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Ford Explorer vs. BMW i8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. BMW i8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,315

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $100,542

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,701

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $92,301

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082014
ModelExplorerExploreri8
TrimEddie BauerLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Base Price $29,245 $32,395 $135,700
Base Invoice $27,273 $30,178 $125,025
Luxury Package 1,290    
Navigation system 1,995 1,995  
Audiophile Package 510    
Satellite radio 195 195  
Obstacle detection, rear 295    
Quad Bucket Seating Group   795  
Third-row seat   375  
Giga World     2,000
Luxury Package 1,097    
Navigation system 1,696 1,696  
Audiophile Package 433    
Satellite radio 166 166  
Obstacle detection, rear 251    
Quad Bucket Seating Group   676  
Third-row seat   319  
Giga World     1,820
Options (change) 4,285 3,360 2,000
Options (change) 3,643 2,857 1,820
Destination 785 785 950
Gas Tax 0 0 -3,793
Total Price $34,315 $36,540 $134,857
Total Invoice $31,701 $33,820 $124,002

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW i8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $94,017
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $86,301
Model Year200820082014
ModelExplorerExploreri8
TrimEddie BauerLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Engine210hp V6210hp V6357hp I3 PiH
TransmissionA5A5T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7360, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18215/45-20
Total Price$34,315$36,540$134,857
Adjustments for Features0-1,225-6,525
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,315$35,315$128,332
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,000$0
Total Invoice$31,701$33,820$124,002
Adjustments for Features0-1,134-6,000
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,701$32,686$118,002
Cost Above Minimum$0$985$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW i8

Model Year200820082014
ModelExplorerExploreri8
TrimEddie BauerLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras  $500
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist  $50
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150
Forward collision warning  $200
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Lane departure collision mitigation  $50
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Pedestrian detection  $50
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Wide-view front camera  $150
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250 
Second-row high console $250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Interior air filter  $0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear wiper$175$175 
Residual heat  $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Engine / Motor 
3.3 kW onboard charger  $0
7 kWh battery pack  $0
Automatic start / stop  $150
Mid-engine configuration  $0
Exterior 
Carbon fiber body structure  $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Running boards$350$350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
Concierge Services - 3 year subscription  $150
Handwriting recognition  $200
HD radio  $50
In-vehicle Internet  $150
Media drive  $15
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
S Voice support  $0
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Text dictation  $50
Traffic + travel information  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Compass$0$0 
Fog lights$125$125 
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
LED headlights  $1000
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Folding third row seats $600 
Leather door panel trim  $250
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
White-letter tires$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$5,240$6,465$11,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,225$6,525
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,134-6,000

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW i8

Model Year20082014
ModelExploreri8
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase113.7 in110.2 in
Length193.4 in184.9 in
Width73.7 in76.5 in
Height72.8 in50.8 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.3,456 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.11.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in61.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in32.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in51.5 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 ft34.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft34.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft34.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested105082%
Total Not Requested22518%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Quad Bucket Seating Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75No
Second-row high console250No
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Total Requested50057%
Total Not Requested37543%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100No
Manual recliner, second row seats75No
Folding third row seats600No
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested975100%

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