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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: $36,555

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $10,740

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,018

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $11,207

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201620062006
Model4-Series4-Series4-SeriesExplorerExplorer
Trim428i435iM4Eddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $41,850 $48,150 $65,700 $30,200 $32,515
Base Invoice $39,180 $44,980 $61,125 $27,518 $29,578
Navigation system 1,950 1,950   1,995 1,995
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550    
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,450 0    
Heated front seats 500 500      
Executive Package     3,200    
Sunroof     0 850 850
Wood trim     0    
Ultimate Convenience Group       350 350
Luxury Package       1,700  
Side curtain airbags       560 560
Obstacle detection, rear       255 255
Navigation system 1,775 1,775   1,696 1,696
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500    
Leather seating surfaces 1,320 1,320 0    
Heated front seats 455 455      
Executive Package     2,910    
Sunroof     0 723 723
Wood trim     0    
Ultimate Convenience Group       298 298
Luxury Package       1,445  
Side curtain airbags       476 476
Obstacle detection, rear       217 217
Options (change) 4,450 4,450 3,750 5,710 4,010
Options (change) 4,050 4,050 3,410 4,855 3,410
Destination 995 995 995 645 645
Total Price $47,295 $53,595 $70,445 $36,555 $37,170
Total Invoice $44,225 $50,025 $65,530 $33,018 $33,633

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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: $8,920
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,505
Model Year20162016201620062006
Model4-Series4-Series4-SeriesExplorerExplorer
Trim428i435iM4Eddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp I4300hp I6425hp I6210hp V6210hp V6
TransmissionT8M6M6A5A5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9600, 16600, 16290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18255/40-18245/65-17245/65-17
Total Price$47,295$53,595$70,445$36,555$37,170
Adjustments for Features-1,820-1,770-3,22000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,475$51,825$67,225$36,555$37,170
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,350$21,750$0$615
Total Invoice$44,225$50,025$65,530$33,018$33,633
Adjustments for Features-1,702-1,652-2,99500
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,523$48,373$62,535$33,018$33,633
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,850$20,012$0$615

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Features Comparison: BMW 4-Series vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20162016201620062006
Model4-Series4-Series4-SeriesExplorerExplorer
Trim428i435iM4Eddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300    
6-speed manual $150$150  
5-speed automatic   $900$900
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $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  
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  
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
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 
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  
Bodyside moldings   $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25  
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0  
Running boards   $350$350
Sport rocker panels (optional)  $0  
Wheel-lip moldings   $75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0  
App support$0$0$0  
Aux input$50$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100  
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  
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0  
S Voice support$0$0$0  
Satellite radio $200$200  
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0  
Surround sound $250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100  
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  
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  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  
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$100  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Wood trim$300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires   $0$0
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200  
Performance steering system (optional)  $0  
Polished alloy wheels    $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
White-letter tires   $0$0
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching  $50  
Total Value of Features$6,195$6,145$7,595$4,375$4,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,820$1,770$3,220$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,702-1,652-2,99500

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 4-Series vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20162006
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?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Remote app25No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%

Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series 435i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Remote app25No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%

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
Total Requested25023%
Total Not Requested85077%

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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