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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: $39,275

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $16,555

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,559

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $15,000

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420142011
ModelZ4Z4Z4Explorer
TrimsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35isLimited
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Base Price $48,950 $56,950 $65,800 $37,535
Base Invoice $45,215 $52,575 $60,715 $34,952
Technology Package 2,250 2,250 2,250  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550  
Roof rack crossbars 245 245 245 120
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750 750  
Leather seating surfaces 1,250      
Heated front seats 500 500 500  
Cargo net 60 60 60  
Wood trim 0 0 0  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350 350  
Navigation system       795
Technology Package 2,050 2,050 2,050  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500  
Roof rack crossbars 216 216 216 106
Obstacle detection, rear 685 685 685  
Leather seating surfaces 1,140      
Heated front seats 455 455 455  
Cargo net 53 53 53  
Wood trim 0 0 0  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320 320  
Navigation system       676
Options (change) 5,955 4,705 4,705 915
Options (change) 5,419 4,279 4,279 782
Destination 925 925 925 825
Total Price $55,830 $62,580 $71,430 $39,275
Total Invoice $51,559 $57,779 $65,919 $36,559

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,410
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,096
Model Year2014201420142011
ModelZ4Z4Z4Explorer
TrimsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35isLimited
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Engine240hp I4300hp I6335hp I6290hp V6
TransmissionM6M6S7T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10650, 16390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18225/40-18255/50-20
Total Price$55,830$62,580$71,430$39,275
Adjustments for Features-3,145-3,795-5,7950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,685$58,785$65,635$39,275
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,100$12,950$0
Total Invoice$51,559$57,779$65,919$36,559
Adjustments for Features-2,904-3,504-5,3480
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,655$54,275$60,571$36,559
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,620$11,916$0

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Features Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2014201420142011
ModelZ4Z4Z4Explorer
TrimsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35isLimited
Body2dr 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 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Roof rack   $300
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 
App support$0$0$0 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
Media drive$15$15$15 
Navigation, turn-by-turn   $25
S Voice support$0$0$0 
Satellite radio   $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250 
SD Card slot   $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Text dictation$50$50$50 
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 
Compass$0$0$0 
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 
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$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50 
No leather in second row$-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$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100 
Stowable third row seats   $600
Wood trim$300$300$300 
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$10,125$10,775$12,775$6,980
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,145$3,795$5,795$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,904-3,504-5,3480

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Specifications Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20142011
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 Weight3,264 lb.4,579 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 sDrive28i

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Smartphone integration0No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested72592%
Total Not Requested658%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35i

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Smartphone integration0No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested72592%
Total Not Requested658%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35is

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Smartphone integration0No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested72592%
Total Not Requested658%

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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