BMW 4-Series BMW 4-Series 2018 Ford Explorer Ford Explorer 2007

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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: $34,200

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $14,395

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,857

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $14,043

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820072007
Model4-Series4-Series4-SeriesExplorerExplorer
Trim430i440iM4Eddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $43,300 $49,700 $67,700 $28,370 $31,115
Base Invoice $40,950 $46,900 $63,640 $26,790 $29,361
Premium Package 2,300 2,000      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550    
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,450 950    
Obstacle detection, rear     750 255  
Sunroof     0 850 850
Wood trim     0    
Luxury Package       1,450  
Ultimate Convenience Group       350 350
Satellite radio       195 195
Navigation system       1,995 1,995
Premium Package 2,115 1,840      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 505 505    
Leather seating surfaces 1,335 1,335 875    
Obstacle detection, rear     690 217  
Sunroof     0 723 723
Wood trim     0    
Luxury Package       1,232  
Ultimate Convenience Group       298 298
Satellite radio       166 166
Navigation system       1,696 1,696
Options (change) 4,300 4,000 2,250 5,095 3,390
Options (change) 3,955 3,680 2,070 4,332 2,883
Destination 995 995 995 735 735
Total Price $48,595 $54,695 $70,945 $34,200 $35,240
Total Invoice $45,900 $51,575 $66,705 $31,857 $32,979

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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: $11,025
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,860
Model Year20182018201820072007
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, 16290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18255/40-18245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$48,595$54,695$70,945$34,200$35,240
Adjustments for Features-3,370-3,620-3,27000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,225$51,075$67,675$34,200$35,240
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,850$22,450$0$1,040
Total Invoice$45,900$51,575$66,705$31,857$32,979
Adjustments for Features-3,183-3,414-3,07500
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,717$48,161$63,630$31,857$32,979
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,444$20,913$0$1,122

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Features Comparison: BMW 4-Series vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182018201820072007
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  
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  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150  
Rearview camera$200$200$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  
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  
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  
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  
Fog lights$125$125 $125$125
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25  
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$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  
Wood trim$300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500  
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$7,420$7,670$7,320$4,050$4,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,370$3,620$3,270$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,183-3,414-3,07500

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 4-Series vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182007
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

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
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 system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested80050%
Total Not Requested81550%

Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series 440i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
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 system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested80061%
Total Not Requested51539%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

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%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

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