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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: $40,020

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $6,980

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,325

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $6,105

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820152015
ModelZ4Z4ExplorerExplorer
Trim3.0siM CoupeLimitedSport
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $40,700 $50,400 $38,200 $43,100
Base Invoice $37,625 $46,550 $35,622 $40,191
Premium Package 2,350 2,950    
Wood trim 0 0    
HD radio 350 350    
Heated front seats 500 500    
Navigation system 1,800 1,800 795 795
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475    
Cargo cover     130 130
Premium Package 2,140 2,685    
Wood trim 0 0    
HD radio 315 315    
Heated front seats 455 455    
Navigation system 1,640 1,640 694 694
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430 430    
Cargo cover     114 114
Options (change) 5,475 6,075 925 925
Options (change) 4,980 5,525 808 808
Destination 825 825 895 895
Total Price $47,000 $57,300 $40,020 $44,920
Total Invoice $43,430 $52,900 $37,325 $41,894

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,890
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,617
Model Year2008200820152015
ModelZ4Z4ExplorerExplorer
Trim3.0siM CoupeLimitedSport
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine255hp I6330hp I6290hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionM6M6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)430, 10430, 10390, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-18255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$47,000$57,300$40,020$44,920
Adjustments for Features0-300-5,910-7,085
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,000$57,000$34,110$37,835
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,000$0$3,725
Total Invoice$43,430$52,900$37,325$41,894
Adjustments for Features0-277-5,512-6,608
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,430$52,623$31,813$35,286
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,193$0$3,473

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Features Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2008200820152015
ModelZ4Z4ExplorerExplorer
Trim3.0siM CoupeLimitedSport
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100 
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Power-adjustable pedals  $125 
Proximity key  $250 
Remote start  $150$150
Universal garage door opener  $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Curve control  $50$50
Hill descent control   $250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Safety key  $5$5
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Terrain selector   $200
Tires, run-flat$150   
Trailer sway control  $25$25
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Roof rails  $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100  
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150
Rear HVAC unit  $400$400
Rear wiper  $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25$25
Satellite radio  $200$200
SD Card slot  $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $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
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250
Power-folding mirrors  $50 
Spotter mirror(s)  $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
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Heated second row seats  $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
No leather in second row$-300$-300  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Stowable third row seats  $600$600
Wood trim$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$2,535$2,835$8,445$9,620
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$300$5,910$7,085
Value of Feature Adjustments0-277-5,512-6,608

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Specifications Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082015
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 height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
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
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 height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
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
Total Requested145064%
Total Not Requested80036%

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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