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BMW Z4 vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
BMW Z4 vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $39,155 Ford Explorer Limited | ||||
| Difference: $18,490 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $36,453 Ford Explorer Limited | ||||
| Difference: $16,757 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2011 |
| Model | Z4 | Z4 | Z4 | Explorer |
| Trim | sDrive28i | sDrive35i | sDrive35is | Limited |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $48,650 | $55,150 | $64,200 | $37,535 |
| Base Invoice | $44,940 | $50,920 | $59,245 | $34,952 |
| Navigation system | 2,150 | 2,150 | 2,150 | |
| Premium Package | 3,300 | 1,100 | 1,100 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | 550 | 550 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 750 | 750 | 750 | |
| Heated front seats | 500 | 500 | 500 | |
| Proximity key | 500 | 500 | 500 | |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 350 | 350 | 350 | |
| Navigation system | 795 | |||
| Navigation system | 1,955 | 1,955 | 1,955 | |
| Premium Package | 3,005 | 1,000 | 1,000 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 500 | 500 | 500 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 685 | 685 | 685 | |
| Heated front seats | 455 | 455 | 455 | |
| Proximity key | 455 | 455 | 455 | |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 320 | 320 | 320 | |
| Navigation system | 676 | |||
| Options (change) | 8,100 | 5,900 | 5,900 | 795 |
| Options (change) | 7,375 | 5,370 | 5,370 | 676 |
| Destination | 895 | 895 | 895 | 825 |
| Total Price | $57,645 | $61,945 | $70,995 | $39,155 |
| Total Invoice | $53,210 | $57,185 | $65,510 | $36,453 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Ford Explorer
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,685 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,168 | ||||
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2011 |
| Model | Z4 | Z4 | Z4 | Explorer |
| Trim | sDrive28i | sDrive35i | sDrive35is | Limited |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 240hp I4 | 300hp I6 | 335hp I6 | 290hp V6 |
| Transmission | M6 | M6 | S7 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 10 | ?, 10 | ?, 10 | 390, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 225/40-18 | 255/50-20 |
| Total Price | $57,645 | $61,945 | $70,995 | $39,155 |
| Adjustments for Features | -2,805 | -3,255 | -5,305 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $54,840 | $58,690 | $65,690 | $39,155 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $3,850 | $10,850 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $53,210 | $57,185 | $65,510 | $36,453 |
| Adjustments for Features | -2,589 | -3,005 | -4,895 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $50,621 | $54,180 | $60,615 | $36,453 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $3,559 | $9,994 | $0 |
Features Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Ford Explorer
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2011 |
| Model | Z4 | Z4 | Z4 | Explorer |
| Trim | sDrive28i | sDrive35i | sDrive35is | Limited |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | $150 | ||
| 7-speed automated manual | $1200 | |||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | |||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| FWD | $0 | |||
| Accessories | ||||
| AC power outlet | $100 | |||
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | |||
| Power rear side windows | $200 | |||
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | |||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Remote start | $150 | |||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||
| 911 assist | $25 | |||
| Curve control | $50 | |||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Rearview camera | $200 | |||
| Roll bar | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Rollover sensor | $50 | |||
| Safety key | $5 | |||
| Side curtain airbags, three rows | $500 | |||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | |||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Trailer sway control | $25 | |||
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | |||
| Cargo Management | ||||
| Cargo net | $40 | |||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | |||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Roof rails | $250 | |||
| Ski sack | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Climate Control | ||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | $175 | |
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | |||
| Rear HVAC unit | $400 | |||
| Rear wiper | $175 | |||
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | |||
| Engine / Motor | ||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Raised top speed limiter | $0 | |||
| Regenerative braking | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Exterior | ||||
| Bodyside cladding (gray/black) | $250 | |||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | |||
| Power retractable hardtop | $6750 | $6750 | $6750 | |
| Rear spoiler | $200 | |||
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | |||
| Infotainment | ||||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Navigation, turn-by-turn | $25 | |||
| Satellite radio | $200 | |||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| SD Card slot | $25 | |||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | |||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | |||
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Wi-Fi hotspot capability | $0 | |||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $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 | $150 | $150 | |
| Trip computer | $150 | |||
| 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 | ||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | |||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Folding second row seats | $300 | |||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | ||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | |||
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | |||
| 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 | |||
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | |||
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | |||
| Stowable third row seats | $600 | |||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | |||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |||
| Transmission | ||||
| Launch control | $100 | |||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | |||
| Total Value of Features | $9,800 | $10,250 | $12,300 | $6,995 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $2,805 | $3,255 | $5,305 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -2,589 | -3,005 | -4,895 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Ford Explorer
| Model Year | 2012 | 2011 |
| Model | Z4 | Explorer |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 98.3 in | 112.6 in |
| Length | 166.9 in | 197.1 in |
| Width | 70.5 in | 78.9 in |
| Height | 50.8 in | 70.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,264 lb. | 4,579 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 18.6 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.1 in | 40.6 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 53.3 in | 61.3 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 57.3 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.2 in | 40.6 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 0.0 in | 40.5 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 0.0 in | 61.0 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 56.7 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 0.0 in | 39.8 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 0.0 in | 37.8 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 0.0 in | 50.8 in |
| Row 3 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 40.7 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 0.0 in | 33.2 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 10.9 ft3 | 21.0 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 10.9 | 43.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 10.9 | 80.7 ft3 |
Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive28i
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | No |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | No |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | Yes |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 750 | 74% |
| Total Not Requested | 265 | 26% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Automatic air recirculation | 100 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| No leather in second row | -300 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2475 | 88% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 12% |
Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35i
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | No |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | No |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | Yes |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 750 | 74% |
| Total Not Requested | 265 | 26% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 450 | 50% |
| Total Not Requested | 450 | 50% |
Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35is
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | No |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | No |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | Yes |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 750 | 74% |
| Total Not Requested | 265 | 26% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 450 | 50% |
| Total Not Requested | 450 | 50% |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 675 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
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