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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: $46,440

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $5,455

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,926

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $5,469

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152015
Model4-Series4-SeriesExplorer
Trim428i435iLimited
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Base Price $40,750 $46,250 $38,200
Base Invoice $38,170 $43,230 $35,622
Driver Assistance Package 950 950  
Driver Assistance Plus 1,900 1,900  
Navigation system 2,150 2,150  
Premium Package 2,200 2,200  
Cold Weather Package 700 700  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550  
Semi-automated parking system 500 500  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,200 1,200  
Adaptive cruise control     1,150
Package 302A / 303A     4,600
Panoramic sunroof     1,595
Driver Assistance Package 865 865  
Driver Assistance Plus 1,730 1,730  
Navigation system 1,955 1,955  
Premium Package 2,000 2,000  
Cold Weather Package 635 635  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500  
Semi-automated parking system 455 455  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,090 1,090  
Adaptive cruise control     1,004
Package 302A / 303A     4,013
Panoramic sunroof     1,392
Options (change) 10,150 10,150 7,345
Options (change) 9,230 9,230 6,409
Destination 995 995 895
Total Price $51,895 $57,395 $46,440
Total Invoice $48,395 $53,455 $42,926

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,255
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,981
Model Year201520152015
Model4-Series4-SeriesExplorer
Trim428i435iLimited
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Engine240hp I4300hp I6290hp V6
TransmissionM6M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9205, 9390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18255/50-20
Total Price$51,895$57,395$46,440
Adjustments for Features00-3,800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,895$57,395$42,640
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,500$0
Total Invoice$48,395$53,455$42,926
Adjustments for Features00-3,512
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,395$53,455$39,414
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,060$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 4-Series vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201520152015
Model4-Series4-SeriesExplorer
Trim428i435iLimited
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Power liftgate  $350
Power rear side windows  $200
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Remote app$25$25 
Remote start  $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Around view cameras$500$500 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row$100$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Curve control  $50
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Pedestrian detection$50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Safety key  $5
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Temporary spare tire  $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Trailer sway control  $25
Vehicle health reports  $0
Wide-view front camera$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo net  $40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Roof rails  $250
Second-row low console$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Rear wiper  $175
Residual heat$50$50 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Regenerative braking$0$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
Media drive$15$15 
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25
S Voice support$0$0 
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
SD Card slot  $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Compass$0$0 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates  $100
Heated second row seats  $200
Manual recliner, second row seats  $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
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power-stowing third row seats  $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats  $50
Wood trim$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Total Value of Features$6,570$6,570$10,370
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$3,800
Value of Feature Adjustments00-3,512

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 4-Series vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20152015
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 Weight3,471 lb.4,535 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 428i

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested75052%
Total Not Requested70048%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested72565%
Total Not Requested39035%
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
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested115064%
Total Not Requested65036%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%

Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series 435i

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested75052%
Total Not Requested70048%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested72565%
Total Not Requested39035%
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
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested115064%
Total Not Requested65036%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 302A / 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350No
Total Requested257558%
Total Not Requested190042%

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