BMW 4-Series BMW 4-Series 2014 Ford Explorer Ford Explorer 2015

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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: $51,040

Ford Explorer Sport   
Difference: $5,635

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,234

Ford Explorer Sport   
Difference: $5,076

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142015
Model4-SeriesExplorer
Trim435iSport
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Base Price $46,000 $43,100
Base Invoice $42,500 $40,191
AWD 2,000  
8-speed shiftable automatic 0  
Driver Assistance Package 950  
Navigation system 2,150  
Cold Weather Package 700  
Premium Package 2,200  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,200  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Package 401A   4,300
Adaptive cruise control   1,150
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
AWD 1,840  
8-speed shiftable automatic 0  
Driver Assistance Package 865  
Navigation system 1,955  
Cold Weather Package 635  
Premium Package 2,000  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,090  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Package 401A   3,752
Adaptive cruise control   1,004
Panoramic sunroof   1,392
Options (change) 9,750 7,045
Options (change) 8,885 6,148
Destination 925 895
Total Price $56,675 $51,040
Total Invoice $52,310 $47,234

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,760
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,043
Model Year20142015
Model4-SeriesExplorer
Trim435iSport
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Engine300hp I6365hp V6
TransmissionT8T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/30 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18255/50-20
Total Price$56,675$51,040
Adjustments for Features0-2,125
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,675$48,915
Total Invoice$52,310$47,234
Adjustments for Features0-1,967
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,310$45,267

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Features Comparison: BMW 4-Series vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20142015
Model4-SeriesExplorer
Trim435iSport
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
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 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row$100 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Curve control $50
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Temporary spare tire $150
Terrain selector $200
Tires, run-flat$150 
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo net $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails $250
Second-row low console$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Residual heat$50 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
App support$0 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Handwriting recognition$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Media drive$15 
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
S Voice support$0 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Text dictation$50 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass$0 
Headlight washers$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Stowable third row seats $600
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$9,595$11,720
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,125
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,967

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 4-Series vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20142015
Model4-SeriesExplorer
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.6 in112.6 in
Length182.6 in197.1 in
Width71.9 in78.9 in
Height54.2 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,755 lb.4,921 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.7 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in39.8 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.7 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.743.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.780.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series 435i

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested72564%
Total Not Requested41536%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested115068%
Total Not Requested55032%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
AC power outlet100No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Total Requested167553%
Total Not Requested147547%

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