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Ford Explorer vs. BMW i3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. BMW i3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,520

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $155

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,465

BMW i3   
Difference: $339

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082014
ModelExplorerExploreri3
TrimEddie BauerLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $29,245 $32,395 $41,350
Base Invoice $27,273 $30,178 $38,220
4.6L V8 1,310 1,310  
Cargo cover 90 90  
Navigation system 1,995 1,995  
Luxury Package 1,290    
Audiophile Package 510    
Obstacle detection, rear 295    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550
Heated front seats     350
4.6L V8 1,192 1,192  
Cargo cover 77 77  
Navigation system 1,696 1,696  
Luxury Package 1,097    
Audiophile Package 433    
Obstacle detection, rear 251    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500
Heated front seats     320
Options (change) 5,490 3,395 900
Options (change) 4,746 2,965 820
Destination 785 785 925
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500
Total Price $35,520 $36,575 $35,675
Total Invoice $32,804 $33,928 $32,465

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW i3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,245
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,591
Model Year200820082014
ModelExplorerExploreri3
TrimEddie BauerLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine292hp V8292hp V8168hp E
TransmissionA6A6A1
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/20 MPG13/20 MPG0/0 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7100, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18155/70-19
Total Price$35,520$36,575$35,675
Adjustments for Features-2,090-2,3400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,430$34,235$35,675
Cost Above Minimum$0$805$0
Total Invoice$32,804$33,928$32,465
Adjustments for Features-1,930-2,1710
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,874$31,757$32,465
Cost Above Minimum$0$883$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW i3

Model Year200820082014
ModelExplorerExploreri3
TrimEddie BauerLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
1-speed automatic  $800
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Remote app  $25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heat pump  $250
Interior air filter  $0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents$100$100 
Residual heat  $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Engine / Motor 
18 kWh battery pack  $0
7.2 kW onboard charger  $500
Exterior 
Carbon fiber body structure  $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Rear spoiler  $200
Running boards$350$350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
HD radio  $50
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Compass$0$0 
Digital instruments  $0
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25
LED headlights  $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Tachometer$75$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600 
White-letter tires$0$0 
Total Value of Features$6,740$6,990$4,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,090$2,340$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,930-2,1710

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW i3

Model Year20082014
ModelExploreri3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase113.7 in101.2 in
Length193.4 in157.4 in
Width73.7 in69.9 in
Height72.8 in62.1 in
Curb Weight4,531 lb.2,634 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.2.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in50.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in0.0 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 ft32.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft32.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft311.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested40031%
Total Not Requested87569%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

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