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Ford Explorer vs. BMW 2-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. BMW 2-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,385

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $7,310

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,760

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $7,695

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820172017
ModelExplorerExplorer2-Series2-Series
TrimEddie BauerLimited230iM240i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $29,245 $32,395 $33,150 $44,450
Base Invoice $27,273 $30,178 $31,510 $42,020
Luxury Package 1,290      
Sun and Sirius Package 560 560    
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 1,950 1,950
Audiophile Package 510      
Premium Package     2,950  
Leather seating surfaces     1,450 1,450
Heated front seats     500 500
Metallic paint (extra cost)     700 700
Sunroof       0
Wood trim       0
Luxury Package 1,097      
Sun and Sirius Package 476 476    
Navigation system 1,696 1,696 1,795 1,795
Audiophile Package 433      
Premium Package     2,715  
Leather seating surfaces     1,335 1,335
Heated front seats     460 460
Metallic paint (extra cost)     645 645
Sunroof       0
Wood trim       0
Options (change) 4,355 2,555 7,550 4,600
Options (change) 3,702 2,172 6,950 4,235
Destination 785 785 995 995
Total Price $34,385 $35,735 $41,695 $50,045
Total Invoice $31,760 $33,135 $39,455 $47,250

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW 2-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,855
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,318
Model Year2008200820172017
ModelExplorerExplorer2-Series2-Series
TrimEddie BauerLimited230iM240i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine210hp V6210hp V6248hp I4335hp I6
TransmissionA5A5T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18205/50-17225/40-18
Total Price$34,385$35,735$41,695$50,045
Adjustments for Features0-500-1,455-2,880
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,385$35,235$40,240$47,165
Cost Above Minimum$0$850$0$6,925
Total Invoice$31,760$33,135$39,455$47,250
Adjustments for Features0-464-1,377-2,719
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,760$32,671$38,078$44,531
Cost Above Minimum$0$911$0$6,453

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW 2-Series

Model Year2008200820172017
ModelExplorerExplorer2-Series2-Series
TrimEddie BauerLimited230iM240i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125  
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote app  $25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Brake assist  $50$50
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
High performance brake pads (optional)   $0
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear $250  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Tires, run-flat  $150 
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150  
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Roof rails$250$250  
Second-row low console  $100$100
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150
Rear wiper$175$175  
Residual heat  $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Raised top speed limiter   $0
Regenerative braking  $0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Rear bumper protector$40$40  
Rear spoiler   $200
Running boards$350$350  
Sport rocker panels (optional)   $0
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0
App support  $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
Handwriting recognition  $200$200
HD radio  $50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
Media drive  $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0
S Voice support  $0$0
Satellite radio$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Compass$0$0  
Cornering lights   $50
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100
Wood trim   $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600  
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
White-letter tires$0$0  
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,690$5,190$6,145$7,570
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$500$1,455$2,880
Value of Feature Adjustments0-464-1,377-2,719

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW 2-Series

Model Year20082017
ModelExplorer2-Series
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase113.7 in105.9 in
Length193.4 in174.7 in
Width73.7 in69.8 in
Height72.8 in55.8 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.3,374 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in36.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in33.0 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom34.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft313.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft313.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft313.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested115090%
Total Not Requested12510%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 2-Series 230i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Proximity key250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested193060%
Total Not Requested127540%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
App support0No
Remote app25No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%

Option Package Details
BMW 2-Series M240i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
App support0No
Remote app25No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%

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