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Ford Explorer vs. BMW 2-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Ford Explorer vs. BMW 2-Series Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $36,780 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer | |||||
| Difference: $6,715 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $33,832 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer | |||||
| Difference: $7,298 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | 2020 | 2020 | 2020 |
| Model | Explorer | Explorer | 2-Series | 2-Series | 2-Series |
| Trim | Eddie Bauer | Limited | 230i | M240i | M2 Competition |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe |
| Base Price | $31,615 | $35,550 | $35,300 | $45,800 | $58,900 |
| Base Invoice | $29,319 | $32,901 | $33,510 | $43,275 | $55,455 |
| Convenience Package | 995 | ||||
| Navigation system | 2,505 | 1,995 | 1,700 | 1,700 | |
| Sunroof | 850 | 850 | 0 | 1,050 | |
| Convenience Tier | 2,200 | ||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | 550 | 550 | ||
| Heated front seats | 500 | 500 | |||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 800 | 800 | |||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,450 | 1,450 | |||
| Wood trim | 0 | ||||
| Convenience Package | 846 | ||||
| Navigation system | 2,129 | 1,696 | 1,565 | 1,565 | |
| Sunroof | 723 | 723 | 0 | 965 | |
| Convenience Tier | 2,025 | ||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 505 | 505 | 505 | ||
| Heated front seats | 460 | 460 | |||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 735 | 735 | |||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,335 | 1,335 | |||
| Wood trim | 0 | ||||
| Options (change) | 4,350 | 2,845 | 7,200 | 5,000 | 1,600 |
| Options (change) | 3,698 | 2,419 | 6,625 | 4,600 | 1,470 |
| Destination | 815 | 815 | 995 | 995 | 995 |
| Total Price | $36,780 | $39,210 | $43,495 | $51,795 | $61,495 |
| Total Invoice | $33,832 | $36,135 | $41,130 | $48,870 | $57,920 |
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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: $3,500 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,258 | |||||
| Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | 2020 | 2020 | 2020 |
| Model | Explorer | Explorer | 2-Series | 2-Series | 2-Series |
| Trim | Eddie Bauer | Limited | 230i | M240i | M2 Competition |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe |
| Engine | 210hp V6 | 210hp V6 | 248hp I4 | 335hp I6 | 405hp I6 |
| Transmission | A5 | A5 | T8 | T8 | M6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 190, 7 | 190, 7 | ?, 6 | ?, 6 | 360, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 245/65-17 | 235/65-18 | 205/50-17 | 225/40-18 | 245/35-19 |
| Total Price | $36,780 | $39,210 | $43,495 | $51,795 | $61,495 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -1,750 | -3,215 | -3,940 | -1,965 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $36,780 | $37,460 | $40,280 | $47,855 | $59,530 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $680 | $0 | $7,575 | $19,250 |
| Total Invoice | $33,832 | $36,135 | $41,130 | $48,870 | $57,920 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -1,613 | -3,040 | -3,717 | -1,851 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $33,832 | $34,522 | $38,090 | $45,153 | $56,069 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $690 | $0 | $7,063 | $17,979 |
Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW 2-Series
| Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | 2020 | 2020 | 2020 |
| Model | Explorer | Explorer | 2-Series | 2-Series | 2-Series |
| Trim | Eddie Bauer | Limited | 230i | M240i | M2 Competition |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 5-speed automatic | $900 | $900 | |||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | $1300 | |||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | ||||
| RWD | $0 | $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 | $250 | ||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Semi-automated parking system | $500 | $500 | |||
| Tilt steering wheel, manual | $150 | $150 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| 911 assist | $25 | $25 | |||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Brake assist | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Full-size spare tire | $225 | $225 | |||
| High performance brake pads (optional) | $0 | ||||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | |||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | |||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | ||||
| Trailer sway control | $25 | $25 | |||
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | $0 | |||
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Cargo cover | $75 | ||||
| Class II trailer hitch | $200 | $200 | |||
| Liftglass or two-piece tailgate | $150 | $150 | |||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Roof rack | $300 | $300 | |||
| Second-row low console | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Trailering equipment (4 wire) | $125 | $125 | |||
| Climate Control | |||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Interior air filter | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | $175 | ||
| Rear air vents | $100 | ||||
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Rear HVAC unit | $400 | ||||
| Rear wiper | $175 | $175 | |||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | |||
| Drivetrain | |||||
| Active rear differential | $500 | ||||
| Engine / Motor | |||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Raised top speed limiter | $0 | $0 | |||
| Regenerative braking | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Exterior | |||||
| Black exterior trim (optional) | $0 | $0 | |||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | |||
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | $0 | $0 | |||
| Rear bumper protector | $40 | $40 | |||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | |||
| Running boards | $350 | $350 | |||
| Sport rocker panels (optional) | $0 | $0 | |||
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | $75 | |||
| Infotainment | |||||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| App support | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| S Voice support | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | |||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Siri Eyes Free support | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Surround sound | $250 | ||||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Text dictation | $50 | ||||
| Voice recorder | $0 | ||||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | |||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| LED headlights | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | ||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Carbon fiber trim | $200 | ||||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | ||||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | |||
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | ||||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power-folding third row seats | $1000 | ||||
| Wood trim | $300 | ||||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | ||||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Chrome-clad alloy wheels | $600 | ||||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | ||||
| Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | ||||
| White-letter tires | $0 | $0 | |||
| Transmission | |||||
| Downshift rev matching | $50 | ||||
| Launch control | $100 | $100 | |||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | |||
| Total Value of Features | $4,790 | $6,540 | $8,005 | $8,730 | $6,755 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $1,750 | $3,215 | $3,940 | $1,965 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -1,613 | -3,040 | -3,717 | -1,851 |
Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW 2-Series
| Model Year | 2009 | 2020 |
| Model | Explorer | 2-Series |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Coupe |
| Wheelbase | 113.7 in | 105.9 in |
| Length | 193.4 in | 174.7 in |
| Width | 73.7 in | 69.8 in |
| Height | 72.8 in | 55.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,441 lb. | 3,412 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 22.5 gal. | 13.7 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.8 in | 40.1 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 59.0 in | 54.4 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 55.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.4 in | 41.5 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.7 in | 36.5 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 58.9 in | 53.4 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 55.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 36.9 in | 33.0 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 37.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 53.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Hip Room | 45.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 34.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.6 ft3 | 13.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.9 ft3 | 13.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.7 ft3 | 13.8 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
| Convenience Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Power-adjustable pedals | 125 | No |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1200 | 91% |
| Total Not Requested | 125 | 9% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 715 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 33% |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 715 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
BMW 2-Series 230i
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Semi-automated parking system | 500 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 28% |
| Total Not Requested | 650 | 72% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive | 15 | Yes |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Siri Eyes Free support | 0 | No |
| S Voice support | 0 | No |
| 4G LTE connectivity | 0 | No |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 740 | 66% |
| Total Not Requested | 375 | 34% |
| Convenience Tier | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Perimeter approach lighting | 25 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | No |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | 40 | Yes |
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | 40 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 1230 | 53% |
| Total Not Requested | 1100 | 47% |
Option Package Details
BMW 2-Series M240i
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Semi-automated parking system | 500 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 28% |
| Total Not Requested | 650 | 72% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive | 15 | Yes |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Siri Eyes Free support | 0 | No |
| S Voice support | 0 | No |
| 4G LTE connectivity | 0 | No |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 740 | 66% |
| Total Not Requested | 375 | 34% |
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