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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: $45,595

BMW i3   
Difference: $8,715

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,550

BMW i3   
Difference: $9,358

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017
ModelExploreri3
TrimPlatinumBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $53,235 $44,450
Base Invoice $50,839 $42,020
Cargo cover 130  
Park Assistant Package   1,000
Tera World   2,600
Technology & Driver Assistance Package   2,350
Metallic paint (extra cost)   700
Sunroof   1,000
Cargo cover 124  
Park Assistant Package   920
Tera World   2,390
Technology & Driver Assistance Package   2,160
Metallic paint (extra cost)   645
Sunroof   920
Options (change) 130 7,650
Options (change) 124 7,035
Destination 945 995
Gas Tax 0 -7,500
Total Price $54,310 $45,595
Total Invoice $51,908 $42,550

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW i3

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Explorer Platinum
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: BMW i3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $770
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $292
Model Year20172017
ModelExploreri3
TrimPlatinumBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine365hp V6168hp E
TransmissionT6A1
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 12100, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20155/70-19
Total Price$54,310$45,595
Adjustments for Features-9,4850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,825$45,595
Total Invoice$51,908$42,550
Adjustments for Features-9,0660
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,842$42,550

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW i3

Model Year20172017
ModelExploreri3
TrimPlatinumBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
1-speed automatic $800
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Active noise reduction$0 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power liftgate$350 
Power rear side windows$200 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote app $25
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
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 
Hill descent control$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Pedestrian detection $50
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Terrain selector$200 
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Wide-view front camera$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails$250 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
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
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD player$125 
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player$50 
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Text dictation $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass$0 
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
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Tachometer$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Heated second row seats$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
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 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 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$17,450$7,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,485$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9,0660

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW i3

Model Year20172017
ModelExploreri3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.6 in101.2 in
Length198.3 in157.4 in
Width78.9 in69.9 in
Height70.0 in62.1 in
Curb Weight4,458 lb.2,962 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.2.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in50.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 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 Legroom33.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft32.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft32.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft311.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW i3

Park Assistant Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Tera World
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
155/70R19 tires200No
175/60R19 tires200No
Total Requested220085%
Total Not Requested40015%
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 support0Yes
Text dictation50No
Pedestrian detection50No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
Total Requested32519%
Total Not Requested136581%

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