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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: $55,985

Ford Explorer ST   
Difference: $7,010

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122020
ModelZ4Explorer
TrimsDrive35iST
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Base Price $55,150 $54,740
7-speed automated manual 450  
Navigation system 2,150  
Premium Package 1,100  
Obstacle detection, rear 750  
Cold Weather Package 850  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Proximity key 500  
App support 250  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350  
7-speed automated manual 430  
Navigation system 1,955  
Premium Package 1,000  
Obstacle detection, rear 685  
Cold Weather Package 775  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Proximity key 455  
App support 230  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320  
Options (change) 6,950 0
Options (change) 6,350 0
Destination 895 1,245
Total Price $62,995 $55,985

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer ST
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,180
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $56,924
Model Year20122020
ModelZ4Explorer
TrimsDrive35iST
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Engine300hp I6400hp V6
TransmissionS7T10
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17255/55-20
Total Price$62,995$55,985
Adjustments for Features0-170
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$62,995$55,815

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Features Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20122020
ModelZ4Explorer
TrimsDrive35iST
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1500
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power liftgate $350
Power rear side windows $200
Remote climate control $25
Remote start $150
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Curve control $50
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver$75 
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 
Class III trailer hitch $250
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails $250
Ski sack$50 
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
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
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0
Black grille (optional) $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Power retractable hardtop$6750 
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
Apple CarPlay support $100
Media drive$15 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$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 
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 
Aluminum trim$100 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat$200 
No leather in second row$-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
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$11,965$12,135
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$170
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4

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See a complete comparison of BMW Z4 vs. Ford Explorer features.

Specifications Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20122020
ModelZ4Explorer
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Wheelbase98.3 in119.1 in
Length166.9 in198.8 in
Width70.5 in78.9 in
Height50.8 in69.9 in
Curb Weight3,538 lb.4,701 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.17.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.3 in61.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in59.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in61.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in59.1 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in39.0 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.9 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		10.9 ft318.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		10.947.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		10.987.8 ft3

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See a complete comparison of BMW Z4 vs. Ford Explorer specs.

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested80079%
Total Not Requested21521%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested15017%
Total Not Requested75083%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Cargo net40No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30077%
Total Not Requested9023%

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