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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: $44,260

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $2,435

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,792

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $3,278

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112018
ModelExplorer2-Series
TrimLimited230i
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Base Price $37,535 $34,800
Base Invoice $34,952 $33,045
Package 302A 4,305  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,200
M Sport Design   3,800
Navigation system   1,700
Obstacle detection, rear   800
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Heated front seats   500
Sunroof   900
Leather seating surfaces   1,450
Package 302A 3,659  
Panoramic sunroof 1,356  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,105
M Sport Design   3,495
Navigation system   1,565
Obstacle detection, rear   735
Metallic paint (extra cost)   505
Heated front seats   460
Sunroof   830
Leather seating surfaces   1,335
Options (change) 5,900 10,900
Options (change) 5,015 10,030
Destination 825 995
Total Price $44,260 $46,695
Total Invoice $40,792 $44,070

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,410
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,098
Model Year20112018
ModelExplorer2-Series
TrimLimited230i
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Engine290hp V6248hp I4
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20225/40-18
Total Price$44,260$46,695
Adjustments for Features-1,9750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,285$46,695
Total Invoice$40,792$44,070
Adjustments for Features-1,8200
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,972$44,070

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW 2-Series

Model Year20112018
ModelExplorer2-Series
TrimLimited230i
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power liftgate$350 
Power rear side windows$200 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote app $25
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Curve control$50 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails$250 
Second-row low console $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Residual heat $50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
App support $0
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
Navigation map updates, three years $0
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
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Fog lights$125 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$9,595$7,620
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,975$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,8200

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW 2-Series

Model Year20112018
ModelExplorer2-Series
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase112.6 in105.9 in
Length197.1 in174.7 in
Width78.9 in69.8 in
Height70.4 in55.8 in
Curb Weight4,579 lb.3,412 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in36.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in33.0 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft313.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft313.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft313.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 302A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Blind spot warning system200No
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested257565%
Total Not Requested140035%

Option Package Details
BMW 2-Series 230i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested70078%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Total Requested75083%
Total Not Requested15017%
M Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Wood trim300No
225/40VR18 tires400No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Sport rocker panels (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Total Requested98038%
Total Not Requested160062%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested72565%
Total Not Requested39035%

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