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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: $57,975

Ford Explorer ST   
Difference: $77,727

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152020
Modeli8Explorer
TrimBaseST
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Base Price $136,500 $54,740
Giga World 2,000  
Safe and Smart Package   1,295
Second-row buckets   695
Giga World 1,820  
Safe and Smart Package   1,230
Second-row buckets   660
Options (change) 2,000 1,990
Options (change) 1,820 1,890
Destination 995 1,245
Gas Tax -3,793 0
Total Price $135,702 $57,975

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer ST
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $80,647
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $122,305
Model Year20152020
Modeli8Explorer
TrimBaseST
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Engine357hp I3 PiH400hp V6
TransmissionT6T10
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)28/29 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 11390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-20255/55-20
Total Price$135,702$57,975
Adjustments for Features0-2,920
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$135,702$55,055

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Features Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20152020
Modeli8Explorer
TrimBaseST
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1500
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
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
Remote climate control $25
Remote start $150
Universal garage door opener$100 
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
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
Wide-view front camera$150 
Cargo Management 
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 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0
Black grille (optional) $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Carbon fiber body structure$0 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler $200
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
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 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
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, configurable$150 
LED headlights$1000 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding second row seats $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
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
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Alloy wheels$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$9,965$12,885
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,920
Value of Feature Adjustments0-158

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Specifications Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20152020
Modeli8Explorer
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.2 in119.1 in
Length184.9 in198.8 in
Width76.5 in78.9 in
Height50.8 in69.9 in
Curb Weight3,455 lb.4,701 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.1 gal.17.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.1 in61.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in59.2 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom32.4 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.5 in61.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in59.1 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in39.0 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.9 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
4.7 ft318.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
4.747.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
4.787.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer ST

Second-row buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Power release, second row seats50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Safe and Smart Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Total Requested77545%
Total Not Requested95055%

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