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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: $42,275

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $100,327

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,150

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $93,932

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172012
Modeli8Explorer
TrimBaseLimited
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Base Price $143,400 $37,855
Base Invoice $134,040 $35,268
Giga World 2,000  
Blind spot warning system   595
Second-row buckets   750
Package 301A   2,250
Giga World 1,840  
Blind spot warning system   506
Second-row buckets   638
Package 301A   1,913
Options (change) 2,000 3,595
Options (change) 1,840 3,057
Destination 995 825
Gas Tax -3,793 0
Total Price $142,602 $42,275
Total Invoice $133,082 $39,150

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $98,482
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $92,210
Model Year20172012
Modeli8Explorer
TrimBaseLimited
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Engine357hp I3 PiH290hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 11390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-20255/50-20
Total Price$142,602$42,275
Adjustments for Features-1,8450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$140,757$42,275
Total Invoice$133,082$39,150
Adjustments for Features-1,7220
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$131,360$39,150

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Features Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20172012
Modeli8Explorer
TrimBaseLimited
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power liftgate $350
Power rear side windows $200
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote app$25 
Remote start $150
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 
Forward collision warning$200 
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Temporary spare tire $150
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Wide-view front camera$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Residual heat$50 
Variable intermittent wipers $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
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Carbon fiber body structure$0 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear spoiler $200
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
App support$0 
CD player $125
Concierge Services - 3 year subscription$150 
Handwriting recognition$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
S Voice support$0 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Text dictation$50 
Voice recorder$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Fog lights $125
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
LED headlights$1000 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats $300
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
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 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$10,115$8,270
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,845$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,7220

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Specifications Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20172012
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.4,558 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?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested77540%
Total Not Requested115060%

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