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BMW X4 vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW X4 vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $55,165

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $4,230

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,726

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $2,569

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152018
ModelX4Explorer
TrimxDrive35iPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $48,000 $53,940
Base Invoice $44,840 $51,512
Premium Package 2,200  
Navigation system 2,150  
Driver Assistance Package 700  
LED headlights 1,900  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,900  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Heated front seats 500  
Semi-automated parking system 500  
Cargo mat   100
Cargo cover   130
Premium Package 2,000  
Navigation system 1,955  
Driver Assistance Package 635  
LED headlights 1,730  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,730  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Heated front seats 455  
Semi-automated parking system 455  
Cargo mat   95
Cargo cover   124
Options (change) 10,400 230
Options (change) 9,460 219
Destination 995 995
Total Price $59,395 $55,165
Total Invoice $55,295 $52,726

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X4 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,335
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,448
Model Year20152018
ModelX4Explorer
TrimxDrive35iPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine300hp I6365hp V6
TransmissionT8T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19255/50-20
Total Price$59,395$55,165
Adjustments for Features0-5,105
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$59,395$50,060
Total Invoice$55,295$52,726
Adjustments for Features0-4,879
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$55,295$47,847

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Features Comparison: BMW X4 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20152018
ModelX4Explorer
TrimxDrive35iPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Active noise reduction $0
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote climate control $25
Remote start $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Curve control $50
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Temporary spare tire $150
Terrain selector $200
Tires, run-flat$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Wide-view front camera $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50 
Class III trailer hitch $250
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear bumper protector $40
Sunroof$900 
Tow hook(s), front $40
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
DVD-compatible player$0 
Handwriting recognition$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Media drive$15 
S Voice support$0 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass $0
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights$1000 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Heated second row seats $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$9,005$14,110
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,105
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,879

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X4 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20152018
ModelX4Explorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.6 in112.6 in
Length184.3 in198.3 in
Width74.1 in78.9 in
Height63.9 in70.0 in
Curb Weight4,260 lb.4,890 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.4 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom34.8 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
17.7 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
17.743.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
49.4 ft381.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X4 xDrive35i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested155086%
Total Not Requested25014%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
Total Requested75067%
Total Not Requested36533%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%

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