BMW Z4 BMW Z4 2009 Ford Explorer Ford Explorer 2013

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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: $45,805

Ford Explorer Sport   
Difference: $10,990

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,526

Ford Explorer Sport   
Difference: $9,689

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092013
ModelZ4Explorer
TrimsDrive30iSport
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Base Price $45,750 $40,780
Base Invoice $42,090 $38,027
Premium Package 3,900  
Navigation system 2,100  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,325  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595  
Proximity key 500  
Obstacle detection, rear 750  
Heated front seats 500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Package 402A   4,130
Premium Package 3,550  
Navigation system 1,910  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,205  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540  
Proximity key 455  
Obstacle detection, rear 685  
Heated front seats 455  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Package 402A   3,604
Options (change) 10,220 4,130
Options (change) 9,300 3,604
Destination 825 895
Total Price $56,795 $45,805
Total Invoice $52,215 $42,526

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,360
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,033
Model Year20092013
ModelZ4Explorer
TrimsDrive30iSport
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Engine255hp I6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)0/0 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17255/50-20
Total Price$56,795$45,805
Adjustments for Features0-370
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,795$45,435
Total Invoice$52,215$42,526
Adjustments for Features0-344
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,215$42,182

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Features Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092013
ModelZ4Explorer
TrimsDrive30iSport
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power liftgate $350
Power rear side windows $200
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote start $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Curve control $50
Hill descent control $250
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Rearview camera $200
Roll bar$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
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Power retractable hardtop$6750 
Rear spoiler $200
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Media drive$15 
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Trip computer $150
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding second row seats $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
No leather in second row$-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Stowable third row seats $600
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$10,825$11,195
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$370
Value of Feature Adjustments0-344

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Specifications Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092013
ModelZ4Explorer
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Wheelbase98.3 in112.6 in
Length166.9 in197.1 in
Width70.5 in78.9 in
Height50.8 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,307 lb.4,921 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.3 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 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
10.9 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
10.943.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.980.7 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 link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
No leather in second row-300No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
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
Total Requested267586%
Total Not Requested45014%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Package 402A
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested157549%
Total Not Requested162551%

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