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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: $34,315

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $23,430

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,701

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $21,599

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220082008
ModelZ4Z4Z4ExplorerExplorer
TrimsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35isEddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $48,650 $55,150 $64,200 $29,245 $32,395
Base Invoice $44,940 $50,920 $59,245 $27,273 $30,178
Premium Package 3,300 1,100 1,100    
Navigation system 2,150 2,150 2,150    
CD changer, remote 600 600 600    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350 350    
Heated front seats 500 500 500    
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750 750 295  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550    
Luxury Package       1,290  
Navigation system       1,995 1,995
Audiophile Package       510  
Satellite radio       195 195
Premium Package 3,005 1,000 1,000    
Navigation system 1,955 1,955 1,955    
CD changer, remote 545 545 545    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320 320    
Heated front seats 455 455 455    
Obstacle detection, rear 685 685 685 251  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500    
Luxury Package       1,097  
Navigation system       1,696 1,696
Audiophile Package       433  
Satellite radio       166 166
Options (change) 8,200 6,000 6,000 4,285 2,190
Options (change) 7,465 5,460 5,460 3,643 1,862
Destination 895 895 895 785 785
Total Price $57,745 $62,045 $71,095 $34,315 $35,370
Total Invoice $53,300 $57,275 $65,600 $31,701 $32,825

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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: $17,820
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,421
Model Year20122012201220082008
ModelZ4Z4Z4ExplorerExplorer
TrimsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35isEddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp I4300hp I6335hp I6210hp V6210hp V6
TransmissionM6M6S7A5A5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10?, 10190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$57,745$62,045$71,095$34,315$35,370
Adjustments for Features-5,610-6,060-8,1100-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,135$55,985$62,985$34,315$35,120
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,850$10,850$0$805
Total Invoice$53,300$57,275$65,600$31,701$32,825
Adjustments for Features-5,178-5,594-7,4830-232
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,122$51,681$58,117$31,701$32,593
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,559$9,995$0$892

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Features Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20122012201220082008
ModelZ4Z4Z4ExplorerExplorer
TrimsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35isEddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150   
7-speed automated manual  $1200  
5-speed automatic   $900$900
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad   $50$50
Power rear side windows   $200$200
Power-adjustable pedals   $125$125
Remote app$25$25$25  
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50$50  
Full-size spare tire   $225$225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150  
Roll bar$200$200$200  
Rollover sensor   $50$50
Side curtain airbags   $350$350
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch   $200$200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate   $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100  
Roof rails   $250$250
Ski sack$50$50$50  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   $125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15  
Interior air filter$0$0$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175  
Rear air vents   $100$100
Rear wiper   $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers   $75$75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150  
Raised top speed limiter  $0  
Regenerative braking$0$0$0  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750  
Rear bumper protector   $40$40
Running boards   $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings   $75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325
CD changer, remote$200$200$200  
CD player$125$125$125  
HD radio$50$50$50  
Media drive$15$15$15  
Satellite radio   $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
Traffic information$25$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75  
Compass   $0$0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150  
Trip computer   $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100  
Door sill trim plates $100$100  
Folding second row seats   $300$300
Leather door panel trim $250$250  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50  
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500  
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels    $600
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
White-letter tires   $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  
Total Value of Features$11,075$11,525$13,575$5,465$5,715
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,610$6,060$8,110$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,178-5,594-7,4830-232

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Specifications Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20122008
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 Weight3,264 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 sDrive28i

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
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 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 Requested227581%
Total Not Requested55019%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested72571%
Total Not Requested29029%

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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested72571%
Total Not Requested29029%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35is

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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested72571%
Total Not Requested29029%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested115090%
Total Not Requested12510%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

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