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BMW i3 vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW i3 vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $39,945

BMW i3   
Difference: $5,370

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,870

BMW i3   
Difference: $4,983

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152012
Modeli3Explorer
TrimBaseLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $42,400 $37,855
Base Invoice $39,690 $35,268
Park Assistant Package 1,000  
Technology & Driver Assistance Package 2,500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Package 302A / 303A   4,500
Cargo cover   135
AWD   2,000
Park Assistant Package 910  
Technology & Driver Assistance Package 2,275  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Package 302A / 303A   3,825
Cargo cover   115
AWD   1,820
Options (change) 4,050 6,635
Options (change) 3,685 5,760
Destination 995 825
Gas Tax -7,500 0
Total Price $39,945 $45,315
Total Invoice $36,870 $41,853

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,960
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,787
Model Year20152012
Modeli3Explorer
TrimBaseLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine168hp E290hp V6
TransmissionA1T6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)137/111 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 4390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)155/70-19255/50-20
Total Price$39,945$45,315
Adjustments for Features0-7,330
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,945$37,985
Total Invoice$36,870$41,853
Adjustments for Features0-6,770
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,870$35,083

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Features Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20152012
Modeli3Explorer
TrimBaseLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power liftgate $350
Power rear side windows $200
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Proximity key $250
Remote app$25 
Remote start $150
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Curve control $50
Hill descent control $250
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Pedestrian detection$50 
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 
Cargo net $40
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heat pump$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Residual heat$50 
Engine / Motor 
18 kWh battery pack$0 
7.2 kW onboard charger$500 
DC quick-charging capability$750 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Carbon fiber body structure$0 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
App support$0 
CD player $125
Handwriting recognition$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
S Voice support$0 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Text dictation$50 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Digital instruments$0 
Heated mirrors $25
Interior ambient lighting $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25 
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Tachometer $75
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates $100
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Total Value of Features$6,390$13,720
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,330
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,770

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Specifications Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20152012
Modeli3Explorer
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.2 in112.6 in
Length157.4 in197.1 in
Width69.9 in78.9 in
Height62.1 in70.4 in
Curb Weight2,634 lb.4,731 lb.
Fuel Capacity2.4 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.4 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 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
2.8 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
2.843.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
11.8 ft380.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW i3

Park Assistant Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology & Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Pedestrian detection50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested32519%
Total Not Requested136581%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Terrain Selector200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%
Package 302A / 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested242558%
Total Not Requested175042%

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