Ford Explorer Ford Explorer 2011 BMW i3 BMW i3 2017

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

Ford Explorer vs. BMW i3 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.

Ford Explorer vs. BMW i3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $42,995

BMW i3   
Difference: $1,400

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,160

BMW i3   
Difference: $747

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112017
ModelExploreri3
TrimLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $37,535 $44,450
Base Invoice $34,952 $42,020
Package 302A 4,305  
Cargo cover 135  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Park Assistant Package   1,000
Technology & Driver Assistance Package   2,350
Metallic paint (extra cost)   700
Sunroof   1,000
Package 302A 3,659  
Cargo cover 115  
Panoramic sunroof 1,356  
Park Assistant Package   920
Technology & Driver Assistance Package   2,160
Metallic paint (extra cost)   645
Sunroof   920
Options (change) 6,035 5,050
Options (change) 5,130 4,645
Destination 825 995
Gas Tax 0 -7,500
Total Price $44,395 $42,995
Total Invoice $40,907 $40,160

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Ford Explorer dealer quotes or BMW i3 dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW i3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,505
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,773
Model Year20112017
ModelExploreri3
TrimLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine290hp V6168hp E
TransmissionT6A1
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG129/106 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12100, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20155/70-19
Total Price$44,395$42,995
Adjustments for Features-4,9050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,490$42,995
Total Invoice$40,907$40,160
Adjustments for Features-4,5200
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,387$40,160

Return to top

Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW i3

Model Year20112017
ModelExploreri3
TrimLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
1-speed automatic $800
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power liftgate$350 
Power rear side windows$200 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote app $25
Remote start$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Curve control$50 
Pedestrian detection $50
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heat pump $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Residual heat $50
Engine / Motor 
33 kWh battery pack $0
7.2 kW onboard charger $500
DC quick-charging capability $750
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Carbon fiber body structure $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
App support $0
CD player$125 
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Text dictation $50
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Digital instruments $0
Heated mirrors$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Tachometer$75 
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 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Total Value of Features$12,195$7,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,905$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,5200

Return to top

Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW i3

Model Year20112017
ModelExploreri3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.6 in101.2 in
Length197.1 in157.4 in
Width78.9 in69.9 in
Height70.4 in62.1 in
Curb Weight4,578 lb.2,961 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.2.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in50.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in0.0 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 Legroom33.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft32.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft32.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft311.8 ft3

Return to top

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 302A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested242561%
Total Not Requested155039%

Option Package Details
BMW i3

Park Assistant Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology & Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Pedestrian detection50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested32519%
Total Not Requested136581%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all SUVs
See TrueDelta's information for all Ford models.