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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: $53,845

BMW 2-Series M235i   
Difference: $335

Lowest Total Invoice: $50,215

BMW 2-Series M235i   
Difference: $1,569

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172015
ModelExplorer2-Series
TrimPlatinumM235i
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Base Price $53,235 $43,100
Base Invoice $50,839 $40,330
Driver Assistance Plus Package   700
Driver Assistance Package   950
Technology Package   2,150
Cold Weather Package   700
Premium Package   2,150
AWD   1,800
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Auto-dimming headlights   250
Semi-automated parking system   500
Wood trim   0
Sunroof   0
Driver Assistance Plus Package   635
Driver Assistance Package   865
Technology Package   1,955
Cold Weather Package   635
Premium Package   1,955
AWD   1,660
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Auto-dimming headlights   230
Semi-automated parking system   455
Wood trim   0
Sunroof   0
Options (change) 0 9,750
Options (change) 0 8,890
Destination 945 995
Total Price $54,180 $53,845
Total Invoice $51,784 $50,215

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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: $6,220
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,696
Model Year20172015
ModelExplorer2-Series
TrimPlatinumM235i
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Engine365hp V6320hp I6
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG20/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20225/40-18
Total Price$54,180$53,845
Adjustments for Features-6,5550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,625$53,845
Total Invoice$51,784$50,215
Adjustments for Features-6,2650
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,519$50,215

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW 2-Series

Model Year20172015
ModelExplorer2-Series
TrimPlatinumM235i
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Active noise reduction$0 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $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
Remote start$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Curve control$50 
High performance brake pads (optional) $0
Inflatable rear seat belts$200 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Pedestrian detection $50
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 
Terrain selector$200 
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
Roof rails$250 
Second-row low console $100
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
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 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0
Sunroof $900
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates $100
Heated second row seats$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $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
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$15,435$8,880
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,555$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,2650

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW 2-Series

Model Year20172015
ModelExplorer2-Series
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase112.6 in105.9 in
Length198.3 in174.7 in
Width78.9 in69.8 in
Height70.0 in55.8 in
Curb Weight4,890 lb.3,695 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 ft313.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft313.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft313.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 2-Series M235i

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
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?
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Total Requested72565%
Total Not Requested39035%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested190584%
Total Not Requested35016%

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