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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: $31,595

Ford Explorer   
Difference: $81,300

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,830

Ford Explorer   
Difference: $75,910

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015201520152019
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorer8-Series
TrimBaseXLTLimitedSportM850i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Base Price $30,700 $33,000 $38,200 $43,100 $111,900
Base Invoice $28,935 $30,773 $35,622 $40,191 $104,745
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0
Destination 895 895 895 895 995
Total Price $31,595 $33,895 $39,095 $43,995 $112,895
Total Invoice $29,830 $31,668 $36,517 $41,086 $105,740

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $88,650
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $82,849
Model Year20152015201520152019
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorer8-Series
TrimBaseXLTLimitedSportM850i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Engine290hp V6290hp V6290hp V6365hp V6523hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T6T6T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6390, 12390, 12?, ?
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18245/60-18255/50-20255/50-20245/35-20
Total Price$31,595$33,895$39,095$43,995$112,895
Adjustments for Features-7,350-9,180-13,245-14,4200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,245$24,715$25,850$29,575$112,895
Cost Above Minimum$0$470$1,605$5,330$0
Total Invoice$29,830$31,668$36,517$41,086$105,740
Adjustments for Features-6,939-8,577-12,372-13,4670
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,891$23,091$24,145$27,619$105,740
Cost Above Minimum$0$200$1,254$4,728$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW 8-Series

Model Year20152015201520152019
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorer8-Series
TrimBaseXLTLimitedSportM850i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1300
FWD$0$0$0  
AWD   $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100  
Cruise control$150$150$150$150 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50$50 
Power front side windows$250$250$250$250 
Power locks$275$275$275$275 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200 
Power-adjustable pedals  $125  
Proximity key  $250  
Remote keyless entry$225$225$225$225 
Remote start  $150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250 
Universal garage door opener  $100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150$150 
911 assist $25$25$25 
Antilock brakes (ABS)$400$400$400$400 
Brake assist$50$50$50$50 
Curve control$50$50$50$50 
Front side airbags$350$350$350$350 
Hill descent control   $250 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250 
Rearview camera  $200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50 
Safety key$5$5$5$5 
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500$500 
Stability control$400$400$400$400 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150 
Terrain selector   $200 
Traction control$100$100$100$100 
Trailer sway control$25$25$25$25 
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40$40 
Console with shifter$150$150$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250$250$250 
Climate Control 
Air conditioning$900$900$900$900 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150 
Rear defrost$200$200$200$200 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support $0   
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125$125 
Aux input$50$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100 
CD player$125$125$125$125 
HD radio  $50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25$25 
Satellite radio $200$200$200 
SD Card slot  $25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25 
Surround sound  $250$250 
Traffic + travel information  $25$25 
USB port $25$25$25 
Voice control for audio system $25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125 
Fog lights $125$125$125 
Heated mirrors $25$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting  $150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50$50 
Power mirrors$150$150$150$150 
Power-folding mirrors  $50  
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50$50$50 
Tachometer$75$75$75$75 
Trip computer$150$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10    
Visor mirror, passenger$10    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75$75$75 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50 
Door sill trim plates  $100  
Floor mats$75$75$75$75 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300 
Heated front seats  $200$200 
Heated second row seats  $200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200 
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat  $200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100 
Stowable third row seats$600$600$600$600 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350  
Machined alloy wheels   $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100 
Total Value of Features$10,350$12,180$16,245$17,420$3,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,350$9,180$13,245$14,420$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,939-8,577-12,372-13,4670

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW 8-Series

Model Year20152019
ModelExplorer8-Series
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase112.6 in111.1 in
Length197.1 in191.2 in
Width78.9 in74.9 in
Height70.4 in53.0 in
Curb Weight4,535 lb.4,479 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in33.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in46.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in29.5 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 ft314.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft314.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft314.8 ft3

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