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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: $42,940

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $96,962

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,866

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $89,281

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620132013
Modeli8ExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseLimitedSport
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $140,700 $38,100 $40,780
Base Invoice $130,125 $35,528 $38,027
Giga World 2,000    
Blind spot warning system   595  
Second-row buckets   750 750
Package 301A   2,600  
Package 402A     4,130
Giga World 1,820    
Blind spot warning system   519  
Second-row buckets   655 655
Package 301A   2,269  
Package 402A     3,604
Options (change) 2,000 3,945 4,880
Options (change) 1,820 3,443 4,259
Destination 995 895 895
Gas Tax -3,793 0 0
Total Price $139,902 $42,940 $46,555
Total Invoice $129,147 $39,866 $43,181

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $95,392
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $87,832
Model Year201620132013
Modeli8ExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseLimitedSport
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine357hp I3 PiH290hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 11390, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-20255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$139,902$42,940$46,555
Adjustments for Features-1,5700-1,800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$138,332$42,940$44,755
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,815
Total Invoice$129,147$39,866$43,181
Adjustments for Features-1,4490-1,670
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$127,698$39,866$41,511
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,645

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Features Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201620132013
Modeli8ExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseLimitedSport
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700 $1700
FWD $0 
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
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
Around view cameras$500  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Curve control $50$50
Driver drowsiness monitor$150  
Forward collision warning$200  
Hill descent control  $250
Inflatable rear seat belts $200$200
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Lane departure warning$200  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
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
Wide-view front camera$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear HVAC unit $400$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 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Carbon fiber body structure$0  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Rear spoiler $200$200
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
App support$0  
CD player $125$125
Concierge Services - 3 year subscription$150  
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  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Text dictation$50  
Voice recorder$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Fog lights $125$125
Head-up display (HUD)$350  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150  
LED headlights$1000  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Door sill trim plates $100 
Folding second row seats $300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather door panel trim$250  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, 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 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100
Total Value of Features$10,640$9,070$10,870
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,570$0$1,800
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,4490-1,670

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Specifications Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20162013
Modeli8Explorer
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.2 in112.6 in
Length184.9 in197.1 in
Width76.5 in78.9 in
Height50.8 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,456 lb.4,535 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.1 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.1 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom32.4 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.5 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
4.7 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
4.743.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
4.780.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Total Requested20040%
Total Not Requested30060%
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 seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested77536%
Total Not Requested135064%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Package 402A
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested167552%
Total Not Requested152548%

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