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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: $54,935

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $7,350

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,507

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $6,148

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
Model4-Series4-SeriesExplorer
Trim440iM4Platinum
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Base Price $49,700 $67,700 $53,940
Base Invoice $46,900 $63,640 $51,512
Luxury Package 1,450    
Premium Package 2,000    
Executive Package 2,100 2,100  
Active Driving Assistant 500 500  
Individual Extended Merino Leather 4,000    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550  
Heated steering wheel 190 190  
Blind spot warning system 500 500  
Apple CarPlay support 300 300  
Obstacle detection, rear   750  
Full Merino Leather   3,500  
Wood trim   0  
Sunroof   0  
Luxury Package 1,335    
Premium Package 1,840    
Executive Package 1,930 1,930  
Active Driving Assistant 460 460  
Individual Extended Merino Leather 3,680    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 505  
Heated steering wheel 175 175  
Blind spot warning system 460 460  
Apple CarPlay support 375 375  
Obstacle detection, rear   690  
Full Merino Leather   3,220  
Wood trim   0  
Sunroof   0  
Options (change) 11,590 8,390 0
Options (change) 10,760 7,815 0
Destination 995 995 995
Total Price $62,285 $77,085 $54,935
Total Invoice $58,655 $72,450 $52,507

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,605
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,128
Model Year201820182018
Model4-Series4-SeriesExplorer
Trim440iM4Platinum
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Engine320hp I6425hp I6365hp V6
TransmissionT8M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16600, 16500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18255/40-18255/50-20
Total Price$62,285$77,085$54,935
Adjustments for Features-1250-6,380
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$62,160$77,085$48,555
Cost Above Minimum$0$14,925$0
Total Invoice$58,655$72,450$52,507
Adjustments for Features-1180-6,098
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$58,537$72,450$46,409
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,913$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 4-Series vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201820182018
Model4-Series4-SeriesExplorer
Trim440iM4Platinum
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300  
6-speed manual $150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Active noise reduction  $0
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Power liftgate  $350
Power rear side windows  $200
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Remote climate control  $25
Remote start  $150
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
Hill descent control  $250
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
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
Terrain selector  $200
Tires, run-flat$150  
Trailer sway control  $25
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Class III trailer hitch  $250
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Roof rails  $250
Second-row low console$100$100 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Rear wiper  $175
Residual heat$50$50 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Regenerative braking$0$0 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear bumper protector  $40
Rear spoiler  $200
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0 
Sunroof$900$900 
Tow hook(s), front  $40
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
Media drive$15$15 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0 
S Voice support$0$0 
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights$125 $125
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
LED headlights$1000$1000 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Heated second row seats  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Interior trim, special color$0  
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100 
Power-stowing third row seats  $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats  $50
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Performance steering system (optional) $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching $50 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$8,155$8,030$14,410
Value of Feature Adjustments$125$0$6,380
Value of Feature Adjustments-1180-6,098

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 4-Series vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182018
Model4-SeriesExplorer
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.6 in112.6 in
Length182.6 in198.3 in
Width71.9 in78.9 in
Height54.2 in70.0 in
Curb Weight3,559 lb.4,458 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.7 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in39.5 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 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.7 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.743.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.781.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series 440i

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested95072%
Total Not Requested36528%
Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested85052%
Total Not Requested80048%
Active Driving Assistant
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Individual Extended Merino Leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Interior trim, special color0No
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Total Requested1900100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series M4

Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested85052%
Total Not Requested80048%
Active Driving Assistant
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Full Merino Leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage450Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Total Requested1700136%
Total Not Requested-450-36%

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