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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: $47,000

BMW Z4 3.0si   
Difference: $8,065

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,430

BMW Z4 3.0si   
Difference: $9,201

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082018
ModelZ4Z4Explorer
Trim3.0siM CoupePlatinum
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $40,700 $50,400 $53,940
Base Invoice $37,625 $46,550 $51,512
Premium Package 2,350 2,950  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475  
Heated front seats 500 500  
Navigation system 1,800 1,800  
HD radio 350 350  
Wood trim 0 0  
Cargo cover     130
Premium Package 2,140 2,685  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430 430  
Heated front seats 455 455  
Navigation system 1,640 1,640  
HD radio 315 315  
Wood trim 0 0  
Cargo cover     124
Options (change) 5,475 6,075 130
Options (change) 4,980 5,525 124
Destination 825 825 995
Total Price $47,000 $57,300 $55,065
Total Invoice $43,430 $52,900 $52,631

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,925
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,038
Model Year200820082018
ModelZ4Z4Explorer
Trim3.0siM CoupePlatinum
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine255hp I6330hp I6365hp V6
TransmissionM6M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)430, 10430, 10500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-18255/50-20
Total Price$47,000$57,300$55,065
Adjustments for Features0-300-16,990
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,000$57,000$38,075
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,000$0
Total Invoice$43,430$52,900$52,631
Adjustments for Features0-277-16,239
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,430$52,623$36,392
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,193$0

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Features Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200820082018
ModelZ4Z4Explorer
Trim3.0siM CoupePlatinum
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Active noise reduction  $0
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100
Heated steering wheel  $100
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Power liftgate  $350
Power rear side windows  $200
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
Remote climate control  $25
Remote start  $150
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Curve control  $50
Forward collision warning  $200
Hill descent control  $250
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Safety key  $5
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Temporary spare tire  $150
Terrain selector  $200
Tires, run-flat$150  
Trailer sway control  $25
Vehicle health reports  $0
Wide-view front camera  $150
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch  $250
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Roof rails  $250
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Rear wiper  $175
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear bumper protector  $40
Rear spoiler  $200
Tow hook(s), front  $40
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Satellite radio  $200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information  $25
USB port  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Compass  $0
Headlight washers $50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Power-folding mirrors  $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
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding second row seats  $300
Heated second row seats  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
No leather in second row$-300$-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
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$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$1,985$2,285$18,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$300$16,990
Value of Feature Adjustments0-277-16,239

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Specifications Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082018
ModelZ4Explorer
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase98.2 in112.6 in
Length161.9 in198.3 in
Width70.1 in78.9 in
Height49.9 in70.0 in
Curb Weight3,109 lb.4,458 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.3 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.5 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 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
9.2 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
9.243.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
9.281.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW Z4 3.0si

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested172586%
Total Not Requested27514%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 M Coupe

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cruise control150Yes
Surround sound250Yes
THX-certified, 430W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested162572%
Total Not Requested62528%

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