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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: $34,990

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $107,612

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,528

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $100,554

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720072007
Modeli8ExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseEddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $143,400 $28,370 $31,115
Base Invoice $134,040 $26,790 $29,361
Giga World 2,000    
Luxury Package   1,450  
Ultimate Convenience Group   350 350
Quad Bucket Seating Group   795 795
Third-row seat   845 375
Satellite radio   195 195
Obstacle detection, rear   255  
Navigation system   1,995 1,995
Giga World 1,840    
Luxury Package   1,232  
Ultimate Convenience Group   298 298
Quad Bucket Seating Group   676 676
Third-row seat   718 319
Satellite radio   166 166
Obstacle detection, rear   217  
Navigation system   1,696 1,696
Options (change) 2,000 5,885 3,710
Options (change) 1,840 5,003 3,155
Destination 995 735 735
Gas Tax -3,793 0 0
Total Price $142,602 $34,990 $35,560
Total Invoice $133,082 $32,528 $33,251

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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: $101,872
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $95,197
Model Year201720072007
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, 11290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-20245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$142,602$34,990$35,560
Adjustments for Features-5,74000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$136,862$34,990$35,560
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$570
Total Invoice$133,082$32,528$33,251
Adjustments for Features-5,35700
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$127,725$32,528$33,251
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$723

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Features Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201720072007
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 
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  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Lane departure warning$200  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Pedestrian detection$50  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Wide-view front camera$150  
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rails $250$250
Second-row high console $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
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
Running boards $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
Concierge Services - 3 year subscription$150  
Handwriting recognition$200  
HD radio$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150  
Media drive$15  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
S Voice support$0  
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Text dictation$50  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
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$50
Folding second row seats $300$300
Folding third row seats $600$600
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$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
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Polished alloy wheels  $350
White-letter tires $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$11,340$5,600$5,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,740$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,35700

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Specifications Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20172007
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

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested107562%
Total Not Requested65038%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
Quad Bucket Seating Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75No
Second-row high console250No
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Total Requested50057%
Total Not Requested37543%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100No
Manual recliner, second row seats75No
Folding third row seats600No
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested975100%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
Quad Bucket Seating Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75No
Second-row high console250No
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Total Requested50057%
Total Not Requested37543%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100No
Manual recliner, second row seats75No
Folding third row seats600No
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested975100%

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