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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: $35,205

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $20,815

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,870

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $19,861

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142014201420062006
ModelZ4Z4Z4ExplorerExplorer
TrimsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35isEddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $48,950 $56,950 $65,800 $30,200 $32,515
Base Invoice $45,215 $52,575 $60,715 $27,518 $29,578
Technology Package 2,250 2,250 2,250    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550    
Roof rack crossbars 245 245 245 60 60
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750 750 255 255
Leather seating surfaces 1,250        
Heated front seats 500 500 500    
Wood trim 0 0 0    
CD changer, remote 600 600 600    
Ultimate Convenience Group       350 350
Luxury Package       1,700  
Navigation system       1,995 1,995
Technology Package 2,050 2,050 2,050    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500    
Roof rack crossbars 216 216 216 51 51
Obstacle detection, rear 685 685 685 217 217
Leather seating surfaces 1,140        
Heated front seats 455 455 455    
Wood trim 0 0 0    
CD changer, remote 545 545 545    
Ultimate Convenience Group       298 298
Luxury Package       1,445  
Navigation system       1,696 1,696
Options (change) 6,145 4,895 4,895 4,360 2,660
Options (change) 5,591 4,451 4,451 3,707 2,262
Destination 925 925 925 645 645
Total Price $56,020 $62,770 $71,620 $35,205 $35,820
Total Invoice $51,731 $57,951 $66,091 $31,870 $32,485

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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: $13,640
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,235
Model Year20142014201420062006
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?, 10650, 16290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18225/40-18245/65-17245/65-17
Total Price$56,020$62,770$71,620$35,205$35,820
Adjustments for Features-7,175-7,475-9,47500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,845$55,295$62,145$35,205$35,820
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,450$13,300$0$615
Total Invoice$51,731$57,951$66,091$31,870$32,485
Adjustments for Features-6,626-6,901-8,74400
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,105$51,050$57,347$31,870$32,485
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,945$12,242$0$615

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Features Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20142014201420062006
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
Proximity key$250$250$250  
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  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150  
Roll bar$200$200$200  
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch   $200$200
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100  
Roof rack   $300$300
Ski sack$50$50$50  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   $125$125
Climate Control 
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 
Bodyside moldings   $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750  
Running boards   $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings   $75$75
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0  
Aux input$50$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325
CD changer, remote$200$200$200  
CD player$125$125$125  
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
HD radio$50$50$50  
Media drive$15$15$15  
S Voice support$0$0$0  
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25  
Surround sound  $250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
Text dictation$50$50$50  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100  
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$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50$50
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 
Folding second row seats   $300$300
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50  
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$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100  
Wood trim$300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500  
All-terrain tires   $0$0
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200  
Polished alloy wheels    $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
White-letter tires   $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  
Total Value of Features$11,750$12,050$14,050$4,575$4,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,175$7,475$9,475$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,626-6,901-8,74400

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Specifications Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20142006
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

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested60076%
Total Not Requested19024%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35i

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested60076%
Total Not Requested19024%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35is

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested60076%
Total Not Requested19024%

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-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested137580%
Total Not Requested35020%

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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