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BMW Z4 vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW Z4 vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,770

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $8,930

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,051

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $7,919

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072007201520152015
ModelZ4Z4ExplorerExplorerExplorer
Trim3.0siM CoupeXLTLimitedSport
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $40,400 $50,100 $33,000 $38,200 $43,100
Base Invoice $37,170 $46,090 $30,773 $35,622 $40,191
Premium Package 2,250 2,850      
Wood trim 0 0      
HD radio 500 500      
Heated front seats 500 500      
Navigation system 1,800 1,800 795 795 795
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475      
Package 202B     2,950    
Cargo cover     130 130 130
Premium Package 2,050 2,595      
Wood trim 0 0      
HD radio 450 450      
Heated front seats 455 455      
Navigation system 1,640 1,640 694 694 694
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430 430      
Package 202B     2,575    
Cargo cover     114 114 114
Options (change) 5,525 6,125 3,875 925 925
Options (change) 5,025 5,570 3,383 808 808
Destination 775 775 895 895 895
Total Price $46,700 $57,000 $37,770 $40,020 $44,920
Total Invoice $42,970 $52,435 $35,051 $37,325 $41,894

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,175
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,858
Model Year20072007201520152015
ModelZ4Z4ExplorerExplorerExplorer
Trim3.0siM CoupeXLTLimitedSport
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine255hp I6330hp I6290hp V6290hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionM6M6T6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)430, 10430, 10?, 9390, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-18245/60-18255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$46,700$57,000$37,770$40,020$44,920
Adjustments for Features0-300-4,245-5,610-7,035
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,700$56,700$33,525$34,410$37,885
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,000$0$885$4,360
Total Invoice$42,970$52,435$35,051$37,325$41,894
Adjustments for Features0-276-3,939-5,232-6,561
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,970$52,159$31,112$32,093$35,333
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,189$0$981$4,221

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Features Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20072007201520152015
ModelZ4Z4ExplorerExplorerExplorer
Trim3.0siM CoupeXLTLimitedSport
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100$1100
RWD$0$0   
FWD  $0$0 
AWD    $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100 
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50$50
Power rear side windows  $200$200$200
Power-adjustable pedals   $125 
Proximity key   $250 
Remote start  $150$150$150
Universal garage door opener   $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25$25
Curve control  $50$50$50
Hill descent control    $250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75   
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250$250
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50
Safety key  $5$5$5
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500$500
Terrain selector    $200
Tires, run-flat$150    
Trailer sway control  $25$25$25
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net   $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25
Roof rails  $250$250$250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15   
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175   
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150$150
Rear HVAC unit  $400$400$400
Rear wiper  $175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300   
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275$275
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
HD radio$50$50 $50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25$25$25
Satellite radio  $200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Surround sound$250$250 $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$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
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75   
Headlight washers $50   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250$250
Power-folding mirrors   $50 
Spotter mirror(s)  $50$50$50
Visor mirror, driver$10$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10   
Xenon HID headlights$500$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50
Folding second row seats  $300$300$300
Heated second row seats   $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75$75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50   
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 $200 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100   
Stowable third row seats  $600$600$600
Wood trim$300$300   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels    $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$2,685$2,985$6,930$8,295$9,720
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$300$4,245$5,610$7,035
Value of Feature Adjustments0-276-3,939-5,232-6,561

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Specifications Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20072015
ModelZ4Explorer
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase98.2 in112.6 in
Length161.9 in197.1 in
Width70.1 in78.9 in
Height49.9 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,109 lb.4,535 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.3 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.5 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 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
9.2 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
9.243.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
9.280.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW Z4 3.0si

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested105053%
Total Not Requested95047%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 M Coupe

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cruise control150Yes
Surround sound250Yes
THX-certified, 430W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested145064%
Total Not Requested80036%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Package 202B
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Remote start150No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Unbranded, 9 speakers350No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested155055%
Total Not Requested127545%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%

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