BMW 4-Series BMW 4-Series 2014 Ford Explorer Ford Explorer 2006

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BMW 4-Series vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 4-Series vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,300

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $9,775

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,801

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $9,794

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420062006
Model4-Series4-SeriesExplorerExplorer
Trim428i435iEddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $40,500 $46,000 $30,200 $32,515
Base Invoice $37,440 $42,500 $27,518 $29,578
Navigation system 2,150 2,150 1,995 1,995
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550    
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,450    
Heated front seats 500 500    
Ultimate Convenience Group     350 350
Luxury Package     1,700  
Side curtain airbags     560 560
Sunroof     850 850
Navigation system 1,955 1,955 1,696 1,696
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500    
Leather seating surfaces 1,320 1,320    
Heated front seats 455 455    
Ultimate Convenience Group     298 298
Luxury Package     1,445  
Side curtain airbags     476 476
Sunroof     723 723
Options (change) 4,650 4,650 5,455 3,755
Options (change) 4,230 4,230 4,638 3,193
Destination 925 925 645 645
Total Price $46,075 $51,575 $36,300 $36,915
Total Invoice $42,595 $47,655 $32,801 $33,416

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 4-Series vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,905
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,065
Model Year2014201420062006
Model4-Series4-SeriesExplorerExplorer
Trim428i435iEddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp I4300hp I6210hp V6210hp V6
TransmissionT8M6A5A5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9205, 9290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18245/65-17245/65-17
Total Price$46,075$51,575$36,300$36,915
Adjustments for Features-1,870-72000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,205$50,855$36,300$36,915
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,650$0$615
Total Invoice$42,595$47,655$32,801$33,416
Adjustments for Features-1,729-66500
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,866$46,990$32,801$33,416
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,124$0$615

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Features Comparison: BMW 4-Series vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2014201420062006
Model4-Series4-SeriesExplorerExplorer
Trim428i435iEddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300   
6-speed manual $150  
5-speed automatic  $900$900
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Power-adjustable pedals  $125$125
Remote app$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row$100$100  
Brake assist$50$50  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Tires, run-flat$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Class II trailer hitch  $200$200
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Roof rails  $250$250
Second-row low console$100$100  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125$125
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Interior air filter$0$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150  
Rear wiper  $175$175
Residual heat$50$50  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Regenerative braking$0$0  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Running boards  $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
Handwriting recognition$200$200  
HD radio$50$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150  
Media drive$15$15  
S Voice support$0$0  
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Text dictation$50$50  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Wood trim$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires  $0$0
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Polished alloy wheels   $350
White-letter tires  $0$0
Total Value of Features$5,870$4,720$4,000$4,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,870$720$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,729-66500

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 4-Series vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20142006
Model4-SeriesExplorer
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.6 in113.7 in
Length182.6 in193.4 in
Width71.9 in73.7 in
Height54.2 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,471 lb.4,441 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.7 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in45.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.7 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.743.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.783.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series 428i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested60053%
Total Not Requested54047%

Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series 435i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested60053%
Total Not Requested54047%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested117568%
Total Not Requested55032%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

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