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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: $42,940

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $96,962

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,866

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $89,281

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142016
ModelExplorerExploreri8
TrimLimitedSportBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Base Price $38,100 $41,675 $140,700
Base Invoice $35,528 $38,862 $130,125
Second-row buckets 750 750  
Package 301A 2,600    
Blind spot warning system 595    
Package 401A   4,130  
Giga World     2,000
Second-row buckets 655 655  
Package 301A 2,269    
Blind spot warning system 519    
Package 401A   3,604  
Giga World     1,820
Options (change) 3,945 4,880 2,000
Options (change) 3,443 4,259 1,820
Destination 895 895 995
Gas Tax 0 0 -3,793
Total Price $42,940 $47,450 $139,902
Total Invoice $39,866 $44,016 $129,147

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW i8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $95,592
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $88,016
Model Year201420142016
ModelExplorerExploreri8
TrimLimitedSportBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Engine290hp V6365hp V6357hp I3 PiH
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12390, 12360, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20215/45-20
Total Price$42,940$47,450$139,902
Adjustments for Features0-1,600-1,370
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,940$45,850$138,532
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,910$0
Total Invoice$39,866$44,016$129,147
Adjustments for Features0-1,484-1,265
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,866$42,532$127,882
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,666$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW i8

Model Year201420142016
ModelExplorerExploreri8
TrimLimitedSportBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Heated steering wheel$100  
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Remote app  $25
Remote start$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Around view cameras  $500
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Curve control$50$50 
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150
Forward collision warning  $200
Hill descent control $250 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Pedestrian detection  $50
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Terrain selector $200 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Wide-view front camera  $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
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 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Carbon fiber body structure  $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
CD player$125$125 
Concierge Services - 3 year subscription  $150
Handwriting recognition  $200
In-vehicle Internet  $150
Media drive  $15
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
S Voice support  $0
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
SD Card slot$25$25 
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Text dictation  $50
Voice recorder  $0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Fog lights$125$125 
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150
LED headlights  $1000
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Heated second row seats$200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200 
Leather door panel trim  $250
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power-stowing third row seats$1000  
Stowable third row seats $600 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$9,270$10,870$10,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,600$1,370
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,484-1,265

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW i8

Model Year20142016
ModelExploreri8
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase112.6 in110.2 in
Length197.1 in184.9 in
Width78.9 in76.5 in
Height70.4 in50.8 in
Curb Weight4,535 lb.3,456 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.11.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in61.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in32.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in51.5 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 ft34.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft34.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft34.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested77536%
Total Not Requested135064%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested167552%
Total Not Requested152548%

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