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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: $46,775

BMW 2-Series 228i   
Difference: $7,405

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,145

BMW 2-Series 228i   
Difference: $8,639

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720142014
ModelExplorer2-Series2-Series
TrimPlatinum228iM235i
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $53,235 $32,100 $43,100
Base Invoice $50,839 $29,710 $39,830
Driver Assistance Plus Package   700 700
Driver Assistance Package   950 950
Technology Package   2,150 2,150
M Sport Line   700  
Sport Line   2,300  
Dark-colored headliner (optional)   0  
Cold Weather Package   700 550
Premium Package   4,050 2,300
Xenon HID headlights   900  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550
Auto-dimming headlights   250 250
Semi-automated parking system   500 500
Wood trim   0 0
Sunroof     0
Driver Assistance Plus Package   635 635
Driver Assistance Package   865 865
Technology Package   1,955 1,955
M Sport Line   635  
Sport Line   2,095  
Dark-colored headliner (optional)   0  
Cold Weather Package   635 500
Premium Package   3,685 2,095
Xenon HID headlights   820  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500
Auto-dimming headlights   230 230
Semi-automated parking system   455 455
Wood trim   0 0
Sunroof     0
Options (change) 0 13,750 7,950
Options (change) 0 12,510 7,235
Destination 945 925 925
Total Price $54,180 $46,775 $51,975
Total Invoice $51,784 $43,145 $47,990

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,675
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $39
Model Year201720142014
ModelExplorer2-Series2-Series
TrimPlatinum228iM235i
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine365hp V6240hp I4320hp I6
TransmissionT6T8T8
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 12?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$54,180$46,775$51,975
Adjustments for Features-9,0800-650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,100$46,775$51,325
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,550
Total Invoice$51,784$43,145$47,990
Adjustments for Features-8,6780-600
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,106$43,145$47,390
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,245

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW 2-Series

Model Year201720142014
ModelExplorer2-Series2-Series
TrimPlatinum228iM235i
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
AWD$1700  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Active noise reduction$0  
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Cruise control $150$150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100  
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Power liftgate$350  
Power rear side windows$200  
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Remote app $25$25
Remote start$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Blind spot warning system$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Curve control$50  
Hill descent control$250  
Inflatable rear seat belts$200  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200  
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Rollover sensor$50  
Safety key$5  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Terrain selector$200  
Tires, run-flat $150 
Trailer sway control$25  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Wide-view front camera$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40  
Class III trailer hitch$250  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Roof rails$250  
Second-row low console $100$100
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Rear wiper$175  
Residual heat $50$50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Raised top speed limiter $0$0
Regenerative braking $0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0$0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0$0
Sunroof $900$900
Tow hook(s), front$40  
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Media drive $15$15
S Voice support $0$0
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Text dictation $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Compass$0  
Cornering lights $50$50
Fog lights$125  
Headlight washers $50$50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Heated second row seats$200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  
Leather door panel trim$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Massage, driver seat$100  
Massage, 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  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Alloy wheels $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100
Total Value of Features$15,660$6,580$7,230
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,080$0$650
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,6780-600

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW 2-Series

Model Year20172014
ModelExplorer2-Series
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase112.6 in105.9 in
Length198.3 in174.5 in
Width78.9 in69.8 in
Height70.0 in55.8 in
Curb Weight4,458 lb.3,301 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in36.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 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 Legroom33.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft313.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft313.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft313.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 2-Series 228i

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
Driver Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
Total Requested72564%
Total Not Requested41536%
M Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Sport rocker panels (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
Front sport buckets100No
Aluminum trim100No
Raised top speed limiter0No
245/35YR18 tires200No
Total Requested25029%
Total Not Requested60071%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
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 seat100Yes
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 Requested375591%
Total Not Requested3509%

Option Package Details
BMW 2-Series M235i

Driver Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
Total Requested72564%
Total Not Requested41536%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Total Requested205585%
Total Not Requested35015%

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