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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: $35,145

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $19,230

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,819

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $18,196

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920062006
ModelZ4Z4ExplorerExplorer
TrimsDrive30isDrive35iEddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $45,750 $51,650 $30,200 $32,515
Base Invoice $42,090 $47,520 $27,518 $29,578
Premium Package 3,900 2,500    
Heated front seats 500 500    
Navigation system 2,100 2,100 1,995 1,995
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750 255 255
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550    
Ultimate Convenience Group     350 350
Luxury Package     1,700  
Premium Package 3,550 2,275    
Heated front seats 455 455    
Navigation system 1,910 1,910 1,696 1,696
Obstacle detection, rear 685 685 217 217
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500    
Ultimate Convenience Group     298 298
Luxury Package     1,445  
Options (change) 7,800 6,400 4,300 2,600
Options (change) 7,100 5,825 3,656 2,211
Destination 825 825 645 645
Total Price $54,375 $58,875 $35,145 $35,760
Total Invoice $50,015 $54,170 $31,819 $32,434

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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: $13,180
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,631
Model Year2009200920062006
ModelZ4Z4ExplorerExplorer
TrimsDrive30isDrive35iEddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine255hp I6300hp I6210hp V6210hp V6
TransmissionM6M6A5A5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17245/65-17245/65-17
Total Price$54,375$58,875$35,145$35,760
Adjustments for Features-6,050-6,15000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,325$52,725$35,145$35,760
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,400$0$615
Total Invoice$50,015$54,170$31,819$32,434
Adjustments for Features-5,565-5,65900
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,450$48,511$31,819$32,434
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,061$0$615

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Features Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2009200920062006
ModelZ4Z4ExplorerExplorer
TrimsDrive30isDrive35iEddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr 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
Power-adjustable pedals  $125$125
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  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150  
Roll bar$200$200  
Tires, run-flat$150$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 
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
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750  
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  
HD radio$50$50  
Media drive$15$15  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Traffic information$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Compass  $0$0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Trip computer  $150$150
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 
Aluminum trim $100  
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$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$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires  $0$0
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Polished alloy wheels   $350
White-letter tires  $0$0
Total Value of Features$10,575$10,675$4,525$4,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,050$6,150$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,565-5,65900

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Specifications Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092006
ModelZ4Explorer
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Wheelbase98.3 in113.7 in
Length166.9 in193.4 in
Width70.5 in73.7 in
Height50.8 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,242 lb.4,441 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.3 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 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
10.9 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
10.943.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.983.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive30i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
No leather in second row-300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
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
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested227573%
Total Not Requested85027%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
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
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested105050%
Total Not Requested105050%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
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 Requested117568%
Total Not Requested55032%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

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