BMW X4 BMW X4 2018 Ford Explorer Ford Explorer 2011

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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: $44,395

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $12,750

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,907

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $12,908

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182011
ModelX4X4Explorer
TrimxDrive28iM40iLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $47,600 $59,250 $37,535
Base Invoice $44,950 $55,785 $34,952
Navigation system 1,700 1,700  
Premium Package 2,200    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,200 1,200  
Driving Assistance Package 1,700 1,700  
Parking Assistance Package 700 700  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550  
Heated front seats 500 500  
Package 302A     4,305
Panoramic sunroof     1,595
Cargo cover     135
Navigation system 1,565 1,565  
Premium Package 2,025    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,105 1,105  
Driving Assistance Package 1,565 1,565  
Parking Assistance Package 645 645  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 505  
Heated front seats 460 460  
Package 302A     3,659
Panoramic sunroof     1,356
Cargo cover     115
Options (change) 8,550 6,350 6,035
Options (change) 7,870 5,845 5,130
Destination 995 995 825
Total Price $57,145 $66,595 $44,395
Total Invoice $53,815 $62,625 $40,907

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X4 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,985
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,304
Model Year201820182011
ModelX4X4Explorer
TrimxDrive28iM40iLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp I4355hp I6290hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9600, 16390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19245/45-19255/50-20
Total Price$57,145$66,595$44,395
Adjustments for Features-2,765-3,6900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,380$62,905$44,395
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,525$0
Total Invoice$53,815$62,625$40,907
Adjustments for Features-2,604-3,4700
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,211$59,155$40,907
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,944$0

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Features Comparison: BMW X4 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201820182011
ModelX4X4Explorer
TrimxDrive28iM40iLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700$1700 
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-adjustable pedals  $125
Remote app$25$25 
Remote start  $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
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, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Curve control  $50
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Pedestrian detection$50$50 
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 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Trailer sway control  $25
Vehicle health reports  $0
Wide-view front camera$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Cargo net  $40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Rear wiper  $175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Regenerative braking$0$0 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0 
Bodyside cladding $350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia$0  
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia$0  
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0 
Sunroof$900$900 
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$25 
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Voice recorder$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $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 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100 
Power-stowing third row seats  $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats  $50
Wood trim$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Performance steering system (optional) $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$10,535$11,460$7,770
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,765$3,690$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,604-3,4700

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X4 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182011
ModelX4Explorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.6 in112.6 in
Length184.3 in197.1 in
Width74.1 in78.9 in
Height63.9 in70.4 in
Curb Weight4,131 lb.4,579 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.4 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom34.8 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
17.7 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
17.743.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
49.4 ft380.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X4 xDrive28i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
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 map updates, three years0No
Remote app25No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested72565%
Total Not Requested39035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested115064%
Total Not Requested65036%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Speed limit information0No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Total Requested40030%
Total Not Requested95070%
Parking Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested50053%
Total Not Requested45047%

Option Package Details
BMW X4 M40i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
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 map updates, three years0No
Remote app25No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested72565%
Total Not Requested39035%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Speed limit information0No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Total Requested40030%
Total Not Requested95070%
Parking Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested50053%
Total Not Requested45047%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 302A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Total Requested312579%
Total Not Requested85021%

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