hp V6
TransmissionT8A5A5A5
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, ?80, 480, 4190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/35-20235/70-16245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$112,895$29,285$32,430$36,365
Adjustments for Features0-6,365-8,740-12,015
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$112,895$22,920$23,690$24,350
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$770$1,430
Total Invoice$105,740$27,273$30,134$33,716
Adjustments for Features0-5,928-8,121-11,140
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$105,740$21,345$22,013$22,576
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$668$1,231

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Features Comparison: BMW 8-Series vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2019200920092009
Model8-SeriesExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimM850iXLTEddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300   
5-speed automatic $900$900$900
AWD$1700   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control $150$150$150
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Power front side windows $250$250$250
Power locks $275$275$275
Power rear side windows $200$200$200
Power-adjustable pedals   $125
Remote keyless entry $225$225$225
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150$150
Universal garage door opener   $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150
911 assist  $25$25
Antilock brakes (ABS) $400$400$400
Front side airbags $350$350$350
Full-size spare tire $225$225$225
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Stability control $400$400$400
Traction control $100$100$100
Trailer sway control $25$25$25
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75 
Class II trailer hitch $200$200$200
Console with shifter $150$150$150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Roof rack $300$300$300
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125$125
Climate Control 
Air conditioning $900$900$900
Automatic climate control, front   $200
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Rear air vents $100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150
Rear defrost $200$200$200
Rear HVAC unit   $400
Rear wiper $175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Rear bumper protector $40$40$40
Running boards  $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player $125$125 
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Satellite radio  $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for audio system  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Compass  $0$0
Fog lights $125$125$125
Heated mirrors   $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Power mirrors $150$150$150
Tachometer $75$75$75
Trip computer $150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75$75
Center armrest(s), second row   $50
Floor mats $75$75$75
Folding second row seats $300$300$300
Heated front seats  $200$200
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power-folding third row seats   $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   $600
White-letter tires $0$0$0
Total Value of Features$3,000$9,365$11,740$15,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,365$8,740$12,015
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,928-8,121-11,140

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 8-Series vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20192009
Model8-SeriesExplorer
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.1 in113.7 in
Length191.2 in193.4 in
Width74.9 in73.7 in
Height53.0 in72.8 in
Curb Weight4,479 lb.4,441 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom33.6 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room46.9 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom29.5 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
14.8 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
14.843.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.883.7 ft3

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