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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: $54,875

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $80,827

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,444

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $72,838

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152017
Modeli8Explorer
TrimBasePlatinum
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Base Price $136,500 $53,235
Base Invoice $126,260 $50,839
Giga World 2,000  
Second-row buckets   695
Giga World 1,820  
Second-row buckets   660
Options (change) 2,000 695
Options (change) 1,820 660
Destination 995 945
Gas Tax -3,793 0
Total Price $135,702 $54,875
Total Invoice $125,282 $52,444

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $88,487
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $80,159
Model Year20152017
Modeli8Explorer
TrimBasePlatinum
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Engine357hp I3 PiH365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 11500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-20255/50-20
Total Price$135,702$54,875
Adjustments for Features0-7,660
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$135,702$47,215
Total Invoice$125,282$52,444
Adjustments for Features0-7,321
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$125,282$45,123

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Features Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20152017
Modeli8Explorer
TrimBasePlatinum
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Active noise reduction $0
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
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 app$25 
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation $15
Semi-automated parking system $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Around view cameras$500 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Curve control $50
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Hill descent control $250
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure collision mitigation$50 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera $200
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
Class III trailer hitch $250
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails $250
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Residual heat$50 
Engine / Motor 
3.3 kW onboard charger$0 
7 kWh battery pack$0 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Mid-engine configuration$0 
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 spoiler $200
Tow hook(s), front $40
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD player $125
Concierge Services - 3 year subscription$150 
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 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Text dictation$50 
Voice recorder$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass $0
Fog lights $125
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
LED headlights$1000 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Power-folding mirrors $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding second row seats $300
Heated second row seats $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power release, second row seats $50
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 trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Alloy wheels$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$8,690$16,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,660
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,321

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Specifications Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20152017
Modeli8Explorer
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.2 in112.6 in
Length184.9 in198.3 in
Width76.5 in78.9 in
Height50.8 in70.0 in
Curb Weight3,456 lb.4,458 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.1 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.1 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom32.4 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.5 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
4.7 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
4.743.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
4.781.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Platinum

Second-row buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Power release, second row seats50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%

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