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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: $34,680

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $12,465

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,011

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $12,064

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015201520082008
Model4-Series4-Series4-SeriesExplorerExplorer
Trim428i435iM4Eddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $40,750 $46,250 $64,200 $29,245 $32,395
Base Invoice $38,170 $43,230 $59,745 $27,273 $30,178
Navigation system 2,150 2,150   1,995 1,995
Premium Package 2,200 2,200      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550    
Heated front seats 500 500      
Executive Package     4,000    
Leather seating surfaces     0    
Sunroof     0    
Wood trim     0    
Sun and Sirius Package       560 560
Luxury Package       1,290  
Audiophile Package       510  
Obstacle detection, rear       295  
Navigation system 1,955 1,955   1,696 1,696
Premium Package 2,000 2,000      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500    
Heated front seats 455 455      
Executive Package     3,640    
Leather seating surfaces     0    
Sunroof     0    
Wood trim     0    
Sun and Sirius Package       476 476
Luxury Package       1,097  
Audiophile Package       433  
Obstacle detection, rear       251  
Options (change) 5,400 5,400 4,550 4,650 2,555
Options (change) 4,910 4,910 4,140 3,953 2,172
Destination 995 995 995 785 785
Total Price $47,145 $52,645 $69,745 $34,680 $35,735
Total Invoice $44,075 $49,135 $64,880 $32,011 $33,135

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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: $11,735
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,382
Model Year20152015201520082008
Model4-Series4-Series4-SeriesExplorerExplorer
Trim428i435iM4Eddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp I4300hp I6425hp I6210hp V6210hp V6
TransmissionM6M6M6A5A5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9205, 9205, 9190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18255/40-18245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$47,145$52,645$69,745$34,680$35,735
Adjustments for Features-730-730-2,5550-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,415$51,915$67,190$34,680$35,485
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,500$20,775$0$805
Total Invoice$44,075$49,135$64,880$32,011$33,135
Adjustments for Features-682-681-2,3770-232
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,393$48,454$62,503$32,011$32,903
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,061$19,110$0$892

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Features Comparison: BMW 4-Series vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20152015201520082008
Model4-Series4-Series4-SeriesExplorerExplorer
Trim428i435iM4Eddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150  
5-speed automatic   $900$900
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100  
Heated steering wheel  $100  
Keyless entry keypad   $50$50
Power rear side windows   $200$200
Power-adjustable pedals   $125$125
Proximity key$250$250$250  
Remote app$25$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0  
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row$100$100$100  
Brake assist$50$50$50  
Full-size spare tire   $225$225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front  $150  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250$250
Rearview camera  $200  
Rollover sensor   $50$50
Tires, run-flat$150$150   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50  
Class II trailer hitch   $200$200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate   $150$150
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100  
Roof rails   $250$250
Second-row low console$100$100$100  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   $125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15  
Interior air filter$0$0$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175  
Rear air vents   $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150  
Rear wiper   $175$175
Residual heat$50$50$50  
Variable intermittent wipers   $75$75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150  
Regenerative braking$0$0$0  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0  
Rear bumper protector   $40$40
Running boards   $350$350
Sport rocker panels (optional)  $0  
Wheel-lip moldings   $75$75
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325
CD player$125$125$125  
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200  
HD radio$50$50$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150  
Media drive$15$15$15  
S Voice support$0$0$0  
Satellite radio   $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250  
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75  
Cornering lights  $50  
Fog lights$125$125 $125$125
Head-up display (HUD)  $350  
Headlight washers  $50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50  
Door sill trim plates  $100  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100  
Wood trim$300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels    $600
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200  
Performance steering system (optional)  $0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
White-letter tires   $0$0
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching  $50  
Total Value of Features$5,670$5,670$7,495$4,940$5,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$730$730$2,555$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-682-681-2,3770-232

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 4-Series vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20152008
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 audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
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
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested90050%
Total Not Requested90050%

Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series 435i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
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
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested90050%
Total Not Requested90050%

Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series M4

Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Headlight washers50No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested25015%
Total Not Requested145085%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested115090%
Total Not Requested12510%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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