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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: $46,995 BMW 2-Series 228i | |||
| Difference: $7,185 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $43,860 BMW 2-Series 228i | |||
| Difference: $7,924 | |||
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| Model Year | 2017 | 2016 | 2016 |
| Model | Explorer | 2-Series | 2-Series |
| Trim | Platinum | 228i | M235i |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe |
| Base Price | $53,235 | $32,850 | $44,150 |
| Base Invoice | $50,839 | $30,900 | $41,300 |
| Premium Package | 2,950 | ||
| Technology Package | 1,950 | 1,950 | |
| Driver Assistance Plus Package | 700 | 700 | |
| Cold Weather Package | 700 | 700 | |
| Driver Assistance Package | 950 | 950 | |
| M Sport Package | 2,500 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | 900 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | 550 | |
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | |
| Semi-automated parking system | 500 | 500 | |
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,450 | 1,450 | |
| Sunroof | 0 | ||
| Premium Package | 2,685 | ||
| Technology Package | 1,775 | 1,775 | |
| Driver Assistance Plus Package | 635 | 635 | |
| Cold Weather Package | 635 | 635 | |
| Driver Assistance Package | 865 | 865 | |
| M Sport Package | 2,275 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | 820 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 500 | 500 | |
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | |
| Semi-automated parking system | 455 | 455 | |
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,320 | 1,320 | |
| Sunroof | 0 | ||
| Options (change) | 0 | 13,150 | 6,800 |
| Options (change) | 0 | 11,965 | 6,185 |
| Destination | 945 | 995 | 995 |
| Total Price | $54,180 | $46,995 | $51,945 |
| Total Invoice | $51,784 | $43,860 | $48,480 |
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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: $1,695 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $563 | |||
| Model Year | 2017 | 2016 | 2016 |
| Model | Explorer | 2-Series | 2-Series |
| Trim | Platinum | 228i | M235i |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe |
| Engine | 365hp V6 | 240hp I4 | 320hp I6 |
| Transmission | T6 | T8 | T8 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 500, 12 | ?, 6 | ?, 6 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/50-20 | 225/40-18 | 225/40-18 |
| Total Price | $54,180 | $46,995 | $51,945 |
| Adjustments for Features | -8,880 | 0 | -350 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $45,300 | $46,995 | $51,595 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $4,600 |
| Total Invoice | $51,784 | $43,860 | $48,480 |
| Adjustments for Features | -8,487 | 0 | -327 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $43,297 | $43,860 | $48,153 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $4,293 |
Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW 2-Series
| Model Year | 2017 | 2016 | 2016 |
| Model | Explorer | 2-Series | 2-Series |
| Trim | Platinum | 228i | M235i |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Coupe | 2dr 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 | ||
| High performance brake pads (optional) | $0 | ||
| 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 | ||
| Regenerative braking | $0 | $0 | |
| Exterior | |||
| Black exterior trim (optional) | $0 | $0 | |
| Bodyside cladding (gray/black) | $250 | ||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | ||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | ||
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | $0 | ||
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | ||
| Sport rocker panels (optional) | $0 | $0 | |
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | |
| Tow hook(s), front | $40 | ||
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | ||
| Infotainment | |||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | $0 | |
| 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 | |
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | $0 | |
| S Voice support | $0 | $0 | |
| Satellite radio | $200 | ||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | $250 | |
| Siri Eyes Free support | $0 | $0 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | ||
| Surround sound | $250 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | |
| 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 | $50 | |
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | |
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | ||
| Massage, passenger seat | $100 | ||
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | $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 | $15,710 | $6,830 | $7,180 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $8,880 | $0 | $350 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -8,487 | 0 | -327 |
Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW 2-Series
| Model Year | 2017 | 2016 |
| Model | Explorer | 2-Series |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Coupe |
| Wheelbase | 112.6 in | 105.9 in |
| Length | 198.3 in | 174.7 in |
| Width | 78.9 in | 69.8 in |
| Height | 70.0 in | 55.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,458 lb. | 3,301 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.6 gal. | 13.7 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 41.4 in | 40.1 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 61.5 in | 54.4 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 57.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 40.6 in | 41.5 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 40.6 in | 36.5 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 61.0 in | 53.4 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 56.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 39.5 in | 33.0 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 37.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 50.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Hip Room | 40.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 33.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 21.0 ft3 | 13.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.9 ft3 | 13.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 81.7 ft3 | 13.8 ft3 |
Option Package Details
BMW 2-Series 228i
| Xenon HID headlights | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Cornering lights | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 71% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 29% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| Perimeter approach lighting | 25 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | 40 | Yes |
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | 40 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2855 | 89% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 11% |
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Siri Eyes Free support | 0 | Yes |
| S Voice support | 0 | No |
| 4G LTE connectivity | 0 | No |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 725 | 65% |
| Total Not Requested | 390 | 35% |
| Driver Assistance Plus Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | No |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 71% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 29% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 300 | 86% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 14% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 600 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| M Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rear spoiler | 200 | Yes |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Aluminum trim | 100 | No |
| 225/40VR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Sport rocker panels (optional) | 0 | No |
| Black exterior trim (optional) | 0 | No |
| Sport front fascia (optional) | 0 | No |
| Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional) | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 450 | 47% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 53% |
Option Package Details
BMW 2-Series M235i
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Siri Eyes Free support | 0 | Yes |
| S Voice support | 0 | No |
| 4G LTE connectivity | 0 | No |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 725 | 65% |
| Total Not Requested | 390 | 35% |
| Driver Assistance Plus Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | No |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 71% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 29% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 300 | 86% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 14% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 600 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
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