BMW Z4 BMW Z4 2008 Ford Explorer Ford Explorer 2006

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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: $34,620

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $12,030

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,372

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $11,743

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820062006
ModelZ4Z4ExplorerExplorer
Trim3.0siM CoupeEddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $40,700 $50,400 $30,200 $32,515
Base Invoice $37,625 $46,550 $27,518 $29,578
Premium Package 2,350 2,950    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475    
Navigation system 1,800 1,800 1,995 1,995
Heated front seats 500 500    
Wood trim 0 0    
Luxury Package     1,700  
Cargo cover     80 80
Premium Package 2,140 2,685    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430 430    
Navigation system 1,640 1,640 1,696 1,696
Heated front seats 455 455    
Wood trim 0 0    
Luxury Package     1,445  
Cargo cover     68 68
Options (change) 5,125 5,725 3,775 2,075
Options (change) 4,665 5,210 3,209 1,764
Destination 825 825 645 645
Total Price $46,650 $56,950 $34,620 $35,235
Total Invoice $43,115 $52,585 $31,372 $31,987

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,270
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,867
Model Year2008200820062006
ModelZ4Z4ExplorerExplorer
Trim3.0siM CoupeEddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine255hp I6330hp I6210hp V6210hp V6
TransmissionM6M6A5A5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)430, 10430, 10290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-18245/65-17245/65-17
Total Price$46,650$56,950$34,620$35,235
Adjustments for Features0-300-1,240-1,240
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,650$56,650$33,380$33,995
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,000$0$615
Total Invoice$43,115$52,585$31,372$31,987
Adjustments for Features0-277-1,124-1,126
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,115$52,308$30,248$30,861
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,193$0$613

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Features Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2008200820062006
ModelZ4Z4ExplorerExplorer
Trim3.0siM CoupeEddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
5-speed automatic  $900$900
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Tires, run-flat$150   
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch  $200$200
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Roof rails  $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125$125
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Interior air filter$0$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear wiper  $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Running boards  $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
Surround sound$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Compass  $0$0
Headlight washers $50  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Wood trim$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires  $0$0
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
White-letter tires  $0$0
Total Value of Features$3,135$3,435$4,375$4,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$300$1,240$1,240
Value of Feature Adjustments0-277-1,124-1,126

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Specifications Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082006
ModelZ4Explorer
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase98.2 in113.7 in
Length161.9 in193.4 in
Width70.1 in73.7 in
Height49.9 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,109 lb.4,441 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.3 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.5 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 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
9.2 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
9.243.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
9.283.7 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 link100No
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 Requested95048%
Total Not Requested105052%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 M Coupe

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cruise control150Yes
Surround sound250No
THX-certified, 430W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
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 Requested110049%
Total Not Requested115051%

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 control125No
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 Requested105061%
Total Not Requested67539%

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