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Ford Explorer vs. BMW 8-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. BMW 8-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,280

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $85,615

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,556

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $80,184

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082019
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorer8-Series
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimitedM850i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Base Price $26,495 $29,245 $32,395 $111,900
Base Invoice $24,771 $27,273 $30,178 $104,745
Options (change) 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 0 0 0 0
Destination 785 785 785 995
Total Price $27,280 $30,030 $33,180 $112,895
Total Invoice $25,556 $28,058 $30,963 $105,740

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW 8-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $91,730
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $85,913
Model Year2008200820082019
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorer8-Series
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimitedM850i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Engine210hp V6210hp V6210hp V6523hp V8
TransmissionA5A5A5T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 480, 4190, 7?, ?
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16245/65-17235/65-18245/35-20
Total Price$27,280$30,030$33,180$112,895
Adjustments for Features-6,115-8,165-10,1400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,165$21,865$23,040$112,895
Cost Above Minimum$0$700$1,875$0
Total Invoice$25,556$28,058$30,963$105,740
Adjustments for Features-5,729-7,629-9,4620
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,827$20,429$21,501$105,740
Cost Above Minimum$0$602$1,674$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW 8-Series

Model Year2008200820082019
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorer8-Series
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimitedM850i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900$900 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300
RWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50 
Power front side windows$250$250$250 
Power locks$275$275$275 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200 
Power-adjustable pedals  $125 
Remote keyless entry$225$225$225 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150 
Universal garage door opener  $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150 
Antilock brakes (ABS)$400$400$400 
Front side airbags$350$350$350 
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Stability control$400$400$400 
Traction control$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200$200 
Console with shifter$150$150$150 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125$125 
Climate Control 
Air conditioning$900$900$900 
Automatic climate control, front  $200 
Dual-zone climate control  $125 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Rear defrost$200$200$200 
Rear wiper$175$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40 
Running boards $350$350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325 
CD player$125$125  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25 
USB port $25$25 
Voice control for audio system $25$25 
Voice control for external devices $0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150 
Automatic headlights $125$125 
Automatic-off headlights$25   
Compass $0$0 
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Heated mirrors  $25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50 
Power mirrors$150$150$150 
Tachometer$75$75$75 
Trip computer$150$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75$75 
Floor mats$75$75$75 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 
Heated front seats  $200 
Leather seating surfaces $900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50 
Memory system, driver seat  $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600 
White-letter tires$0$0$0 
Total Value of Features$9,115$11,165$13,140$3,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,115$8,165$10,140$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,729-7,629-9,4620

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW 8-Series

Model Year20082019
ModelExplorer8-Series
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase113.7 in111.1 in
Length193.4 in191.2 in
Width73.7 in74.9 in
Height72.8 in53.0 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.4,479 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in33.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in46.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in29.5 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom34.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft314.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft314.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft314.8 ft3

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