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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: $45,595

BMW i3   
Difference: $9,470

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,550

BMW i3   
Difference: $10,081

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172018
Modeli3Explorer
TrimBasePlatinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $44,450 $53,940
Base Invoice $42,020 $51,512
Park Assistant Package 1,000  
Technology & Driver Assistance Package 2,350  
Tera World 2,600  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700  
Sunroof 1,000  
Cargo cover   130
Park Assistant Package 920  
Technology & Driver Assistance Package 2,160  
Tera World 2,390  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 645  
Sunroof 920  
Cargo cover   124
Options (change) 7,650 130
Options (change) 7,035 124
Destination 995 995
Gas Tax -7,500 0
Total Price $45,595 $55,065
Total Invoice $42,550 $52,631

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Explorer Platinum
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: BMW i3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $115
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $920
Model Year20172018
Modeli3Explorer
TrimBasePlatinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine168hp E365hp V6
TransmissionA1T6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 4500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)155/70-19255/50-20
Total Price$45,595$55,065
Adjustments for Features0-9,585
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,595$45,480
Total Invoice$42,550$52,631
Adjustments for Features0-9,161
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,550$43,470

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Features Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20172018
Modeli3Explorer
TrimBasePlatinum
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
Active noise reduction $0
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power liftgate $350
Power rear side windows $200
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote climate control $25
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
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
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
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
Wide-view front camera $150
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch $250
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails $250
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
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 
33 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
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear bumper protector $40
Sunroof$900 
Tow hook(s), front $40
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD player $125
Handwriting recognition$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player $50
S Voice support$0 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
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 $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass $0
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 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Tachometer $75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Heated second row seats $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
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 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
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$7,940$17,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$9,585
Value of Feature Adjustments0-9,161

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Specifications Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20172018
Modeli3Explorer
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.2 in112.6 in
Length157.4 in198.3 in
Width69.9 in78.9 in
Height62.1 in70.0 in
Curb Weight2,962 lb.4,458 lb.
Fuel Capacity2.4 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.4 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in39.5 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 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
2.8 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
2.843.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
11.8 ft381.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW i3

Park Assistant Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
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 support0Yes
Text dictation50No
Pedestrian detection50No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
Total Requested32519%
Total Not Requested136581%
Tera World
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
155/70R19 tires200No
175/60R19 tires200No
Total Requested220085%
Total Not Requested40015%

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