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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: $36,080

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $3,565

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,280

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $3,800

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720082008
Modeli3ExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $44,450 $29,245 $32,395
Base Invoice $42,020 $27,273 $30,178
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700    
Sunroof 1,000    
Sun and Sirius Package   560 560
Luxury Package   1,290  
4.6L V8   1,310 1,310
Cargo cover   90 90
Obstacle detection, rear   295  
Navigation system   1,995 1,995
Audiophile Package   510  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 645    
Sunroof 920    
Sun and Sirius Package   476 476
Luxury Package   1,097  
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
Cargo cover   77 77
Obstacle detection, rear   251  
Navigation system   1,696 1,696
Audiophile Package   433  
Options (change) 1,700 6,050 3,955
Options (change) 1,565 5,222 3,441
Destination 995 785 785
Gas Tax -7,500 0 0
Total Price $39,645 $36,080 $37,135
Total Invoice $37,080 $33,280 $34,404

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,455
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,621
Model Year201720082008
Modeli3ExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine168hp E292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionA1A6A6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)129/106 MPG13/20 MPG13/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 4190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)155/70-19245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$39,645$36,080$37,135
Adjustments for Features0-890-1,140
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,645$35,190$35,995
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$805
Total Invoice$37,080$33,280$34,404
Adjustments for Features0-821-1,056
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,080$32,459$33,348
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$889

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Features Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201720082008
Modeli3ExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power rear side windows $200$200
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Proximity key$250  
Remote app$25  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Rollover sensor $50$50
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Roof rails $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heat pump$250  
Interior air filter$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents $100$100
Residual heat$50  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Engine / Motor 
33 kWh battery pack$0  
7.2 kW onboard charger$500  
DC quick-charging capability$750  
Exterior 
Carbon fiber body structure$0  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Rear spoiler$200  
Running boards $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
HD radio$50  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Compass $0$0
Digital instruments$0  
Heated mirrors $25$25
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25  
LED headlights$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Tachometer $75$75
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600
White-letter tires $0$0
Total Value of Features$5,925$6,815$7,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$890$1,140
Value of Feature Adjustments0-821-1,056

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Specifications Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20172008
Modeli3Explorer
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.2 in113.7 in
Length157.4 in193.4 in
Width69.9 in73.7 in
Height62.1 in72.8 in
Curb Weight2,961 lb.4,531 lb.
Fuel Capacity2.4 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.4 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 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
2.8 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
2.843.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
11.8 ft383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested50039%
Total Not Requested77561%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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