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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: $41,995

BMW i3   
Difference: $2,480

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,240

BMW i3   
Difference: $1,966

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720142014
Modeli3ExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseLimitedSport
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $44,450 $38,100 $41,675
Base Invoice $42,020 $35,528 $38,862
Technology & Driver Assistance Package 2,350    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700    
Sunroof 1,000    
Adaptive cruise control   1,150 1,150
Package 301A   2,600  
Cargo cover   135 135
Panoramic sunroof   1,595 1,595
Package 401A     4,130
Technology & Driver Assistance Package 2,160    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 645    
Sunroof 920    
Adaptive cruise control   1,004 1,004
Package 301A   2,269  
Cargo cover   118 118
Panoramic sunroof   1,392 1,392
Package 401A     3,604
Options (change) 4,050 5,480 7,010
Options (change) 3,725 4,783 6,118
Destination 995 895 895
Gas Tax -7,500 0 0
Total Price $41,995 $44,475 $49,580
Total Invoice $39,240 $41,206 $45,875

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,225
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,393
Model Year201720142014
Modeli3ExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseLimitedSport
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine168hp E290hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionA1T6T6
DrivetrainRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 4390, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)155/70-19255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$41,995$44,475$49,580
Adjustments for Features0-4,705-6,805
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,995$39,770$42,775
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,005
Total Invoice$39,240$41,206$45,875
Adjustments for Features0-4,359-6,296
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,240$36,847$39,579
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,732

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Features Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201720142014
Modeli3ExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseLimitedSport
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
RWD$0  
FWD $0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Adaptive cruise control $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850  
Heated steering wheel $100 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power liftgate $350$350
Power rear side windows $200$200
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Remote app$25  
Remote start $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Curve control $50$50
Hill descent control  $250
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Pedestrian detection$50  
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Terrain selector  $200
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heat pump$250  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
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 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Carbon fiber body structure$0  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
App support$0  
CD player $125$125
Handwriting recognition$200  
In-vehicle Internet$150  
Media drive$15  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
S Voice support$0  
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
SD Card slot $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Text dictation$50  
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Digital instruments$0  
Heated mirrors $25$25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25  
LED headlights$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Tachometer $75$75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Door sill trim plates $100 
Heated second row seats $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
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 lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power-stowing third row seats $1000 
Stowable third row seats  $600
Tailgating position, third row seats $50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$8,065$12,770$14,870
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,705$6,805
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,359-6,296

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Specifications Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20172014
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 Weight2,962 lb.4,535 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

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

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested67532%
Total Not Requested145068%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested102532%
Total Not Requested217568%

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