BMW 4-Series BMW 4-Series 2018 Ford Explorer Ford Explorer 2014

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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: $46,305

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $7,530

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,802

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $7,913

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182014
Model4-Series4-SeriesExplorer
Trim430i440iLimited
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Base Price $43,300 $49,700 $38,100
Base Invoice $40,950 $46,900 $35,528
Premium Package 2,300 2,000  
Active Driving Assistant 500 500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550  
Blind spot warning system 500 500  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display 350 350  
Executive Package 2,100 2,100  
Luxury Package 1,850 1,450  
Heated steering wheel 190 190  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,200 1,200  
Package 302A / 303A     4,565
Adaptive cruise control     1,150
Panoramic sunroof     1,595
Premium Package 2,115 1,840  
Active Driving Assistant 460 460  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 505  
Blind spot warning system 460 460  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display 320 320  
Executive Package 1,930 1,930  
Luxury Package 1,700 1,335  
Heated steering wheel 175 175  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,105 1,105  
Package 302A / 303A     3,983
Adaptive cruise control     1,004
Panoramic sunroof     1,392
Options (change) 9,540 8,840 7,310
Options (change) 8,770 8,130 6,379
Destination 995 995 895
Total Price $53,835 $59,535 $46,305
Total Invoice $50,715 $56,025 $42,802

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,505
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,814
Model Year201820182014
Model4-Series4-SeriesExplorer
Trim430i440iLimited
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Engine248hp I4320hp I6290hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16600, 16390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18255/50-20
Total Price$53,835$59,535$46,305
Adjustments for Features00-975
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,835$59,535$45,330
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,700$0
Total Invoice$50,715$56,025$42,802
Adjustments for Features00-901
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,715$56,025$41,901
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,310$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 4-Series vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201820182014
Model4-Series4-SeriesExplorer
Trim430i440iLimited
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Power liftgate  $350
Power rear side windows  $200
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Remote app$25$25 
Remote start  $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
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
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
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
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Trailer sway control  $25
Vehicle health reports  $0
Wide-view front camera$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo net  $40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Roof rails  $250
Second-row low console$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Rear wiper  $175
Residual heat$50$50 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Regenerative braking$0$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
App support$0$0 
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 
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25
S Voice support$0$0 
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
SD Card slot  $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Compass$0$0 
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350 
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Heated second row seats  $200
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$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
Power lumbar adjuster, 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 trim$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Total Value of Features$9,245$9,245$10,220
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$975
Value of Feature Adjustments00-901

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 4-Series vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182014
Model4-SeriesExplorer
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.6 in112.6 in
Length182.6 in197.1 in
Width71.9 in78.9 in
Height54.2 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,559 lb.4,535 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.7 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in39.8 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 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.7 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.743.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.780.7 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 audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested92557%
Total Not Requested69043%
Active Driving Assistant
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested70042%
Total Not Requested95058%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Surround sound250Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Harman/Kardon, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested117577%
Total Not Requested35023%

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
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested92570%
Total Not Requested39030%
Active Driving Assistant
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested70042%
Total Not Requested95058%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 302A / 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested262559%
Total Not Requested185041%

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