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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: $36,780

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $11,715

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,832

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $11,968

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017201720092009
Model4-Series4-Series4-SeriesExplorerExplorer
Trim430i440iM4Eddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $42,150 $48,500 $66,200 $31,615 $35,550
Base Invoice $39,880 $45,785 $62,245 $29,319 $32,901
Navigation system 1,950 1,950   2,505 1,995
Premium Package 2,200        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700 700 700    
Heated front seats 500 500      
Leather seating surfaces   1,450 0    
Executive Package     3,600    
Sunroof     0 850 850
Wood trim     0    
Convenience Package       995  
Navigation system 1,795 1,795   2,129 1,696
Premium Package 2,025        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 645 645 645    
Heated front seats 460 460      
Leather seating surfaces   1,335 0    
Executive Package     3,310    
Sunroof     0 723 723
Wood trim     0    
Convenience Package       846  
Options (change) 5,350 4,600 4,300 4,350 2,845
Options (change) 4,925 4,235 3,955 3,698 2,419
Destination 995 995 995 815 815
Total Price $48,495 $54,095 $71,495 $36,780 $39,210
Total Invoice $45,800 $51,015 $67,195 $33,832 $36,135

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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: $9,475
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,852
Model Year20172017201720092009
Model4-Series4-Series4-SeriesExplorerExplorer
Trim430i440iM4Eddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine248hp I4320hp I6425hp I6210hp V6210hp V6
TransmissionT8T8M6A5A5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9600, 16600, 16190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18255/40-18245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$48,495$54,095$71,495$36,780$39,210
Adjustments for Features-2,240-2,490-3,4900-1,750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,255$51,605$68,005$36,780$37,460
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,350$21,750$0$680
Total Invoice$45,800$51,015$67,195$33,832$36,135
Adjustments for Features-2,116-2,348-3,2800-1,613
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,684$48,667$63,915$33,832$34,522
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,983$20,231$0$690

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Features Comparison: BMW 4-Series vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20172017201720092009
Model4-Series4-Series4-SeriesExplorerExplorer
Trim430i440iM4Eddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300   
6-speed manual  $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 
911 assist   $25$25
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   
Trailer sway control   $25$25
Vehicle health reports   $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50  
Cargo cover   $75 
Class II trailer hitch   $200$200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate   $150$150
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100  
Roof rack   $300$300
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 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150 $150
Rear HVAC unit    $400
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  
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 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0  
App support$0$0$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200  
HD radio$50$50$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150  
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0  
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$25
Surround sound $250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
Text dictation  $50  
Voice recorder  $0  
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50  
Wireless charging station  $75  
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 $50
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats    $75
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$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$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power-folding third row seats    $1000
Wood trim$300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500  
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$7,030$7,280$8,280$4,790$6,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,240$2,490$3,490$0$1,750
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,116-2,348-3,2800-1,613

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 4-Series vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20172009
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 Weight3,559 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 430i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested74066%
Total Not Requested37534%
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 440i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested74066%
Total Not Requested37534%

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
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Voice recorder0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Wireless charging station75No
Text dictation50No
Total Requested27521%
Total Not Requested102579%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
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, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested120091%
Total Not Requested1259%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested71567%
Total Not Requested35033%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested715100%
Total Not Requested00%

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