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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: $54,875

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $87,727

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,444

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $80,638

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017
ModelExploreri8
TrimPlatinumBase
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Base Price $53,235 $143,400
Base Invoice $50,839 $134,040
Second-row buckets 695  
Giga World   2,000
Second-row buckets 660  
Giga World   1,840
Options (change) 695 2,000
Options (change) 660 1,840
Destination 945 995
Gas Tax 0 -3,793
Total Price $54,875 $142,602
Total Invoice $52,444 $133,082

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW i8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $95,437
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $88,006
Model Year20172017
ModelExploreri8
TrimPlatinumBase
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Engine365hp V6357hp I3 PiH
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 12360, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20215/45-20
Total Price$54,875$142,602
Adjustments for Features-7,7100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,165$142,602
Total Invoice$52,444$133,082
Adjustments for Features-7,3680
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,076$133,082

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW i8

Model Year20172017
ModelExploreri8
TrimPlatinumBase
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Active noise reduction$0 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
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 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Around view cameras $500
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Curve control$50 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Hill descent control$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rearview camera$200 
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 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails$250 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Residual heat $50
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 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Carbon fiber body structure $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler$200 
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD player$125 
Concierge Services - 3 year subscription $150
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
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Text dictation $50
Voice recorder $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass$0 
Fog lights$125 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
LED headlights $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated second row seats$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power release, second row seats$50 
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 trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$16,350$8,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,710$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,3680

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW i8

Model Year20172017
ModelExploreri8
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase112.6 in110.2 in
Length198.3 in184.9 in
Width78.9 in76.5 in
Height70.0 in50.8 in
Curb Weight4,458 lb.3,456 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.11.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in61.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in32.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in51.5 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 ft34.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft34.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft34.7 ft3

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