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BMW i8 vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW i8 vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,930

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $99,772

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,109

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $92,173

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520092009
Modeli8ExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseEddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $136,500 $31,615 $35,550
Base Invoice $126,260 $29,319 $32,901
Giga World 2,000    
Convenience Package   995  
Navigation system   2,505 1,995
Quad Bucket Seating Group     795
Giga World 1,820    
Convenience Package   846  
Navigation system   2,129 1,696
Quad Bucket Seating Group     676
Options (change) 2,000 3,500 2,790
Options (change) 1,820 2,975 2,372
Destination 995 815 815
Gas Tax -3,793 0 0
Total Price $135,702 $35,930 $39,155
Total Invoice $125,282 $33,109 $36,088

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $93,262
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $86,163
Model Year201520092009
Modeli8ExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseEddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine357hp I3 PiH210hp V6210hp V6
TransmissionT6A5A5
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 11190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-20245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$135,702$35,930$39,155
Adjustments for Features-6,5100-2,000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$129,192$35,930$37,155
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,225
Total Invoice$125,282$33,109$36,088
Adjustments for Features-6,0100-1,843
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$119,272$33,109$34,245
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,136

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Features Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201520092009
Modeli8ExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseEddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
5-speed automatic $900$900
AWD$1700  
RWD $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 
911 assist $25$25
Around view cameras$500  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Brake assist$50  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150  
Forward collision warning$200  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Lane departure collision mitigation$50  
Lane departure warning$200  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Pedestrian detection$50  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Wide-view front camera$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75 
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rack $300$300
Second-row high console  $250
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Interior air filter$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents $100 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 $150
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Rear wiper $175$175
Residual heat$50  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Engine / Motor 
3.3 kW onboard charger$0  
7 kWh battery pack$0  
Automatic start / stop$150  
Mid-engine configuration$0  
Exterior 
Carbon fiber body structure$0  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Running boards $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD player $125$125
Concierge Services - 3 year subscription$150  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Handwriting recognition$200  
HD radio$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
S Voice support$0  
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Text dictation$50  
Voice recorder$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Compass $0$0
Fog lights $125$125
Head-up display (HUD)$350  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
LED headlights$1000  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Folding second row seats $300$300
Leather door panel trim$250  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power-folding third row seats  $1000
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
White-letter tires $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$11,725$5,215$7,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,510$0$2,000
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,0100-1,843

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Specifications Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20152009
Modeli8Explorer
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.2 in113.7 in
Length184.9 in193.4 in
Width76.5 in73.7 in
Height50.8 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,456 lb.4,441 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.1 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.1 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom32.4 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.5 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
4.7 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
4.743.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
4.783.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested110083%
Total Not Requested22517%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested71567%
Total Not Requested35033%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested715100%
Total Not Requested00%
Quad Bucket Seating Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Second-row high console250No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%

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