BMW 4-Series BMW 4-Series 2014 Ford Explorer Ford Explorer 2010

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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: $38,085

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $8,740

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,251

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $8,024

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420102010
Model4-Series4-SeriesExplorerExplorer
Trim428i435iEddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $40,500 $46,000 $33,280 $36,280
Base Invoice $37,440 $42,500 $31,044 $33,774
Navigation system 2,150 2,150 1,995  
Premium Package 2,200 2,200    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550    
Heated front seats 500 500    
Convenience Package     1,995  
Navigation and Moon Package       2,845
Navigation system 1,955 1,955 1,696  
Premium Package 2,000 2,000    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500    
Heated front seats 455 455    
Convenience Package     1,696  
Navigation and Moon Package       2,418
Options (change) 5,400 5,400 3,990 2,845
Options (change) 4,910 4,910 3,392 2,418
Destination 925 925 815 815
Total Price $46,825 $52,325 $38,085 $39,940
Total Invoice $43,275 $48,335 $35,251 $37,007

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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: $7,580
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,952
Model Year2014201420102010
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, 9190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$46,825$52,325$38,085$39,940
Adjustments for Features-1,160-100-1,100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,665$52,315$38,085$38,840
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,650$0$755
Total Invoice$43,275$48,335$35,251$37,007
Adjustments for Features-1,072-90-1,019
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,203$48,326$35,251$35,988
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,123$0$737

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Features Comparison: BMW 4-Series vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2014201420102010
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
Proximity key$250$250  
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 
911 assist  $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row$100$100  
Brake assist$50$50  
Full-size spare tire  $225$225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Safety key  $5$5
Tires, run-flat$150$150  
Trailer sway control  $25$25
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Class II trailer hitch  $200$200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150$150
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Roof rack  $300$300
Second-row low console$100$100  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Interior air filter$0$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear air vents  $100 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 $150
Rear HVAC unit   $400
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 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Rear bumper protector  $40$40
Running boards  $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
Handwriting recognition$200$200  
HD radio$50$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150  
S Voice support$0$0  
Satellite radio  $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250  
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Text dictation$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
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 
Folding third row seats  $600 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power-folding third row seats   $1000
Wood trim$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   $600
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
White-letter tires  $0$0
Total Value of Features$6,405$5,255$5,245$6,345
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,160$10$0$1,100
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,072-90-1,019

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 4-Series vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20142010
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 player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested74065%
Total Not Requested40035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested90053%
Total Not Requested80047%

Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series 435i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested74065%
Total Not Requested40035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested90053%
Total Not Requested80047%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested185067%
Total Not Requested92533%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested690100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation and Moon Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Media drive, large15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested690100%
Total Not Requested00%

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