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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: $48,535

Ford Explorer Sport   
Difference: $14,425

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,047

Ford Explorer Sport   
Difference: $13,579

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015
ModelZ4Explorer
TrimsDrive35iSport
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Base Price $56,950 $43,100
Base Invoice $53,075 $40,191
Technology Package 2,250  
Cold Weather Package 700  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Cargo net 60  
Obstacle detection, rear 750  
Cargo tray 110 100
Roof rack crossbars 245 140
Wood trim 0  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350  
Package 401A   4,300
Technology Package 2,050  
Cold Weather Package 635  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Cargo net 53  
Obstacle detection, rear 685  
Cargo tray 97 87
Roof rack crossbars 216 122
Wood trim 0  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320  
Package 401A   3,752
Options (change) 5,015 4,540
Options (change) 4,556 3,961
Destination 995 895
Total Price $62,960 $48,535
Total Invoice $58,626 $45,047

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,180
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,420
Model Year20152015
ModelZ4Explorer
TrimsDrive35iSport
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Engine300hp I6365hp V6
TransmissionS7T6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18255/50-20
Total Price$62,960$48,535
Adjustments for Features-1,2450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,715$48,535
Total Invoice$58,626$45,047
Adjustments for Features-1,1590
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$57,467$45,047

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Features Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20152015
ModelZ4Explorer
TrimsDrive35iSport
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power liftgate $350
Power rear side windows $200
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote app$25 
Remote start $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Curve control $50
Hill descent control $250
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
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 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rack $300
Ski sack$50 
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 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Power retractable hardtop$6750 
Rear spoiler $200
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
App support$0 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Media drive$15 
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
S Voice support$0 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Text dictation$50 
Voice recorder$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
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
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
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 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
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
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
No leather in second row$-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 seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Stowable third row seats $600
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$12,375$11,130
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,245$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,1590

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Specifications Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20152015
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 Weight3,538 lb.4,921 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 sDrive35i

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Text dictation50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Voice recorder0No
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested75089%
Total Not Requested9011%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested167553%
Total Not Requested147547%

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